What to Expect When Changing Jobs

Changing Companies

All companies do things in their own manner, which can create a bit of culture shock when you change jobs. Initially, you will probably feel like the new kid on the block and somewhat unappreciated. Keep in mind that saying "We always did it this way at XYZ." will not make you popular.

This discomfort is usually resolved in time. As a new employee, watch, look and listen before you make suggestions. Any ideas you may have should be discussed in a positive tone with a hint of humility. You will learn more by reading & listening than you will ever learn by talking.

Changing fields

You will probably have to change roles, going from the authority to the novice in some areas when you change fields. While this can cause stress, try to think of it as returning to school and learn as much as you can.

If you can remember how quickly you adapted in the past, your discomfort should quickly dissipate.

Six Phases of Change

1. Pre-Decision - This can be a shaky time for most. It is when we swing from euphoria to despair, and switch from making a move to dreading it.
2. Paralysis - As its title indicated, you can’t do a thing! This can apply from making your bed to balancing your budget. Thankfully, this stage is generally short lived.
3. Make the Move Now - This is the "Tell anyone who will listen" phase. It’s exciting and exhilarating and you can’t talk enough about it.
4. Buyer’s Remorse - This phase usually visits in the middle of the night waking you up in a cold sweat and demanding to know what you have done! Like the paralyses phase this, too, is fortunately short lived.
5. Settling in - This is a good phase. Some call it the honeymoon stage. Your decision is so good you wonder why it took you this long to make the change.
6. Real Adjustment - This phase takes time. During this period, you make the adjustments and compromises necessary to have the new company work for you!

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