Do you feel anxious when you hear about changes at work? I’ll bet you do! You wonder if you can cope in a new arrangement. You feel self-conscious learning new skills or dealing with a new boss. You want to get everything right, and worry you’ll look foolish. When things change at work, most people focus on what they are losing.
Or deny it is happening: “I’ve heard it all before.” Or get angry: “Who do they think they are?” They take a while to get used to the idea, and can find it all very stressful. Don’t be like that. Stand out from the crowd by welcoming every change. Mostly that is about your attitude to life, but it is also about really taking control of your career.
Thinking of every position as a temporary assignment for example – that is what all successful managers do. Rework your CV regularly, become really serious about networking, and even if you are happy in your current job, keep your eyes open for the next opportunity.
