Stop Planning for Worst Case Scenarios | Career Change Advice

When we think about changing our career paths, it's natural to think about all the different ways things could go wrong.

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What if I hate my new job?

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What if I am not good at it?

What if I waste time/money/etc.?

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These are all valid concerns. But it's important to accurately consider potential risks when making decisions about our careers. We want to balance our decisions out with considering the worst-case and most-likely scenario.

Understanding the Worst-Case Scenario

This kind of worst-case scenario is not likely when you take small steps towards your goals and it tends to just keep you stuck. So while it's important to consider the worst-case scenario, it's also important to remember that it's not the most likely outcome. In fact, only planning for the worst-case scenario can sometimes do more harm than good. It can cause unnecessary stress and anxiety, and even paralyze you from making a decision in the first place.

Planning for the Most Likely Outcome

While it's important to be aware of the potential risks, it's often better in career changes to first plan for the most likely scenario. This way, you can make decisions with confidence, and actually gain enough traction in gaining clarity on what you want to do.

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