Career changes and happiness: ➡️ Follow paths that feel right. I have mixed feelings about my career change. Don’t get me wrong. I’m glad I reinvented myself. But I also recognize the obstacles that have come with starting over after almost a decade in my previous career. We tend to value longevity and familiar career arcs. It can be intimidating to leave something behind, especially if that choice will reset a professional clock. However, I’ve learned this: Above all else, we should evaluate our priorities and consider what makes us happy. Then we should follow paths that maximize our happiness. If you decide to pivot, never feel ashamed or think you failed in any way. Like most things in life, there will be highs and lows as you experience the new “you.” Remember what pushed you into a change. Trust that you’ll thrive. #UXWriting #ContentDesign #ContentStrategy
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