Career Change: 3 Industries to Consider When You Need to Shift Gears

Sometimes, things do not go as planned in your job and you wish for a career change. Well, a change of career may not be easy, but there are some evergreen careers that may interest you. Here’s a short list of such careers with details to help you out with choosing a new career. ~ Ed.

Have you found yourself bored with life lately? Has the rinse and repeat monotony of life started to drag you down and you feel like you’re just going through the motions? If this is the case, don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Many of us question our lives when we land in a career that we thought was a perfect fit, only to find out years later that we have just lost the taste for it altogether. Some are fortunate enough to figure this out early, whereas others spend a lifetime chained to a job that sucks the life out of them daily.

If you are feeling like it might be time to shift gears, this is your intuition guiding you to something better. But where do you begin looking?

If you are undecided on which path to take, the following post will explore a few industries that are both rewarding and profitable.

3 Industries to Consider When You Need to Shift Gears

Whenever you want to change your career, consider sales, freelance writing, and trade industries as options.

Trade Industries

For some people, being chained to a desk, stuck behind a computer, or boxed into a cubicle is far from the lifestyle they desire. Maybe you love to be outside, to work with your hands, or build things from raw materials. If this is the case, a career in the trade industry might be right up your alley.

Trade industries are largely comprised of construction work, plumbing, electrical work, roofing and the like. And believe it or not, you can make a comfortable living even as a skilled laborer within these trades.

The big money, however, is found when you make the move to becoming a contractor, and ultimately becoming your own boss. You’ll have to get licensed as a contractor first before you can bid on the bigger paying contracts, but once you’re able, you’ll be landing big clients and making big money.

Freelance Writing

If you’ve ever browsed the Internet and have read any random article, you’re most likely reading the work of a freelance writer.

Though news websites have their own staff writers, believe it or not, they also employ “stringers” or professional freelance writers who can capture attention and engage an audience through the power of words. And the good news is that as of 2021, there are 1.86 billion websites online, many of them without a professional writer.

That’s a lot of web pages. And each one needs writers to produce interesting content in order to tell a story, sell a product, or gain traffic.

Freelance writers are great with words and have a wide knowledge base, along with superb research skills. If this sounds like you, and you love to write, you can make a handsome income all from the comfort of home, or from anywhere you feel like working for the day.

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Sales

Are you a go-getter? Do you love meeting new people and have the gift of gab? If so, a life in sales might be the direction to go.

Sales professionals are an essential part of any business. And without a good salesperson, most businesses would be left to their own devices in order to make a profit.

Depending on what type of industry you’re interested in, whether pharmaceuticals, insurance, magazines, or T-shirts, if you have the necessary marketing and people skills, you can easily make a six-figure income with a job in sales.

Salespersons work off of commission, so the size of your paycheck will largely be contingent on the effort you put forth when you’re out in the field working your magic. But the rewards that come with being a profitable salesperson are always reflected in your commission check. So the better you are, the more money you’ll be able to make.

Wrapping Up

Choosing a new career after spending a significant amount of time in a particular job is not the easiest transition to make. You will have to alter your lifestyle, adapt to a new mindset, develop new skills, and get accustomed to a new schedule. But if life seems a bit too boring for you, a career change might be exactly what you need.

Over to you

Have you ever thought about a career change? Which new career would you choose? Share your thoughts in the comments section.