All salaried person, however
depressed they are, feel the most happiest on the day of receipt of their
monthly pay check. The job one hold guarantees regular flow of income. The very
thought of stifling the money flow due to the job switch will make one feel
breathless. Thanks to all the EMI’s which adds to the pains. This makes one perform
the monotonous task which he/she dread to do.
If you are the one who got bored
with your regular daily routines, less attracted with the job you perform, lack
of avenues to learn at work and not doing what your heart says, then you are
not alone. You belong to majority of the current breed of job goers who feel
so. In spite of all these effects you may stick on to your job because of “FEAR
OF CHANGE”.
Let us evaluate the 3 C’s which
holds you from change:
CASH:
Many people stay on the same job
decades together; perform the same role with an organic increase in their CTC
year after year. At one fine point the pay they get will not match the
designation. This imbalance will create a lack of motivation to move out as the
change will not fetch them the expected hike.
Some brave the odds and start
floating their CVs in the job market. All may go well in the interview and one may
get shortlisted. The HR round becomes the next show stopper. The salary
negotiated may not fit the bill of the Recruiter. An orthodox candidate would
be too ambitious and a conservative one will negotiate to meet the industry
standard. The negotiation will never materialize due to the imbalance between current
salary and designation.
Way out:
If the change
lands you in your dream job then don’t be stubborn on the “Cash” (Compensation)
factor. The best of an individual comes out, when he/she does what they like
the most. This leads to productivity and efficiency improvement. Enhanced
performance will scale up the compensation.
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DO WHAT YOU LOVE THE MOST
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CAREER:
Most of us do not work in the
area of our educational specialization. As we have mastered the domain we work there
is a new found love towards it. On the pretext of making big in the domain we
refuse to move. Let us agree the fact that the corporate ladder is narrow at
the top. Not every person gets the opportunity and even if one gets a chance,
the survival requires the development of relevant competencies. A good example
would be, being a bad negotiator cannot make a best Procurement Manager.
The way organization operates
keep changing. Every company looks for constant up gradation to keep abreast
with the latest trends. This reflects in the employees who work over there. They
are expected to know about the upcoming events. Stereotyped work is no longer
preferred and employees are expected to be flexible.
Way out:
Choose a
field or a domain which suits your competency & skill sets, else develop
those skill sets which is required for your domain expertise. Constantly work
on your skill sets to equip yourself for staying at the top. Diversify your
knowledge in different domains to keep yourself versatile. Upgrade your
knowledge with the latest trends
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KEEP
YOURSELF UPDATED, ELSE YOU BECOME OUTDATED
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COMFORT:
In spite of the mundane stuff
which we perform at work, there lies some underlying comfort which prevents our
change. Few factors like shorter commute to office, home town location, less
stressful, lack of challenges, work timings, domain expertise play a vital role
in creating the comfort factor. This may lead us to a trap. The more the
comfort we get into, the chances become remote to our exit.
The world is wide open and lot of
new things happen every day. Sitting on ones comfort zone will hinder the
knowledge enhancement and growth in corporate life. A ship is safer in the harbour
but that is not it is intended for. Hence venture out in the rough seas to
greener pastures.
Way out:
Break the
shackles and come out of your comfort zone. Initial few days may give you a “CAST
AWAY” effect. Later you get acclimatized to the change. Explore new things. Try
something which do not suit your comfort. The change will bring the best out
of you to make the new environment suit your needs
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BREAK
SHACKLES, DO MIRACLES
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Cash, Career & Comfort are
the 3 C’s which prevent one from making the next change. There is “Way out” for each of these. Hence kill
the fear and get ready for your next change because
“Change is the only
constant”
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