Many people think a successful career moves in a straight line, always upward and forward. But life isn’t that neat. There are actually four different career paths, and which one is best for you depends on your individual psychology.
In this episode of Office Hours, I talk about why the happiest people are those whose work reflects their values and stage of life, not someone else’s idea of success. We’ll look at what happens to happiness when we change jobs, why satisfaction almost always drops after the honeymoon period, and how our mindset shapes what comes next. I’ll also share four rules for making a good job change that can help you find greater alignment, satisfaction, and peace of mind in your work.
Referenced:
• The Happiness Files: Insights on Work and Life
• Career pandemonium: Realigning organizations and individuals
• The Number of Americans Wanting to Switch Jobs Hits a 10-Year High
• Fear of the unknown: One fear to rule them all?
• The relationship between employee job change and job satisfaction: the honeymoon-hangover effect
• The Predictive Role of Happiness, Social Support, and Future Time Orientation in Career Adaptability
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
• Emotional Well-Being Following a Later Life Career Change: The Roles of Agency and Resources
