It’s tough to remain positive and enthusiastic; two words others use to describe me. While I feel this way most of the time, like many, these events have caused me to stop and take stock of what’s essential.
To me, the most important assets we have are health and family. Without them, there is nothing worth working for; our paid work helps us to sustain our families and health and hopefully serve to inspire us.
My good friend and colleague, Beth Kennedy, wrote a book called Career Re-charge, and among many of the skills she discusses in the book is resilience. I guess this is what 2020 has taught us is to be resilient. But how does this manifest?
Like many others, I’ve reconsidered my career goals and future plans. To me, doing work that aligns with my values is critical. And this is what most of the wonderful people I speak to each day tell me.
From Dubai, Singapore, Houston, to Halifax, the number-one question I’m asked during coaching calls is, “Is it the right time to change jobs?” The answer to this is complicated—so many variables to consider. So, I put together a guide to searching for a job during a pandemic for
you.
I hope you find it helpful.
