Getting in the right mindset for a change
As we approach the holiday season, it seems like I hear more people saying that they feel stuck. Take it from me, if you feel stuck, you probably are.
I stayed at one organization for 17 years. Looking back, if I had left earlier, I probably would have expanded my impact and my network. Longevity is great but there are also advantages to making a change.
In this New York Times article, the writer suggests that if you’re contemplating quitting a job, you should ask yourself: “How long am I okay being unhappy like this?” Then, if you stick with it a few more months, you can ask: “What are the signals that would tell me that things are good? What are the things that would tell me that I’m still unhappy?”
If you decide to make a career change, here are four things to keep in mind:
It’s going to be hard. Most organizations are looking for candidates with the exact experience they are hiring for. Everyone wants someone who has done the job before. Persistence will be important. Find a buddy to keep you motivated.
Use your network. For example, if you are a teacher trying to leave the classroom, can you use your own network? Reach out to your undergraduate school career office. Lean into people you know and worked with a while ago like your former colleagues at Teach for America or the Peace Corps.
Don’t make a decision until you get a job offer. Get to know as many people as you can during your search process. Stay open to outcomes and don’t talk yourself out of the new opportunity. Just throw yourself into the application process and make decisions after you get an offer.
Consider a long-range plan. Maybe you set a goal to make a career shift in 3 years. Spend these next three years volunteering and gathering the needed experience for the job that you want.
And try to always make time for fun! A career change can be hard but it doesn’t have to be everything.
This week, we are featuring 11 opportunities. Be sure to check out all of our searches. 23 of those positions are remote.
Opportunities:
Deputy National Director of Campaigns at Sierra Club; $194,500; Remote
Operations and Human Resources Co-Executive Director at the Power Shift Network; $75,000-$125,000; Remote
Senior Organizing Manager, Network and Members at Child Care for Every Family Network; $81,500-$97,600; Remote
Senior Organizing Manager, State Campaigns at Child Care for Every Family Network; $90,000-$105,000; Remote
Northern Pod Director at Run for Something; $132,600; Remote in ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, or DC
MI Organizing & Recruitment Associate at Run for Something; $72,600; Remote in MI
NH Organizing & Recruitment Associate at Run for Something; $72,600; Remote in NH
PA Organizing & Recruitment Associate at Run for Something; $72,600; Remote in PA
Event Coordinator at Run for Something; $60,000; Remote
Associate Director, Clinical Care at Trinity Boston Connects; $65,000; Boston, MA
Organizational Equity Practitioner at Trinity Boston Connects; $52,000-$55,000; Boston, MA
In addition to this list, we are hiring for 60+ roles. See more on the website.
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Naomi
P.S. Whether you’re an entry- or senior-level candidate, NRG Consulting is offering coaching programs to folks on the job hunt. Check out the programs we’re offering on our website, and get in touch with us.
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