Nearly every working person wonders if their "dream job" exists, a perfect job with high satisfaction, high pay and little stress. Here are some major reasons why finding a dream job seems almost impossible and why many job seekers never find one.
The Need to Support a Growing Family
When a person has a family, children to care for and a household to run, going after a dream job may not seem as important in the grand scheme of real life. Your dream job may require long-distance travel and significant time away from home, so searching for the ideal gig may mean abandoning a reliable job that pays the bills, offers benefits and provides a sense of financial security. If you want to pursue your dream job, you have to make time for it off the clock. Use your free time to put in job applications and schedule interviews with employers of interest.
A Lack of Education and Training
Many high-earning dream jobs require higher education and supplemental training. People who do not have the time to obtain a degree or receive the proper training may never qualify for the position of their dreams. In addition, rigorous training programs scare away some job seekers. Some people strive to complete training and academic courses, but they fail to pass the exams to acquire the certifications needed to operate in a field.
Not Having the Proper Connections
To get in the door of your dream job, it is essential to be in contact with the right network of people. Many people lack the proper connections and enthusiasm for networking that can help them capture the dream job they desire. You never know who can open a door of opportunity, so network with people online, through social media platforms and in-person to gain friends in influential places.
Weak Character and Poor Work Ethic
A dream job seems like the ultimate goal for career satisfaction, but it takes a lot of hard work, perseverance and courage that many job seekers fail to possess. Many find it impossible to snag their dream job because they lack the strength of character needed to outshine the competition and hang on for the long ride to success. If you plan to obtain your dream job, you must believe in your ability to get it and work tirelessly until you get there.
A Changing Conception of "Dream Job"
Even if you nail your dream job after years of preparation, it may turn out to be an unsatisfying gig. The picture-perfect job often appears more glamorous from afar than it actually is. The day-to-day activities may be more demanding and stressful than you imagined. When you finally obtain your original dream job, your idea of perfect employment is likely to have changed. What seems like the perfect job at 21 may be a nightmare at 41. Be open to changing your idea of a dream job so you can attain career satisfaction.
Instead of pursuing a dream job, it is realistic to follow a promising and rewarding career path within reach. If you can find enjoyment and fulfillment in any job you hold, you will feel much happier throughout your working life, even if you never land your dream job.
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