6个改变职业生涯的建议，来自那些曾经改变过的人

Most people spend a third of their lives — or 90,000 hours — at work.

大多数人一生中有三分之一的时间(9万个小时)花在工作上。

After many years as a healthcare professional, I switched careers and became a podcast producer and host. And what's wild, now that I've done it once? I anticipate another big career switch down the road in my lifetime.

当了多年的医疗保健专业人士后，我转行成为播客制作人和主持人。既然我做过一次，那又有什么疯狂的呢?我期待着在我的人生道路上出现另一个重大的职业转变。

But it doesn't start off so easy. It takes an immense mindset shift, planning, and decision making that will affect you and the people around you.

但一开始并不容易。这需要一个巨大的心态转变，计划和决策，这将影响你和你周围的人。

I've gathered some of the tools that helped me over the years, and invited my friend and feminist career strategist Cynthia Pong to unpack these tips too.

我收集了这些年来帮助过我的一些方法，并邀请我的朋友、女权主义职业战略家辛西娅·庞来介绍这些方法。

1. If you don't know where to start, identify what you really need to change.

如果你不知道从哪里开始，那就确定你真正需要改变的是什么。

Be clear about what the problem is. You may not need a full-on change to get you into the space that you want.

弄清楚问题出在哪里。你可能不需要完全的改变来达到你想要的目的。

Pong says, "Try to be as specific as possible. Is it the people you work with? Is it the schedule that you have to work? Is it your supervisor?"

庞说:“尽可能地具体。是和你一起工作的人吗?是你工作的日程安排吗?是你的上司吗?”

Take incremental steps to pinpoint the issue. If it's your boss or co-workers, think about switching departments. If it's the whole place, leave the people behind and do similar work elsewhere.

循序渐进地找出问题所在。如果是你的老板或同事，考虑换个部门。如果是整个工作场所，就把人抛在脑后，到其他地方去做类似的工作。

When we're unhappy or in crisis, it's hard to think of the options we may have to pivot away from our current specialty or try a different department.

当我们不开心或处于危机中时，很难想到我们可以选择离开目前的专业，或者换一个不同的部门。

If you've exhausted all options, it's time to shore up your resume.

如果你已经用尽了所有的选择，是时候充实你的简历了。

2. Consider less-traditional ways to get the experience you need to make a big career change.

考虑用不那么传统的方式来获得你在职业生涯大转变中需要的经验。

Take classes, volunteer, and get yourself familiar with your field of choice.

参加课程，做志愿者，熟悉你所选择的领域。

On the weekends I hosted a radio show, and at night, I took free online courses on audio engineering and other topics. I even sent myself on a learning vacation for a two-day class, just to see what I liked and make sure I wanted to follow this path.

在周末，我主持一个广播节目，晚上，我在网上免费学习音频工程和其他主题的课程。我甚至给自己安排了一个为期两天的学习假期，只是为了看看我喜欢什么，并确定我想要走这条路。

3. Bring all your past experience and knowledge with you! Life experience can boost your confidence and be used as a negotiation tool.

把你过去的经验和知识都带上!生活经验可以增强你的信心，并被用作谈判的工具。

There's a misconception that when you start a new career, you're starting from square one. And that's not actually the case. Would it surprise you if a bartender became a therapist? That old trope exists for a reason; they're great listeners if you keep paying them!

有一种误解，认为当你开始一个新的职业，你是从头开始的。事实并非如此。如果一个调酒师成为一名心理治疗师，你会感到惊讶吗?这句老话的存在是有原因的;如果你一直付钱给他们，他们是很好的听众!

"You've developed a lot of skills and some of those are specific to that kind of work," Pong says. "But a lot of them are totally transferable."

庞说:“你已经掌握了很多技能，其中一些技能是专门针对这类工作的。”“但其中很多是完全可以转移的。”

You're already an all-star, and don't forget it!

你已经是全明星了，别忘了!

4. Learn about the salary structure of your new career and take steps in your current situation to be ready for the change.

了解你新职业的薪资结构，并在目前的情况下采取措施，为跳槽做好准备。

Once you've come to terms with your financial picture, you should start doing research on the new job you'll be transitioning into. What can you realistically expect to earn? Are salaries in your new career ever going to be on par with those of your former career? Maybe they'll be higher! You want to have a clear picture so you know what you're stepping into.

一旦你了解了你的财务状况，你就应该开始研究你即将过渡到的新工作。你实际期望能挣多少钱?你的新职业的薪水会和以前的一样吗?也许他们会更高!你想有一个清晰的画面，这样你就知道你要做什么了。

Look at your bank accounts and bills, start a separate account and begin squirrelling away cash there, and talk to a financial professional — I did and it started with me putting away $25 a week.

看看你的银行账户和账单，开一个单独的账户，开始把现金存起来，然后和金融专业人士谈谈——我就是这样做的，开始的时候我每周存25美元。

5. Tap into your support networks.

利用你的支持网络。

Your friends are your focus group. If they're questioning your choice, it may be worth hearing them out and listening to their concerns before making any drastic changes. But ultimately the decision is yours.

你的朋友是你的典型群众。如果他们质疑你的选择，那么在做出任何重大改变之前，听听他们的意见，听听他们的担忧也许是值得的。但最终决定权在你。

Once you've made a change, don't be afraid to ask for help.

一旦你做出了改变，不要害怕寻求帮助。

6. You've got to keep it moving!

你得继续前进!

Many of us get overwhelmed by the prospect of starting over and we end up staying in the same place, regretful and resentful while it seems like everyone around us moves forward.

我们很多人都被重新开始的前景搞得不知所措，我们最终停留在同一个地方，后悔和怨恨，而我们周围的人似乎都在前进。

Process your feelings. No matter how long the road looks, the sooner you start, the sooner you get to the finish line.

处理你的感情。不管路看起来有多长，你越早开始，你就越早到达终点线。