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The Hidden Emotional Labor of Career Transitions Nobody Warns You About
It’s not just about resumes and interviews — discover the hidden challenges of career change and how to manage them.
Career transitions are often painted as a purely tactical journey — rewrite your resume, polish your LinkedIn, ace your interviews, and you’re set.
But if you’ve been through it like I have, you know the truth: the hardest part isn’t the strategy.
It’s the emotions.
It’s the battle with self-doubt as you wonder, “Am I qualified for the role I really want?”
It’s navigating uncertainty, unsure if you’re better off staying where you are or leaping into the unknown.
And perhaps what’s most challenging is letting go of an identity tied to what you’ve done for years — an identity you know doesn’t fit anymore.
These are the hidden struggles that no one talks about. Yet, they’re often the biggest barriers to experiencing the career alignment you deserve. So what do you do?
3 Ways to Lighten the Emotional Load:
- Name What You’re Feeling: Write down the doubts and fears swirling in your head. By putting…
