Career Change - Is Retraining Worth the Effort? Part 3

One quick way to determine whether or not toable to afford to eat a healthier diet or join a gym,
retrain, is to make a list of the long term benefitsafford to have complementary therapy treatments
you will gain. In the short term there may well besuch as massage to deal with stress. You won't be
more pain than gain, but keep in mind that this is justconstantly drained by worry about your finances and
a temporary situation.so will have more energy for both work and leisure.
What will be the greatest benefit to you? Will you beAnd you'll be able to travel to countries you've so far
finally doing something interesting, which is making aonly dreamed of visiting.
genuine contribution to society or using some specialYour family will also be able to benefit because of
skills and talents which you possess?access to better healthcare and education, as well as
Will you be working in an exciting environment,the holidays and a more comfortable home.
developing products or services on the cutting edgePerhaps more important than the material benefits
of your industry?are the feelings which will come with establishing your
Or will you simply be doing something you love, suchnew career. You will become more and more self
as a sport, working with animals, teaching or workingconfident and will be proud of your achievements.
in the creative arts?Your self esteem will also receive a boost and so
Will you benefit financially? If so, think about whatyou should find that you are healthier both physically
that will mean for you and your family. It may beand mentally.
that you'll be able to buy a bigger house, or a holidayNot all career changes will bring such good results.
home by the sea.You need to make an honest estimation of what
It could mean that you a e able to makeyour retraining will bring in to your life and then decide
improvements in many areas of your life. You will beif the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.