Yes or no to changing career paths

A career transition is a huge challenge. It can be a tough decision where varying negative thoughts may brainstorm in the mind. Some traditional POVs might sound one should not transition their career paths because recruiters might find it inconsistent. For example, a customer engagement professional with years of experience shifting to HR. Though, a customer service professional shifting to marketing would not be that surprising as it both align pretty similar. Albeit, a HR professional shifting to customer engagement or marketing or finance would lift up many eyes with astonishment. And can be presumed as a questionable highlight during interviews.

But is changing one's career path something to be surprised of? Is there a standard rule to stick to the same career path for the rest of your life?

It is challenging and it may or may not result, fruitfully. However, life is a challenge itself, and we have to strategically tackle with it. Career is one aspect of it. Change is a possibility. Nevertheless, as stated in the article of the University of Wharton, it is wise to recognize if it is the right time to take action.

There could be plenty of reasons for an individual to change career paths. It can be to explore, to grow, to find their purpose, to advance, insecurity in the current career and more. To keep one's options open is not something to be amazed of. As long as it's a wise decision.

Hence, changing one's career path may not be something to be surprised of unless it does not give a logical answer to passion, excitement, interest, purpose, skills, and the planned impact on their decision. Even if one does not have ample answers to the above, a change is applicable to every individual. If one can prosper the change they take part in, there is no need to be surprised. Is there?

A proper self reflection provide a better response to all the questions anyone asks, including those of present and future recruiters. Moreover, it changes with an individual's perception on opportunities, and sense of direction.

Above all, career possibilities implemented for the long run gives the best ROI. It can be of any stage in life. It is not in the industry, nor the title. It is in the role. The opportunity, in the advancement.

Let me recall the popular quote, "if not now, when?"