The Great Resignation: Do You Really Have to Quit to Find Your Calling?

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on February 10, 2022

Why are people quitting their jobs in record numbers? The short answer: the pandemic. Still, the specific reasons are nearly as varied as the people quitting. 

Many are quitting out of necessity, and for various logistical reasons. Many workers have had to become stay-at-home parents/teachers/caregivers. Some can’t return because they or someone in their household is in a high-risk group, and employers aren’t offering acceptable measures to minimize Covid-related health risks. Or they otherwise feel their employers aren’t looking out for them.

What are the Best Careers for the Enneagram Type 4?

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on February 04, 2022

If you’re an Enneagram Type 4, you’re happiest when you can use your talents, get recognition for your artistic and creative strengths, and have enough autonomy to get things done on your own. Most Type 4s prefer a job that provides them with some independence, a flexible schedule, and the ability to be as creative as possible. Sadly, it can take some time to find a career that checks all of those boxes. 

How to Find a Job You Love by Asking These 6 Crucial Questions

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on February 02, 2022

While not everyone needs to find purpose in a career to be happy, many of us search for a meaningful job. But how do you find the right job for you? And when do you know you’ve got there? Whether you’ve been working for decades, or are just starting your professional journey, it takes a bit of soul-searching to figure out what career path may be a fit for you. Wondering how to find a job you love? The following six questions can guide you in the process.

How to Become an Entrepreneur, Based on your Personality Type

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on January 21, 2022

It’s easy to think that entrepreneurs fall into just a few personality categories but every personality type has the potential to become brilliant entrepreneurs. Each type has their own unique strengths that can help them succeed when setting up a business.

Read on to find out more about how to become an entrepreneur, based on your personality type.

Signs It's Time to Quit Your Job, Based on Your Personality Type

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on January 07, 2022

Hating work is having a moment, and workers are quitting their jobs at record-breaking rates. 4.4 million workers quit their jobs in September 2021 alone. The Great Resignation has evolved into an anti-work revolution, and people are questioning what they really want in their careers more than ever before. 

What are the Best Jobs for Introverts that Pay Really Well?

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on December 08, 2021

Multiple studies show that Extraverts earn more than Introverts. Yes, your chances of getting a highly paid job depend on important factors such as your educational background and work experience—but your personality type plays a role too. And the data confirms it: Extraverts are making (sometimes tens of thousands) more than their introverted peers.

7 Signs It's Time for a Career Shift, Based on your Personality

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on December 06, 2021

Only you can know when it’s time for a career shift but there are some pretty clear signs to watch out for. 

Depending on your personality type, you might experience workplace boredom and stress in different ways. If you’re someone who likes helping people, it might be time for a career shift when your job doesn’t help you do that. Or if you’re an ambitious personality type, you might realize a lack of career progression is the reason you need to jump ship.

How to Define Your Career Goals, Based on Your Personality Type

Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on December 02, 2021

As you attempt to formulate career goals, your personality type is an important factor you would be wise to consider. Whether you’re just starting out, advancing along a previously chosen career path, or getting ready to make a change, your long-term happiness and satisfaction are at stake.

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