Last week I went to hear Pamela Skillings speak at Pace University. Pamela is the author of Escape from Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your Dreams. In her presentation, she shared some chilling statistics about the American workforce including:
- The average American spends more than 100,000 hours working over their lifetime; that’s more time than they spend with their spouse and family.
- 50% of people are dissatisfied with their jobs and 80% have fantasized about a new job.
- The #1 cause of job stress is lack of control over what you do and how you do it.
Whether you are questioning staying in corporate America or staying in your current job, having a plan is key. In this new economy, thing change quickly and very few people stay with one company for their entire career. New careers and new jobs don’t happen over night. It takes creativity, commitment, and patience to reach your goals. Having a strong support network is key. What steps are you taking to plan your escape and move on to the job of your dreams?