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Alan
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When do you know its time to pivot career paths?
Different finance paths (eg IB vs S&T)
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Magdalena Strzyzewska
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Hi Alan! What a powerful question, and one that many people feel deep down before they speak it out loud.
Here are some clear signs it might be time to change your career path:
You’ve Outgrown the Role (or maybe Industry)
You’ve become an expert in your current role, and what once challenged or excited you now feels routine or exhausting. If you’re not learning, growing, or feeling fulfilled — that’s a major sign.
You Feel a Constant Pull Toward Something Else
You often find yourself dreaming about a different kind of work. Maybe it’s a more creative path, something more flexible, or more in line with your values. That inner pull doesn’t disappear and it’s not just about being “bored.” It’s your intuition asking for more alignment.
Other Signals
If your job is consistently affecting your mental, emotional, or physical health, it’s not sustainable anymore. Burnout, anxiety, resentment — they’re not just hurdles to overcome. They’re important signals.
You’ve Hit a Ceiling
Whether it’s salary, leadership opportunities, or creativity, you know you can achieve more but the current system or structure won’t let you grow. That’s a clear sign it might be time to take your talents somewhere new.
You Want to Redefine What Success Looks Like
If your idea of success has changed, your path might need to change too.
Here are some clear signs it might be time to change your career path:
You’ve Outgrown the Role (or maybe Industry)
You’ve become an expert in your current role, and what once challenged or excited you now feels routine or exhausting. If you’re not learning, growing, or feeling fulfilled — that’s a major sign.
You Feel a Constant Pull Toward Something Else
You often find yourself dreaming about a different kind of work. Maybe it’s a more creative path, something more flexible, or more in line with your values. That inner pull doesn’t disappear and it’s not just about being “bored.” It’s your intuition asking for more alignment.
Other Signals
If your job is consistently affecting your mental, emotional, or physical health, it’s not sustainable anymore. Burnout, anxiety, resentment — they’re not just hurdles to overcome. They’re important signals.
You’ve Hit a Ceiling
Whether it’s salary, leadership opportunities, or creativity, you know you can achieve more but the current system or structure won’t let you grow. That’s a clear sign it might be time to take your talents somewhere new.
You Want to Redefine What Success Looks Like
If your idea of success has changed, your path might need to change too.