If you are searching for the next step on your career Sevilla, you came to the right place! With the Design Your Career Program you will learn tools and methodologies to find what do you want for your future and how to get there.
With our online platform, trainers and coaches we will guide you through the process and at the end you will not only know what you would like to be but also a road map of what you need to do o become that. You will also be armed with tools to have the correct discipline to stay on the correct path and be successful on your goals.
Step away from that feeling of being stuck of from the wrong career.
Have you ever asked yourself what is the real reason people stay in the wrong job? Many professionals remain in jobs that no longer satisfy them.
They feel disengaged, uninspired or misaligned with their work.
Yet despite these feelings they stay.
From the outside this may seem puzzling.
If someone is unhappy in their role, why not simply change jobs?
The answer lies in a combination of psychological, practical and social factors.
Understanding these factors reveals why career change is often more difficult than it appears.
The Comfort of Familiarity
Humans naturally prefer familiar environments.
Even when a situation is not ideal, it still provides predictability.
People know:
- the organizational structure
- the expectations of their role
- the dynamics of their team
Changing jobs introduces uncertainty.
New colleagues, new systems and new expectations create temporary instability.
For many professionals the comfort of familiarity outweighs the potential benefits of change.
The Investment Effect
Another powerful factor is the investment people have already made in their career.
Years of education, experience and professional reputation create a strong commitment to the current path.
Psychologists call this the sunk cost effect.
People feel reluctant to abandon something in which they have already invested significant effort.
Even when a change might improve long-term satisfaction.
Identity and Reputation
Professional roles often become part of personal identity.
A person may think of themselves as:
- a senior engineer
- a manager
- a technical specialist
Changing jobs may require redefining this identity.
In addition, professionals may worry about how others will perceive their decision.
Questions such as “What will people think?” can create hesitation.
Fear of Making the Wrong Choice
Career decisions often feel irreversible.
Professionals may worry about making the wrong move and regret it later.
This fear encourages them to remain in a known situation rather than risk an uncertain alternative.
Ironically, avoiding change can also lead to long-term regret.
The Need for Clarity
Many professionals stay in the wrong job simply because they lack clarity about alternatives.
They know what they do not want, but they are unsure what they truly want instead.
Without a clear direction, change feels risky.
Developing this clarity is therefore a crucial step before making major career decisions.
Small Steps Toward Change
Career change does not always require immediate drastic action.
Professionals can begin by exploring possibilities gradually.
Examples include:
- discussing new responsibilities within their organization
- experimenting with side projects
- building new skills
- expanding professional networks
These steps reduce uncertainty and help identify meaningful opportunities.
Conclusion
People rarely stay in the wrong job because they lack courage.
More often they are influenced by familiarity, investment and uncertainty.
When professionals develop clarity about their direction and take gradual exploratory steps, change becomes far more manageable.
The first step toward a better career is often understanding what truly motivates you!
