Have You Done a Career Audit?

I speak to clients all the time that begin their career conversations with

"Please help! I'm soooo stressed and I hate my job." Usually followed up by "My boss drives me crazy!" and "My co-workers are ratbags!" and that's on a good day when the x-rated expletives are not in full force,

But while these are often the things we say and focus on when we are feeling frustrated and want to blame someone or something for our feelings, when my clients settle down, they start looking at the career in a different way.

When you apply some critical thought to the issue rather than be overly emotional and locked into either all or nothing thinking you can gain a lot more information that will assist you to make the right move next time.

Everyone has different aspects that trigger dissatisfaction in the workplace. All answers are relevant to you and will give you a clearer idea about what is causing the problem.

Here are a few questions as a starting point...

·       How much do I enjoy my job?

·       How much do I enjoy the company I work for?

·       How much do I enjoy working with my work colleagues?

·       How much do I enjoy, respect and look forward to working with my supervisor?

·       Do I have the freedom to do my job or is my supervisor a micro manager?

·       Do I receive enough support from my supervisor?

·       Is my work recognised and appreciated by my supervisor and management team?

·       Do I work too much unpaid overtime?

·       Am I given enough work to do?

·       Is the work interesting or challenging to me in a good way?

·       How bored am I in this job?

And finally, if I had the choice would I prefer to

a)    Work for myself in my own business?

b)   Work for another company altogether?

c)    Work in a completely different industry?

To work out what's really important to you,  why not follow the Your Career Sweet Spot Online Course. My clients tell me the investment is worth every penny!

Melody R. Green is a Energy Healer , Soul Coach for Women in Career or Life Transition and Award-winning Author of  The Your Career Sweet Spot Course. Melody assists others to connect to their Soul Path and bring more joy, clarity, connection and creativity into their lives.