Some thoughts on changing jobs at the age of 40
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This post was last edited by Silence on 2010-9-13 16:57. With the encouragement of my fellow sailors, I finally changed jobs. I have many thoughts after a year of changing jobs. Before, I stayed at my previous workplace just to take care of my child; it was only after leaving that I realized it’s not difficult to find a good job as long as you have the right skills. The salary is several times higher than before, and there’s flexibility in working hours. I’m sharing my experience with my colleagues, hoping that everyone can do what they want to do and live happily and contentedly. Before jumping, think carefully about what you really want What I desire most is freedom and flexible working hours. With this goal in mind, I considered four new employers; after some time of investigation, I selected two of them for further discussion, and ultimately chose one that offered conditions satisfactory to me. The prerequisite for choosing someone else is that you have extensive experience and sufficient knowledge in your field; it’s also important how your peers perceive you. Therefore, we should make an effort to build our personal reputation at work, for example by writing articles and publishing them. Maintain good relationships with customers, so that each one can serve as a great advertisement for you. When changing jobs, don’t rush; make sure to negotiate the terms well. Work in a field you are familiar with; don’t change careers lightly. The most important thing is to never stop learning and accumulating knowledge. I basically changed jobs every six years. When I was young, changing jobs wasn’t seen as a burden; it was rather a source of motivation. As I got older, there were more things to consider – children, elders, finances – and my willingness to take risks decreased compared to before. Fortunately, I’m not burdened by a mortgage. It’s indeed necessary to be cautious when changing jobs; after careful consideration, one can be sure that the salary will increase with each change. I’ve also met people who failed to change jobs; they went to the same company as me, worked there for two months, and then returned to their original employer. Personal skills and the ability to adapt to different environments are very important.
Gold shines wherever it is: lol
Wages don’t increase gradually; they ‘jump’ up
I changed jobs in March, and I plan to do it again if the opportunity arises; it’s not easy to stay updated on what’s going on in the market without changing jobs, nor can one gain experience that way.
The key is that you need to have the ability; otherwise, even if you jump out, it will be uncomfortable.
I’ve seen many people change jobs, but few succeed in doing so. In the chemical industry, it’s better not to switch careers unless there is a genuine necessity. For those in the chemical industry, it is important to build a solid foundation and gain practical experience; by working diligently at one company for several years (8 years), the chances of achieving success increase significantly! Congratulations to the original poster!
Congratulations to lz! However, those who don’t skip steps often doubt their own abilities and are afraid they won’t be able to find a good job. Does lz have any experience to share? ?
The sky is wide for birds to fly, as long as their wings are strong.
I’m really envious; sometimes it might just be a small step forward, but many people hesitate and stay where they are
Experience teaches us that no matter how unsatisfying your current job may be, you can never stop learning. It’s a good opportunity to learn more; by keeping accumulating knowledge, it will come in handy someday. Even if it’s not used, it can still be helpful in other ways. And having more knowledge is never a bad thing.
Previously, at my workplace I actually spent only one or two hours a day on proper work; in my free time I would browse the internet for information, read books, and even chatting with colleagues could be helpful. I hope everyone gets what they wish for.