How To Make A Practical Career Move After A Personal Injury

Injury

After an accident that leaves you physically injured, it’s understandable to think everything is falling apart and you can’t go back to where you previously were. Your job, your reputation, or your business may be affected big time, and it seems impossible to get back up again and pursue what you have and are doing before.

Before you wail in self-pity and totally lose hope, keep in mind that only you can make a difference and propel yourself to a new path. Don’t worry, because here’s a practical guide to help you make a career move after a personal injury.

Make A Stable Financial Foundation

Changing your career is a big decision that comes with many risks. Making your financial foundation stable is beneficial as this is where you’ll pull money out for expenses that may be incurred during the shift.

Evaluate your financial plan, and if you think there’s not enough money for it because of the financial consequences of the accident, try to cut back on your expenses. Determine those that should be prioritized and cut out the ones that are not really important. All these preparation are crucial so the expenses associated with your career change will not come as a shock to you.

Decide On A New Field

The next step is to determine your new target – what do you want to do? Is there something you wish to become or do but because of your previous job, you weren’t given a chance to pursue it? Maybe the accident is a blessing in disguise, providing a perfect opportunity for you to take one bold step. No matter your situation, deciding on a new field to enter is necessary so you can direct your steps toward it.

Don’t be in a hurry and take time to decide. You can consult a career coach or therapist to help you determine a target field. This also proves to be beneficial in identifying if you have depression or anxiety as a result of the accident leading to your injury.

Research

Researching your new target career is essential for a smooth shift. Talk to people in the field and ask about their experiences and the challenges they have. Be aware of the qualifications and certifications required to those who want to pursue a career in it. If you plan to venture into a new business, research on the legalities of establishing it.

Compile all the information you got and engage yourself in activities that will help you improve your skills necessary in your new career. At the same time, start to disengage yourself from your previous work, de-cluttering your desk and putting your old files away. If you’re still in your old job, it is best to talk to your boss about your plan to make a career change.

Make Connections 

Connecting with recruiters is also helpful in landing a new job. If it’s a new business you want, make connections to other business people in the same niche. Attend seminars and conferences. Aside from learning new things and enhancing yourself, you can also meet other individuals who are new or experts in the field.

Going through an accident and injury is stressful not just in the area of physical health but also in finances and personal and professional development.

Timothy Garret

Timothy is a budding law writer who enjoys all aspect of the law industry. He’s currently studying to become a lawyer and is applying his law knowledge into what he writes about at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP. He spends time with his friends and swimming in his spare time.

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