With an ever-evolving landscape of the job and economic market, coupled with demands from both personal and in the workplace, career transitions are becoming increasingly commonplace. Be it a change of job role, team dynamics, or switching careers, these major job changes could bring about stressors could be seen as exciting, daunting and scary all at the same time.
With that said, unexpected career challenges may occur to everyone – be it retrenchment, or being dissatisfied with our current job roles, job redesign or industry shifts. These challenges could be triggered by a multitude of factors and when not mitigated effectively, could manifest in stress, anxiety or even depression.
Job stress is a common response to challenges in creating a new career path; or having to adapt to unforeseen circumstances within the career space. While it is common, recognising the signs where prolonged stress can impact both mental and physical well-being and lead to burnout, which may be manifested via:
Seeking support during this time can help to mitigate the negative impacts of job stress and facilitate a smoother transition.
By seeking counselling support, it is not seen as a sign of weakness, but a proactive step where individuals can help work through their career changes and take actionable towards personal and professional growth.
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