How to make Career choices you’ll never regret.

By Shilpa Joshi | Last Updated: 19 October 2022

Your career is one of the most important aspects of your life. It's something you'll spend the majority of your waking hours doing, and it will have a profound impact on your overall well-being. That's why it's so important to make sure you're making the right choices when it comes to your career. In this blog post, I’ll give you 5 tips on how to make choices you'll never regret.

1. Decide from a place of who you are and who you want to become: One of the most important things to consider when making any decision is who you are and who you want to become. Your career is no different. You should always be thinking about how your choices will affect your personal development and growth. What kind of person do you want to be? What kind of legacy do you want to leave? Asking yourself these kinds of questions can help you make better choices that align with your values and aspirations.

2. Make decisions by critical thinking and not in desperation: Another important thing to keep in mind is that you should never make decisions out of desperation. If you're feeling pressure to make a choice because you think it's your only option, then it's probably not the right choice for you. Take some time to really think through your options and make sure you're making the best possible decision for your future.

3. Think long term: It's also important to think about the long-term implications of your choices. A lot can change in five or ten years, so you need to be sure that the choice you're making today is still going to be the right choice down the road. Will this job , career , profession still be fulfilling in five years? Will I still be happy with this kind of work? What is expected to change in Industry ? What I need to know to sustain long term? Asking yourself these kinds of questions can help you avoid regrets later on down the road.

4. Know your non-negotiables: Everyone has different things they're looking for in a career. It's important to know what your non-negotiables are and make sure that any choice you make meets those criteria. Also know what are negotiables. We need the right mix of plan and flexibility , adaptability and agility for career choices we make.

5. Choose environment over salary and designation: One of the most common mistakes people make is choosing a job based on salary or designation instead of environment. It's important to find a place where you feel like you fit in and can be yourself. A high salary or fancy title won't matter if you're miserable in your day-to-day life.

It is not possible to predict right and avoid risk 100% But we can make more informed career choices . The more important aspect once you make a choice is to take ownership and build resilience to stay on the path and make choice work for you. By following these tips, you can take best care to ensure that you make choices you'll never regret.

Shilpa Joshi

Shilpa Joshi

Mumbai,
India.

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