It’s ok to change your mind

It doesn’t matter where you are in your career, or honestly, what you do. It’s ok to change your mind, and try something different.

As people, we’re constantly evolving and changing. When we reach new milestones, become first-time adults, we change. Why wouldn’t it be the same with our jobs?

When I was going into college, I literally had zero idea what I wanted to do. I’d been interested in law, but at the time there was an influx of attorneys, and so I thought it was too saturated of a market. I distinctly remember thinking I’d work in a cube somewhere and probably hate it. It’s kind of shocking, and disheartening to think of this now.

I majored in Business, was epically failing Stats, and dropped the major. I ended up graduating with a degree in Communications. My specialty was film. Did I ever work in film? Nope. I ended up in Advertising.

There are so many things I loved about working in advertising. Figuring out what makes audiences tick, and what would be a relevant message to them was my jam. I once heard someone refer to working a year in advertising is like a dog year, and it true. My challenge with advertising was my passion was so strong, I couldn’t disconnect when the business and politics of it got in the way.

I ended up building my career like a molecule. I’d get bored in a role, try to do more, and end up leaving to build new skills to keep up with my curiosity. Some employers called me a job hopper, and some appreciated the breadth of experience I brought.

The point of this: changing my job, was in essence, me changing my mind.

I didn’t go broke. I always found employers who valued those skills. Were the jobs good fits? Sometimes. Did I learn a lot, and grow? Always.

It’s never to late to try something new or different.

Entrepreneurs know this…or they learn it fast ;) Some of the first advice I got was that what you start doing, you probably won’t be doing in two years. I overachieved and changed my mind within the first six months.

If you’re feeling stuck, or just not happy, in your 9-5, it’s ok to change your mind and try something new. It doesn’t have to be leaving and becoming your own boss. Maybe it’s switching to a different role within your company. Changing things up helps you grow. I grew a lot in my most challenging jobs. In the moment, it sucked. Ask my mom, friends, coworkers.

But at this moment, after almost 19 years, I can appreciate the growth. Being an entrepreneur is it’s own challenge. I’m still surprised I’m doing it. I still have stress, but I’m also pretty happy.

So if you aren’t happy, maybe it’s time to change your mind and try something new. I’ll be here to help :)