No matter how strange it may sound, going down the career ladder happens quite often. At first it is difficult to imagine the reasons for this, but as a rule people reduce themselves to less stressful and more interesting work.
This may also be the question of the industry you are in. If the industry is underdeveloped, you’d better look for alternatives, even if changing careers would mean a move down.
What are the basic things to consider if you move down? First of all, think carefully about how much your salary would be reduced. Weigh all the pros and cons and make the decision whether it suits you or not. The advantages of moving down are experiencing less stress at work, flexible hours, and various employment options.
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Make a decision.
Think carefully about what you are about to lose. What are the benefits of the new position? Is it all worth it? If your answer is ‘yes’ then go ahead.
Start job search
Before you start looking for a job, you should have a clear idea of what you really want to do and what field interests you the most. Downsizing is similar to a career change, that is, a fresh start. There is no need to rush, take a deep breath and take as much time as you need to choose.
There’s no harm in trying
Sometimes it’s really hard to choose what exactly you want to do. But this is not a big problem because you just need to start understanding what kind of work it is, whether you are interested in it or not. There are always a large number of opportunities to work part-time or volunteer.
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Writing a cover letter is not mandatory but it is very helpful. Express your personality in a cover letter and emphasize the universal skills you’ve learned in your previous job.
work applications
There are several types of job applications. You may need to apply in person, fill out a paper application form, or complete an online application. Study everything you need to know about job applications to complete them correctly.
websites
If you are determined to go down, not up, you will have no problem navigating the webs. The universal job search rule is this: the higher you are trying to search, the more difficult it will be to get what you want, due to strong competition and a limited number of jobs. The low level positions are multiple and not many people fight for them. So feel free to use any job search website.
Think different
It is always important what you think about this or that step in life. Consider relegation positively, as a transition and career change, not a loss.
Chill your ambitions
Once you have decided to step down, prepare to become a lower level employee compared to what you used to be. It is important to be humble enough and fulfill whatever task is expected of you.