I heard the above lament at a recent workshop of experienced professionals, and it neatly encapsulates one common mistake that job seekers make. Too many aspiring job seekers put off making a change because they are worried about choosing the wrong next job – even when the current job is itself a wrong fit. The status quo might be bad, but the unknown future could be even worse!
Unfortunately, this fear of making the wrong decision is also a decision (i.e., to do nothing). The energy you fritter away worrying is energy that could be better used on job search activity. The delay in moving forward is time you will never get back.
Finish reading this article on Forbes.com…