As a teenager I started working as a youth pastor in Cape Town, South Africa. I have always liked working with people, but I somehow wanted more out of my career than what I was doing at the time. I wanted skills to help people reach their personal best, which lead me to Psychology. Is it worth making a career change? In 2013, I started with my career change. Little did I know, how long the road ahead was. It was in 2018 that I finally completed my studies, what a glorious day indeed. You may ask yourself; 'Is it worth making a career change at 30?' or, for others, a career change at 20 or even 50. Look within your existing career field for alternatives, before making a career change. There may be something at your current company or within your current field that fits you like a glove. Consider moving after you have exhausted all the options within your current field. Many people have changed careers with great success. This may involve the odd uncomfortable feeling of being unsure, but you are not alone in this exciting journey. For me it was worth the effort to make the career change in my twenties. Not to say that I would not have enjoyed being a pastor, but what I do now, surpasses all initial possibilities. Using various ways to guide people to find their place and contribute to the world, is what I love about my job(s). What do I need to consider before making a career change? Some advice before quitting your job:
When is the best time to do a career assessment? The best time is while you or your child is still in school, Grade 9-12 (junior or senior high). This allows a teenager to become career ready and plan for their future career. This may even lead to higher motivation and performance in school. "Okay, but I'm not in school and I haven't done such an assessment before". Why not make an appointment now? Becoming an Educational Psychologist was a long journey, but now I love what I do. This makes it all worth the effort. I have gathered skills along the way and, even if I could, I would not change a thing about the path I've followed. After all, life is about more than just the destination... What career change did you make in your life? What would you like to add?
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