Notepad Corner

There comes a time when everybody has to choose what profession to take up to serve society. Based on calling, talent and references, a career path can be established. Needless to say, the process starts in the early years of college. Having an inkling of what they want to do, students decide what to major on in their courses. Some make this decision after extensive consultation while others make it on a whim. Others already have a custom course outline for a very particular sector. So what effect does a career choice have on someone’s life? A Career is a Constant Push Apart from the obvious monetary rewards that come with employment, a career path choice also hinges on job satisfaction. It is easier to live within one’s means than to carry on a profession in which one has no passion. Granted, not everyone lands the dream job there had first planned out to be in. Dissatisfaction at work affects productivity on the short-term and moving up the ranks on the long-te...

Choosing a career is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life, but it doesn’t have to be a permanent one. In days gone by, it wasn’t uncommon for a person to stay in a job for their entire working life. Nowadays, it is relatively easy to make a complete career change – if you want to. How do you know if the career you’re working towards is right for you? What if you land your dream job and it becomes a nightmare? Check out the five questions below to see if you’re on the path to satisfaction and happiness. 1. Are You Bored? Every job has at least one or two more mundane tasks and most businesses will go through slow periods that can be less than enthralling, but if you’re finding most parts of your role or industry aren’t challenging you and you find most aspects of the work to be boring, it may be a sign that you’re not where you need to be. 2. Do You Care About What You Do? If you find yourself constantly wishing you were somewhere else, on autopilot or...