Why Career Transition is so Hard
Herminia Ibarra
Why Career Transition is so Hard - India HBR 2023 - Vol 101 Issue 6 Pg 143- 147
People are increasingly questioning their work, its purpose, and its role in their lives, as they no longer view life as a series of stages: early learning, middle work, and golden years, instead alternating between jobs, education, and rest periods. Career changes can be both beneficial and emotionally fraught, involving confusion, loss, insecurity, and struggle. Despite their exhilarating and terrifying aspects, they are essential for personal growth. Changing careers can be challenging due to a lack of institutional support and a loss of professional identity. Transitioning to a new role can be challenging due to specific skills, long vetting and interviewing processes, and economic uncertainty. Experienced executives may face emotional ups and downs, especially in senior positions not advertised publicly. Multiple screening methods and economic uncertainty can further complicate the process. To make significant life decisions, first identify our true desires, then conduct self-reflection and think before implementing our thoughts. Your story should not follow a linear narrative, as it doesn't reflect the realities of today's working world. Instead, focus on a "learning plot" - a story of ongoing struggle and adaptation, reflecting the unpredictable nature of jobs and careers.
Careers
Hard Work
Personal Growth
Decisions
Why Career Transition is so Hard - India HBR 2023 - Vol 101 Issue 6 Pg 143- 147
People are increasingly questioning their work, its purpose, and its role in their lives, as they no longer view life as a series of stages: early learning, middle work, and golden years, instead alternating between jobs, education, and rest periods. Career changes can be both beneficial and emotionally fraught, involving confusion, loss, insecurity, and struggle. Despite their exhilarating and terrifying aspects, they are essential for personal growth. Changing careers can be challenging due to a lack of institutional support and a loss of professional identity. Transitioning to a new role can be challenging due to specific skills, long vetting and interviewing processes, and economic uncertainty. Experienced executives may face emotional ups and downs, especially in senior positions not advertised publicly. Multiple screening methods and economic uncertainty can further complicate the process. To make significant life decisions, first identify our true desires, then conduct self-reflection and think before implementing our thoughts. Your story should not follow a linear narrative, as it doesn't reflect the realities of today's working world. Instead, focus on a "learning plot" - a story of ongoing struggle and adaptation, reflecting the unpredictable nature of jobs and careers.
Careers
Hard Work
Personal Growth
Decisions