Is your career stuck in “The waiting place”?

The charming “Oh, the places you’ll go” may not be the most obvious reading material if you are planning to make a mid-life career change, but there is a lot light-hearted career change wisdom in the classic Seussian tale.

“Do you dare to start out? Do you dare to go in?
How much can you lose? How much can you win?”

Perhaps the prospect of making a significant career transition provokes feelings of fear and anguish. Maybe the whole process of deciding what is right for you and then taking steps - in the ‘weirdish wild space’ of the world of job searching - stops you from moving forward. Meaning you just get stuck where you are.
 
What if it’s because you can’t decide between the different paths or options available to you and so you choose to do nothing?
 
“Simple it’s not, I’m afraid you will find,
for a mind-maker-upper to make up his mind”
 
For some, the idea of making a career change can make you feel like you are “All Alone!”

Maybe you can’t talk about it openly to those closest to you and, even when you can discuss your career, it may not always be easy to get the unbiased, objective support you need.

“And when you’re alone, there’s a very good chance
you’ll meet things that scare you right out of your pants”
 
Career change often has a significant impact on our lives. It is unlikely that there won’t be some personal or professional challenges to navigate along the way.

“I’m sorry to say so
but sadly, its true
that Bang-ups
and Hang-ups
can happen to you”
 
However, although the idea and practicalities of making a change to your career may seem daunting and challenging, it’s also an opportunity. It’s the chance for you to take agency. You can control your actions. You can make the decisions that are right for you.

“You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
Any direction you choose.”
 
So, if you are hung up on the “Pickle-ly perch” of your career maybe re-read some Dr. Seuss (to yourself or someone your love reading to).
 
”Today is your day.
You’re off to Great Places!
You’re off and away!”