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"Would you tell me, please which way I ought to walk from here?" asked Alice.
"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat.
"I don't much care where - " said Alice.
"Then it doesn't matter which way you walk," said the Cat.
" - so long as I get somewhere," Alice added as an explanation.
"Oh, you're sure to do that," said the Cat, "if you only walk long enough."
Alice in Wonderland


Most of your daytime is spent at work. You spend more time at work than at home. If you are working at a job that you love and enjoy, one that satisfies your soul and wallet, you are one of the lucky few.

You just graduated from university. You have dreams. Big dreams like reaching the top very quickly. You apply for new jobs. You start working. If your job satisfies your soul and wallet, even after the first 6 months, you are one of the lucky few.

Unfortunately, both situations are rare.
Nowadays people unsatisfied with their jobs are of majority.

Why aren't we happy with our jobs?
Our company, our managers, our colleagues, our clients...Are they the ones to blame?

What about us ? What are we looking for and what can't we find ?
How often do we ask these questions to ourselves?
And how sincere and objective are we in our answers?

What are you working for?
In today's business world,"the driving force" is being questioned more frequently than ever.
Do you know exactly what you expect from your job?
Do you know what your current job can give you?

If you don't know what you want, it is not possible to find satisfaction no matter where you go.
Don't forget what the Cat says to Alice.

Determining your goals is not enough.You have to question your skills and abilities.
"What can I do?"

Is it enough?
No.
You have to think about your personal qualities and skills, your training, your areas of interest, things that make you happy and unhappy.You have to be clear in your expectations.
And you have to write them down on paper. Because only when they appear in front of your eyes will they take a real-life form.

Success is an ideal combination of reality and dreams.

To progress in the world of business, concepts such as "personal vision", "personal goals",and "personal development plan" are becoming more and more significant.

Things we learn at school are no longer enough.

There are 4 main steps for moving up the steps on career ladder:

  • To define personal goals and areas of interest clearly,
  • To set up successful communication with the top management and the environment,
  • To keep up with the developments and keep learning continuously,
  • To devise action plans that are constantly updated and and apply them.

If you don't know where you want to go, then no job is good enough for you.

Please consider these before you start looking for a new job.


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