You’re Ready to Change Jobs. Are You Ready to Change Your Identity?
| Changing jobs is a psychological journey. Before you can leap, you need to know where you stand. In other words, you need a detailed portrait of the “lingering identity” you would be bringing to your next professional role. To understand your lingering identity, reflect on what you value about your current job (the industry, the salary, or the prestige of your employer), what your job represents to you and others (if you’re in health care, you may see yourself as “essential” or “brave”), and the actions it necessitates on a daily basis (what you do, how you do it, and who you do it with). Then, use what you’ve learned to gauge the compatibility of a prospective employer. Identify where there will be overlap with your existing identity and where you might have to adapt. A good match will leave you feeling positive about how you’ll need to stay the same and how you’ll need to change. Once you start your new job, continue an honest and open identity dialogue with your manager. An effective manager will be able to use the information to anticipate challenges and help you adjust. | | This tip is adapted from “When Changing Jobs Changes Your Identity,” by Sarah Wittman |
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