Advice on Changing Jobs

[skippy740]

Originally Posted by bytor2112

Morningstar.......I say if the job will meet your needs and improves the way your husband feels....go for it. Stress is a big deal...especially as we age. I am in a very stressfull occupation...... at least it is right now. I am a Financial Advisor......and as you can imagine with the market getting crushed lately....my stress level is way up. I often think about buying an ice cream shop and serving ice cream...everyone is happy and no more stress.

I'm a financial advisor as well! Nothing like the stress of helping to control the financial destinies of clients with their money in a method of investing in an economy that we have absolutely NO control over.

But I digress.

Anyway, back to the OT...

Remember that your job is to SELL on the reasons why this position would be a better fit than the previous job.

If it were me, I wouldn't hide my reasons, but I'd put a great spin on it.

For example: I'm a hard worker, dedicated and quick on my feet. I know how to handle and diffuse almost any situation. ("Almost" is to show some humility and get the idea across that you're not full of yourself.).

I am looking at this position as I feel that I would enjoy my work better by being on a TEAM that can work WITH me in this field. To work with a team that SHARES in the responsibility, we can all work more efficiently and enjoy our work ... and thereby increase the quality of our work and life.

I currently don't have that in my current position. And somethings are just more important than money, power or prestige.

Just my thoughts.