How to Escape the Rat Race
If you have been a pencil-pusher in a corporate environment, there certainly comes a time after being a pawn for that organisation that you have had enough and feel it is time to change your career. However, that stage comes later as first you will be just another runner in the career rat race. During this time, you think that the sky is the limit and if you give it all that you got then nothing will stand in your way. However, after a few years you realise that there is a limit to how far you are going to go.
Instructions
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When you realise and see the dead end ahead of you then that is the time to get out of this rat race, however, everyone does not have the stomach to quit a job and search other avenues. Most people feel that after working for an organisation for years they really do not have a chance of making it big in another sector. However, this is where you are wrong, realising that it is time to get out is the first and hardest step.
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You now need to think about all the stuff which bothers you and which needs to be taken out from your life to bring about a positive change.
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Look at all the causes you want to leave the company you are working for. You need to have a clear picture of the reasons which pushed you into changing your career. Keep these reasons in mind before jumping into another career.
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You need to look at the money which you have that will carry you during the time you are without a job. You will definitely need to have some solid cash in order to pay the bills and survive until your new career takes flight.
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Give yourself some alone time, talk to yourself and ask yourself what you really want. It is suggested that you come up with some decent ideas.
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Change in location might help the cause as a new surrounding might give you the energy to begin a new career and avoid the rat race.
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Before getting out of the rat race you need to make a logical sequence of events in order to secure a graceful exit.
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Do research and ask around before beginning your own business. Before launching such a venture it is imperative to do your homework by evaluating the pros and cons of the business which you are looking into.
