Choose the job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life
Do you ever, at the end of the day, think about what you've spent your day doing and asked yourself if you really love it?
Tolerating a job, working days and nights but not getting desired results, perhaps feeling unfulfilled or even unappreciated, makes you less motivated and, as a result, less successful at your job. These feelings don't only affect your everyday work, but also your social life, personal life, and even your long-term professional life.
That being said, if you're able to find a job you're passionate about, or a position within a company that works toward a common purpose you are passionate about, you would never have to be afraid of Mondays. You only live once, why not make the most of every aspect, including work?
Choosing and pursuing the right career for you can be tough in the beginning, but isn't it tougher to be living your entire life doing something you don't love? Having a specific career plan requires planning, hard work, persistence, and little optimistic approach towards life; leading you towards a successful, accomplishing job that provides a life you want for you and your family.
But, how ?
The First Step - Get to know yourself first. Ask yourself what you are passionate about. Stop denying the voice deep down inside that may tell you you're not on the right path. Think about your personal interests, your most-enjoyed things to do in your current and past jobs, and be aware of the things you just can't stand.
The Second Step - Identify your talents and unique skills. Once you know what you are really good at, work hard polishing them and utilizing them to build your career. Look for opportunities to learn and grow within an organization. More and more companies are building a culture of learning and sharpening the skills of their team, resulting in higher employee retention, and better opportunity for career growth within the organization. Find a company that will invest in you, and you'll feel all that more fulfilled investing your time and efforts.
The Not-So-Final Step, take action! No plan will work if you don't take action to make it happen, no mater how good it is. Keep in mind, your career, just like all aspects of your life is constantly growing and morphing. One door closes, another opens, and your skills must be ever-growing and continually being refined. Apply and be persuasive and unique so you stand-out from the rest of the crowd, and when you land the dream-job, allow your self to grow within the position. The best asset to any company, large or small, is a happy employee with a growing skill-set.
Don't get complacent - talent is always growing and the job market is always looking to bring in fresh, new ideas. If those ideas come from within, everyone is a winner. Now go out there and land the job you never knew you wanted!
