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Have you ever thought about changing professions even after consolidating a successful career?
In traditional sectors such as engineering, medicine and law, this idea still faces a lot of prejudice and is often seen as a sign of failure. However, many professionals are rediscovering their passions and finding new paths in the digital age.
Choosing a Career: Between Idealism and Family Pressure
Many young people choose their professions under the influence of idealism or family pressure, without knowing whether these choices will still make sense in a decade's time. Today, with a wider range of opportunities, young people are looking not only for a career, but also for a purpose that resonates with their lives.
This search for purpose is closely linked to professional success, which is not only measured by large fortunes, but by a sense of connection and belonging at work. However, prejudice and fear of the new are still significant barriers.
The Diversification of Skills
Due to multiple human abilities, many professionals find fulfillment in self-taught areas or in born talents. Civil engineers, for example, migrate to technology, while journalists venture into the performing arts.
The Challenge for Lawyers and Other Erudite Professions
Professionals in more erudite fields, such as lawyers, are generally averse to the risks of changing careers. Many end up getting involved in activities in other professions, such as technology project management or document design, often without the proper training, which can lead to superficial execution.
Tips for Successful Career Migration
- Qualification
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- MBA courses, postgraduate degrees, master's degrees and doctorates are essential for standing out in a new market.
- Migrating from humanities to exact, technological or biological fields requires a greater commitment, often requiring a new degree or technical courses.
- Resilience
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- Success doesn't come instantly. Even with better pay, personal effort is the main differentiating factor.
- Lack of academies
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- In professions that are not yet regulated or are new, surrounding yourself with good practical courses and mentoring is essential.
- Example: Traders learn through good practices shared at lectures and fairs, while technology professionals may need specific short courses.
Creators vs. executors
It's important to understand the difference between creators and executors. Creators have an instinctive vision for solving problems and catalyze this capacity through deep reflection, while executors transform these ideas into concrete actions.
For those looking to change careers, understanding this distinction is crucial. In many situations, you may face "flying solo", especially in areas where academia has not yet established solid foundations.
The New Mentality in the Digital Age
The digital age offers countless opportunities for professionals to reinvent their careers and find new paths that resonate with their purpose. With the right skills, resilience and an understanding of the nuances between creation and execution, you can not only change careers, but also thrive and find renewed meaning in your work.