Setting Realistic Expectations

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How to set 'realistic' expectations while making a career change Expectations play a major role while making a career shift. Patching on with available market and the requirements you have is little tough for a beginner. Job satisfaction, good pay package, low pressure of work, etc. are some of the basic expectations a person has while making a change in career. It's always correct to plan a career change according to expectations, but the fact is they have to be according to real scenario. The major expectations a person looks for while making a career change are. Job Satisfaction: The majority of people, may be from any part of globe needs contentment from the job they do. Primarily, job can be pursued happily if you like the work type. …show more content…

If you are given proper seniority and leadership time to time, if you have good and helping colleges, etc. There are always ifs and buts for these expectations when you enter any organization. There are chances that you may not be happy with whatever you get initially but with patience you may get it in the future. Good pay package Financial planning depends on what your income and outflow you have. If a pay package is good your outflow can be managed efficiently and your planning improves. Mental satisfaction is achieved only if the work gives a good wage. While making career change you may not get this initially since you are not up to the mark , but later on as the level of expertise enhances as you can get it. Lower work pressure Pressure created while working , has a major impact on the individual's work efficiency. Continuous push for work , which is more than individual's capacity, creates dissatisfaction from the work . Eventually this dissatisfaction may create dislike for the job. Tremendous pressure can create health issues also. But the reality now a days is there is less or more pressure everywhere. Always set expectations by considering that pressure and take measures accordingly while selecting career

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