Start 2018 Strong - Copeland Coaching

Start 2018 Strong Happy New Year’s Day! Can you believe it? 2018 is finally here. Regardless of your political leanings or any other views, 2017 was a long year. LLOOONG. There were times when it felt like it would never be over. Right? I mean, how many times did you consider defriending that overly opinionated friend on Facebook? How many times did you watch the train wreck of the morning news and think, “How is this happening?” How many times over the holidays around family did you think, “I better just keep my mouth closed about this topic right now.” “And, how many times did you think, “Oh my â€" I don’t think I can do this job one more day!” The good news is, we made it. We made it TOGETHER. (Minus a few Facebook friends.) So, let’s take this opportunity today to turn over a new leaf. It’s January 1st. It’s a Monday. Let’s start off a great new week to a great new year. It’s time to refocus on our priorities and establish new goals. After all, that’s what the New Year is good for, right? Setting a few resolutions to help us target our energy. But, first, let’s work on accepting a few things as they are. If you did a great job in 2017, but didn’t get the raise you should have, it may be time to find a new job If you asked for a promotion in 2017 and your boss had no interest, it may be time to find a new job If you had no work life balance and were working crazy hours with little or no time off, it may be time to find a new company If your work is boring / unfulfilling / soul sucking, it may be time to find a new job I know, I know. You may be thinking, “But, Angela â€" I was planning to stay at this company forever. I want to work my way up to the top of my organization. I want to retire here.” I hear you. And, if you’re happy and things are going according to plan, great! You are in a dream job scenario. But, if it’s not working… if you are dragged yourself to work every day in 2017… if you’re hoping each and every day that your boss will finally “get you” â€" it’s time to rethink the plan. Remember too â€" companies aren’t the same as they once were. Staying with one company forever is becoming the anomaly, not the norm. People who switch jobs (and companies) more frequently are paid more. They go up the ladder. And, their bosses actually buy into them. Why is this? Well, when your current boss is the one who recruited you, they did it because they liked you. They saw your potential. They didn’t simply inherit you from someone else. And, they probably fought to get you â€" so they offered you more to join their company than they would have if you were just getting an annual raise internally. Moving around also helps to diversify your experience. It helps to expand your network. For many industries, it can help to reduce the risk that you will one day be unemployed. Okay, so you get the point… With all of this in mind, what are you going to do differently in 2018? The very first thing is to decide if you want to find a new job. And, if so, when do you want to find a new job? What’s your target and how will you get there? But, keep in mind that if you’ve been with one company for a while and your pay is high, it will take longer to find your next high paying senior level job. It’s been estimated that for every $10,000 you make, it will take 1 month to find a new job. So, if you make $80,000 now, it may take you 8 months to find something new. EIGHT MONTHS! Wow! So, if you’re even thinking of finding something new, this is the time to start. Don’t wait. Set your goal. Set your resolution. And, let’s get going! I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, dont hesitate to reach out to me here. Also, be sure to subscribe to my Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher where I discuss career advice every Tuesday! If youve already heard the podcast and enjoy it, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Happy hunting! Angela Copeland @CopelandCoach