How to Find The Time to Change Careers in 2022

I recently posted an updated version of my “Who Has Time To Change Careers? You Do!” but I have a couple of confessions to make about it.

Confession #1: I wrote the first version of that post when I was single, childless, and living alone. Don’t get me wrong. I was still incredibly busy with work, volunteering, working on my business, and having a social life but it was easier for me to find larger blocks of time to work on things. 

Confession #2: I’m writing this blog at 2:15 am. Why? Because my life is now a 180 from the one I lived in Confession #1. I’m now married, have infant twin boys, a mother who lives with us, 2 dogs, and a household to manage. Oh yeah. I also have a full-time job and am actively building my business while struggling to find some Me Time. Right now, I just finished feeding the boys and am able to spend some time writing this post. In all likelihood, I won’t finish it in one swoop because it’s 2 freaking 15 in the morning! LOL. Like with most things, I have to write my blogs in small segments. I have to get it in when I can fit it in. 

So, what does that have to do with you and your career change? Look at the last sentence of the previous paragraph and discover what should become your career change motto:

I know you’re busy. I know it’s hard to find time to do things that are important to you while also taking care of the needs of others. That’s the main reason why I try to keep my blog posts pretty short.

As I mentioned above, I find time to work on things like my business between feedings. I also use my lunchtime and use the time that I’ve set aside for client meetings. When changing careers there are a lot of things that you’ll likely have to do, such as revising or even writing your resume, updating (or creating) your LinkedIn profile, and setting up informational interviews. It can be overwhelming. So, here’s what you do: 

• Accept that not everything needs to be done right now
• Make a list of what needs to be done
• Prioritize that list
• If you’re in the beginning of your career change journey, the first thing you’ll need to do is figure out what you want your next career or job to be.
• Break down the tasks into manageable, smaller tasks
• Example: Larger task - Rewriting resume; Smaller task - Work on Profile/Professional Summary section of the resume
• Be consistent. Do something every day, no matter how small that thing is. 
• Be proud of any progress you make. 

A career change can be overwhelming, especially when you’re super busy. But you don’t have to go it alone.

If you’d like personalized, one-on-one help with starting and getting your career change journey going, drop me a line, and let’s talk about how I can help you reach your goals.

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