How To Make a Career Change?
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It Takes A Village!
So if you read my post last week on preparing for success in life by creating a positive mindset but do you know that you can’t do it alone? Well, there are very few people that are successful in life like Oprah, Dave Ramsey or John Lee Dumas, who did not have the influence of successful people in their circle. The old proverb it takes a village to raise a child is easily transferable to creating a supportive environment with supportive people that will help you move past the finish line and toward success.
The Roadmap To Success
One key way to propel yourself to success and hold yourself responsible for daily outcomes toward your goals is to get an accountability partner. An accountability partner is a very simply someone that you trust that will hold you accountable to your goal accomplishment. So if your ready to get serious about making some things happen in your career & in your life then taking steps to grab an accountability partner is the first step.
So are you ready? Let me know what is holding you back from moving forward toward success.
Be Do Have!
Are You Stuck In Your Mind?
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Are you acting like your own worst enemy? Look, I am not here to judge because I know that I have been my worst enemy in the past and work regularly to have a positive mindset.
Read MoreAre You Scared Enough?
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What if you went to sleep & woke ten years later and you were doing the exact same thing you are doing today for work. Are you horrified? Or are you happy with that thought? If it is the first option, then it is time to stop and take an assessment of your career plans. Do you have a plan or are you just drifting? Do you know how to put a plan together? Do you even know what you are truly passionate about?
Don't fear. I have a quick solution for you.
Stop moving in the direction you don’t want to go in. Check out some books or a podcast here to gain some clarification on what type of work you like & would be the most fulfilling for you to do. It isn’t easy getting unstuck from our usual routine of life, especially when things are not working well. But you must be scared enough at the thought that if you don’t take action in another direction that will change your path that you will be in the exact same career or a job that you hate later in your life. So are you scared yet? What action, would you take today if nothing else was standing in your way to get unstuck?
Be Do Have!
What Does Your Ideal Career Look Like?
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I am so excited about 2015. I think that it has great things in store for me, my family & friends. I decided this year that I would do something different. I decided to brainstorm ideas of how I would like my year to flow. As I did this I began to think about how I wanted my business to grow and I started to create a roadmap for my career as a business owner.
Dream Big!
What about you? What does your "ideal" career look like? If you need some brainstorming ideas to get started on this fun activity then check out my previous post here on unconventional career choices. Join me in creating work that is fulfilling in 2015. Let me know if there was nothing holding you back and you had one wish from the dream big career fairy what would your ideal career look like?
Welcome To 2015!
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Well, we've made it. The holidays are over & so is the overeating, the overdrinking and other over indulgences. If you are anything like me then you are already goal setting and mapping out your game plan for this year. This blog has been a labor of love & a real joy to do.
Why Am I Doing This?
Well, in the "about" section on this site I go into more detail on why I started this blog. I am just like you a working professional that got tired of working for the sake of working and needed to gather my courage to follow my Zen. So I did. But it is still a work in progress and I am learning and growing along the way. I thought why don't I create a site where I can inspire others to go after their Zen and together we can figure out how to have work & life happiness. So began the social experiment and the journey continues.........
What Is On The Horizon?
My goal for this blog is to share more tools that you can use to live & work in a way that is meaningful to you. Period. Not your mom, dad, friends or foes. It is your life so give yourself permission to live happily ever after. Buckle your seatbelt for a fun adventure.
Be Do Have!
Top 5 list of Unconventional Careers That Pay Well
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First, I must say Merry Xmas & Happy Holidays! I want to thank you for taking a few minutes away from the holiday celebrations to read my blog post. Today we are taking a quick look at a few unconventional careers that pay well in dollars and fulfillment. Here is a list of my top 5:
Show Me The Money!
Traveling School Teacher: This unique career choice involves taking the classroom on the road. According to The Traveling School.com, teachers travel with a small group of students over the globe. They spend a semester outside of the classroom where they can learn about diverse cultures and life skills. The compensation for this career depends on experience, but it does usually include all food & travel related expenses. And learning about different cultures on someone’s dime is priceless.
Tour Guide: This occupation is not for the shy. It involves taking groups of people on different excursions and activities. Job Monkey.com goes on to say it is a profession for people who, “have a passion for travel. Some exciting benefits for those who work hard and acquire various skills include: learning new languages, receiving advanced training, and learning some sporting skills for adventure tours”. This fun job can range anywhere between $19,000 to $54,000 depending on skills, tips & experience according to Payscale.com.
Voice-over Artists: Do you have a voice that is unique and that people constantly say should be in commercials? Well a career as a voice-over artist could be the perfect fit for you. These creative folks read scripts that provide information and are usually heard on television & radio. The Art Project states that the average voice-over artists can make around $33 an hour.
Music Lawyer: According to education-portal.com, Music lawyers have a lot of knowledge about the music industry and different record labels. They can sometimes use this knowledge to help music artists find record deals and get their music heard. They may spend their time drafting and negotiating record label and live performance contracts on behalf of music artists. The average hourly rate is around $77 an hour.
Forensic Accountant: This special area of accounting involves using a combination of accounting and investigative skills in various litigation support and investigative accounting settings. Forensic Accountants are employed by public accounting firms’ forensic accounting divisions; by consulting firms specializing in risk consulting and forensic accounting services; or by lawyers, law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, government organizations or financial institutions”, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. The average annual salary is $85,000.
So there you have it, people. My top 5 list of unconventional careers that pay well. Some pay more than others, but all of them have elements of fun, adventure and variety. What does your top 5 list of unconventional careers that pay well look like? Share them with me in the comments below!
Unconventional Career Choices
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