Got this from a friend..

*An Open Advice About Career Decisions*


Several of my staff has approached me lately about their career
decisions. I really appreciate my staff opening up to me. It is quite
reassuring to know that they're still having second thoughts about
leaving. Here is part of the email I sent to a "confused" staff:

I have worked for more than 5 companies already so I guess you might be
correct in saying I have had considerable experience about leaving and
moving on. I will not stop you nor tell you to leave, though of course
it will be better if you stay. In any career decision, leaving or
staying I believe, based from my personal experiences and as an HR
professional, should only be done for the right reasons.

For one,* you shouldn't leave because you don't like several people in
the company, nor should you stay because of the friends you have made
here*. At the end of the day, it is your life. Your friends or
"enemies"
should not make or break your career. If you let them be the deciding
factor, then maybe you should think twice. You are the craftsman of
your
fate and the captain of your ship. Captain Hook shouldn't be one of
your
worries!

*Do not leave nor stay because of the "brand" of your company*. If that
was the case, I would have rushed off and sign my JO in "C"! Ask
yourself whether you want to be a big fish in a small pond or a small
fish in a bigger pond. Know your priorities. Only you can answer that.

*Do not leave the company because you're so damn frustrated about the
way things are being run, or stay because you have this "messianic
complex" that you can change things overnight. Be realistic about the
things*. Learn to accept that ther is no perfect company. Be accepting
that change is a slow and painful process at times and be thankful that
you realize and act on things that can be changed and improved.
Definitely, do not leave or stay just because your parents or families
want you to. I know I am advocating obedience to parents but again, we
are talking about YOUR career. But learn to value their wisdom and
discern well.

Money isn't everything. The package being offered now might be better
but look at the long-term prospects. *Do not leave or stay just solely
for the compensation package*. Look for growth prospects and review
their career plans for you. Your immediate gains today might actually
be
a loss a few years from now if you do the Math.

Boredom is another challenge all professionals are faced with during
lull periods in their career. *Do not leave because you have become so
bored with your job.* Do not stay either because you want things as
they
are. Change is ineveitable in any organization. Talk to your boss. Ask
for more responsibilities or other tasks if you are bored. Enroll in a
special course. If you're satisfied with the status quo and is just
waiting for retirement hoping things will stay the same, you're in for
a
big disappointment - either you will be forced to change or you will be
forced to leave. Be ready before that time comes. Boredom or
complacency
is a perennial battle most professionals have to deal with. Arm
yourself
with creativity everyday.

Tonight I suggest you rest well. Sit still and listen to what He is
saying. PRAY. I have always made my career decisions through His
guidance. He was and still is my Career Adviser/Talent Manager. Your
work, our work, is a vocation. He knows us more than we know ourselves
so trust Him for whatever plans He has for you. You can never go wrong.

And remember: Use your head to get to the top. But use your heart to
stay.

Good day