Connecticut summers are idyllic.
I fully understand the desire to immerse oneself in the joys of summer, particularly along Shoreline, CT.
Many of our calls start with….”I would like to schedule a career counseling meeting in September.” Their thinking is that few companies are hiring in the summer, and/or they will want to change careers or jobs in the fall.
But career fixes require a period of transition that is not instantaneous. It takes a few months – even in the best of circumstances to change jobs – and longer for career changers.
The challenge I face is metaphorical to the holistic healthcare practitioner or medical professional who suggests ways to shift for long-term health. She’s thinking of the patient’s long-term health. The patient might be so focused on the near term that he’s just thinking “give me some pills so I feel better.” The caring medical professional will give the pills but will also take the time to counsel the patient on how to be healthy in the future.
For that reason, I am particularly happy when a new career counseling clients come in who are not in current misery. They are simply looking to create a future career vision. Taking such an affirmative step makes an enormous difference.
Plan in the summer, change in the fall.