Losing a job can sometimes mean the end of a career. The process is often painful, mostly bitter, and rarely easy. But it doesn't have to be a bad thing. Once the dust settles and the smoke clears, the life that lies before you can feel desolate and empty; but what better place to lay the foundation of a new life than flat, empty land? Sometimes the end of a career can be like the end of a bad marriage: It can liberate you up to pursue whatever it is you really want to do with your life.

There are plenty of cliches when it comes to looking on the bright side, or turning over a new leaf. These tired quips and phrases persist either because they are easy to remember, or because there's some truth to them (sometimes, also, because of lazy writers). This is going to be one of those times in your life where you need to find the wisdom in the cliches, especially if you have some breathing room despite losing your job.

Ask yourself: Does this field really make you happy? Is it what you want to do for the rest of your life?

If you have to answer “no,” then it's time to do some thinking. And I don't mean laying in bed at night thinking, I mean getting out a piece of paper and writing down pros and cons and then doing research not only on the internet but at your local library as well as thinking. The kind of thinking that's a lot harder and takes a lot longer but will make you much more prepared for a big decision. And make no mistake: barren field before you or no, changing careers is a big decision that should not be taken lightly.

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written by Cymric, March 02, 2010

Seeking a creer change is one thing but when you feel the pressure from your employer that you are being pushed out is another. I have tried to progress up the latter to a new position with my current employer. I had passed and recieved several certifications and an advanced degree. The only thing I get is a blank wall. I have also been placed in a LOWER position! Work has come back to me that I am considered a threat to management even though I had offered any assistance that I could provide. They have killed my motivation and desire. I want to leave my employer as do many others in the company. I feel my time is at end and want to progress to a higher position even though I lack the actual experiance (which my current employer fails to give). My employer is now placing me in a disadvantage for future positions. I am now seeking externships or any other means to gain the experience and the ability to leave.

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