How easily have you guys been able to love careers? Is it easy to break out of your industry and into a new one?

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I have jumped to several different industries and have a very diverse resume. I wouldn't say I love any of the jobs I have had though. I really don't "love" working lol. I do it to pay my bills and travel.

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Sorry misworded it, I meant “move” but I guess that works for what you said too.

I like what I do. Not like the jump out of bed on Monday morning saying “I can’t wait to start working”, but still something I enjoy and can see myself doing for a while. Never tried breaking out but I’d imagine it’s a little tough? Not sure

That’s good, I think that’s all you could ask for in some instances really.

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Not very. I tolerate what I do. I don't love it by any stretch of the imagination.

Yeah I think this is the most common thing you find.

I am content with tolerating my career. I don't view work as something I need to love, or I need to get fulfillment from. It is something I do to fund the rest of my life.

Yeah I agree, the monetary aspect will always get in the way of me loving it.

I've changes disciplines and industries a few times. The big thing is transferable skills.

I started out early on in sales, moved to recruiting, then into HR and now am mostly in benefits. While those are different disciplines; all include: business knowledge, strategy, sales skills, analysis capabilities, change management, communications skills, etc.

The key is being able to think strategically from these role's perspectives and sell your transferable skills. My goal, is to be a Human Resources EVP or Operations EVP - being able to have broad skills across operational areas supports this, while developing specialist and generalist skill sets.

Different industries, also help you think of the way businesses operate more holistically. Tech is different then Aviation is different than manufacturing is different than oil & gas.

Laterals like this, help you keep building on your skills, reducing pay-cuts, and moving laterally can protect upward mobility, while giving you a new challenge. NOW - if I became a software dev or project manager, I'd probably start from the bottom.

Yeah using skills you already have is the best but I think they can be quite narrow if I want to get something entirely different.

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It’s very difficult in my experience to switch industry. I do like what I do tho!

I’m glad to hear it!

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