The Fear of Choosing The Wrong Job
When you want to make a move in your job or feel like it is time for a change, this can always be a little scary. Whether you want something more or to leave a toxic environment, the fear of choosing the wrong job or ending up in something worse can make you feel stuck. This is normal! Any time you are doing something that isn't just for you but also involves somebody else, there will be a level of fear and risk. One job doesn’t define your entire career. Know the best time to move on, say no, say yes, and make changes.
Join the conversation with your host, Alicia Perkins, as she shares how to overcome the fear of choosing the wrong job, making the right move and creating a career path you love. Life is too short to live a life of trying to guess. Your next move can be easier than you think. Start making plans, go out there, and see the opportunities available and what you need in place to make the next move. 
 
During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:01] Introduction to the show 
[01:00] Today’s topic: The Fear of Choosing The Wrong Job 
[02:02] Stop looking for a perfect career 
[04:18] Your job doesn’t define your whole career 
[06:15] Every move is going to be a risk; plan for the risks 
[08:02] Learning how to move past fear to grow and achieve
[09:46] Focus on what is costing you to stay and what can go right in your move
[12:16] You are not stuck; you have a choice; start planning
[13:44] The fear of staying in the wrong job versus choosing the wrong job
[14:06] Recap of the show 
[14:23] Ending the show and call to action 
Notable Quotes 

The fear of choosing the wrong job is normal. 
Your career is an opportunity to explore and grow; allow yourself to make mistakes  
There will always be a risk involved when changing careers but don’t allow the risk to stop you; create a plan 
At every level of life, there will be a new kind of fear; if you are not experiencing fear, your goal isn’t big enough.
Change your focus from fear to what it’s costing you to stay where you are and the things that could go right with your next move.

 
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??‍? About Alicia Perkins is a leading authority in the career & professional development space. Alicia calls upon her decade of experience as an HR executive recruiter and hiring manager to teach professionals how to step into more purposeful & fulfilling careers with clarity & strategy. As the founder of Prepared Careers LLC, Alicia relies on her exemplary teaching strategies and personal branding techniques to serve professionals & audiences worldwide. To date, she has helped more than 2,000 clients across 4 continents step into their dream roles.