Episode 20: How To Find A Career You Love
“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” - Conrad Hilton
We spent our youth studying and preparing for our future careers but not everyone ends up doing their dream job. Some people find it hard to find a career that will make them happy and satisfied. Some people are stuck but are no longer interested in finding another career. They just hold on to it because, for them, it’s the best option.
A global poll conducted by Gallup has uncovered that out of the world’s one billion full-time workers, only 15% of people are engaged at work. That means that an astronomical 85% of people are unhappy in their jobs. (Source, StaffSquared)
Did you know that an average person spends 90,000 hours of their life working? That’s 10 straight years. Imagine spending this much time on a career you’re not happy about. For the amount of time it takes away from your family, friends, and yourself, aren’t we supposed to choose a career that’s worth it?
Although in the beginning, I would say it’s definitely okay to try and figure out what you want. That means going for every opportunity you think is worth trying. No experience is ever wasted. You either succeed or learn. Part of the learning process is doing various things to finally determine what will make you happy.
Don’t be afraid to fail and try again. Real failure is not trying at all. When you try something and fail, it means you gained an important lesson. That’s the beauty of being young. You get to try different things, make mistakes and learn from them. That’ll eventually make you understand which among those things make your heart skip with happiness and excitement.
Many of us struggle to find a career we love and so I decided to talk about it in this week’s podcast episode. This episode is full of tips and my personal insights on how you can find a career that’ll be worth spending 10 years of your life with.
Here's a sneak peek at today's episode:
► {01:46} Is it okay if you don't know what you want at the beginning of finding a career?
► {03:29} How do coworkers affect you and your career?
► {04:11} Why is it important to choose the right person to work for?
► {04: 50} Can your attitude be a big reason for your burnout?
► {06:08} How does commute contribute to your burnout?
► {07:33} Do you feel less motivated when you're no longer growing with your current role?
► {08:30} How can properly communicate your issues with your co-workers or boss?
► {09:21} Does feeling unappreciated causes burnout?
► {11:33} What should you consider in finding a career?
► {12:27} Why should you start looking for the talent or skills you're naturally gifted with to find the right career?
► {13:51} Why shouldn't you dwell on the time you think was wasted?
► {16:20} How can you research possible jobs that might be good for you?
► {17:16} Why is it good to try job shadowing or interning?
► {18:12} How can open-mindedness help you get to the right career?
► {20:00} How to build a network in the career that you're interested in?
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