#CareerChange #OfficeJobBlues #TradesmanTurnedDeskJob
Are you feeling stuck in a job that just doesn’t satisfy you anymore? Do you find yourself daydreaming of a more fulfilling career outside of your office walls? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with the transition from a hands-on trade job to a mundane office job. But fear not, there are steps you can take to make a positive change and find a career that truly excites you.
In this article, we’ll explore the challenges of transitioning from a trade job to an office job and provide valuable tips on how to navigate this career change. From evaluating your skills and interests to exploring new career paths, we’ll cover everything you need to know to make a successful transition and find a job that fulfills you.
##Understanding the Challenges of Transitioning from a Trade Job to an Office Job
Transitioning from a trade job to an office job can be a daunting experience. Here are some common challenges that people face in this transition:
1. **Loss of Hands-On Work:** If you’re used to working with your hands and being physically active in your trade job, sitting at a desk all day can be a major adjustment.
2. **Mental Stimulation:** Office jobs often involve repetitive tasks and little room for creativity, which can leave you feeling bored and unfulfilled.
3. **Financial Considerations:** It’s not uncommon for office jobs to offer lower salaries compared to trade jobs, which can be a major factor in your overall satisfaction with your new role.
4. **Lack of Passion:** If you’re passionate about your trade and find little fulfillment in your office job, it can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction and frustration.
##Evaluating Your Skills and Interests
When making a career change, it’s important to take some time to evaluate your skills and interests. Consider the following questions:
1. **What Are Your Strengths:** Reflect on the skills and strengths you’ve developed in your trade job. Are there any transferable skills that could be valuable in a different career?
2. **What Are Your Interests:** What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Are there any hobbies or activities that you’re passionate about and could potentially turn into a new career path?
3. **Exploring New Career Paths:** Research different industries and job opportunities that align with your skills and interests. Look for positions that offer a balance of mental stimulation, creativity, and the potential for growth.
##Tips for Making a Successful Career Change
If you’re feeling unsatisfied in your office job and yearning for a more fulfilling career, here are some tips to help you make a successful career change:
1. **Networking:** Reach out to friends, family, and professional contacts to learn about potential job opportunities. Networking can open doors to new career paths and provide valuable insights into different industries.
2. **Further Education:** Consider pursuing additional education or certifications that can help you transition into a new career. Whether it’s taking night classes, enrolling in online courses, or attending workshops, investing in your education can open up new career possibilities.
3. **Exploring Entrepreneurship:** If you have a passion or hobby that you’ve always wanted to turn into a business, now might be the perfect time to explore entrepreneurship. Starting your own business can provide the flexibility and fulfillment that you’ve been missing in your office job.
4. **Seeking Professional Guidance:** Consider seeking the help of a career coach or counselor to guide you through the process of making a career change. A professional can provide valuable insights, resources, and support to help you navigate this transition.
##Finding Fulfillment in a New Career
Finding fulfillment in a new career after transitioning from a trade job to an office job may take time and effort, but it’s entirely possible. Here are some steps to help you find fulfillment in your new career:
1. **Pursue Your Passion:** Identify a career path that aligns with your passions and interests. Whether it’s a new industry, a different role within your current field, or entrepreneurship, pursuing your passion is essential for finding fulfillment in your career.
2. **Work-Life Balance:** Consider the work-life balance that a new career offers. If you value flexibility, autonomy, and the ability to pursue your interests outside of work, look for a career that prioritizes these values.
3. **Continuous Growth:** Choose a career that offers opportunities for continuous growth and learning. Whether it’s through professional development, mentorship, or challenging projects, finding a career that allows you to grow and develop as a professional is key to long-term satisfaction.
4. **Job Satisfaction:** Evaluate potential job opportunities based on the level of job satisfaction they offer. Look for roles that provide a sense of fulfillment, purpose, and meaning in your work.
In conclusion, transitioning from a trade job to an office job can be a challenging experience, but with the right mindset and approach, you can find a career that truly fulfills you. By evaluating your skills and interests, exploring new career paths, and pursuing your passions, you can make a successful career change and find a job that brings you joy and satisfaction. Don’t be afraid to seek professional guidance and take the necessary steps to create a career that excites and motivates you. Remember, it’s never too late to pursue a career that aligns with your values and aspirations.
Give yourself some time to get used to the office environment.If you can’t,try something else,life isn’t over because your expectations didn’t meet reality.
Get a second job , same hours, bank, holiday.
Grass is greener
Realize the issue isn’t the job but the fact that you don’t enjoy working like everyone else lol first step is acceptance, second step is just working hard to make more money. If you have to work might as well max out your income
Start working out. I complete my job as early as possible then I use the rest of my work day to get some physical gains. Be careful wit the bitches though they’ll ruin everything
After working dozens of different jobs in my life, I realized that as along as I spend a third of my life making rich people more rich, I’m not going to like it. There is no other way around this.
Time to work on yourself instead of putting it all into work. Work is work
It’s work. What do people expect from work?
Well, if you’re really that bored of it then perhaps try and go back to plumbing or do something else? I’d stick to doing it for now though because I’m assuming you just started and perhaps there are thing you haven’t learned yet. Not just skill wise, but corporate wise and self improvement wise too
What do you want to do? How long have you done CS during the boring times can you do things to improve yourself or bring value to the company. Bringing value helps with promos, salary, bonuses, etc.
If you’re bored then you can certainly skill-out of the help desk by specializing.
Go back to a trade.
But that sweet, sweet air conditioning!
I mean you wanted an easier job with less responsibilities and got it. What are you upset about?
But now that you have a “real” job, you can start accusing trade labor of ripping you off and not wanting to work!
Also in all seriousness I suck at sitting in one place. If you’re bored you have a calling to harder work. That’s actually not a bad thing to have going for a personality. Perhaps look at sales or more challenging office based jobs. (Direct services, management etc)
I hear you. Office jobs are boring and seem simple compared to a trade job. I went through the same change and find it hard to adjust to the life I live now.
People around me complain that their jobs are hard. They have no idea what hard work is apparently. I yearn for a return to the outdoors and fresh air.
Great so you went from one miserable job to the next
I am currently in an office job wanting to do trade. Lol
Lol I’m the opposite. I’ve got an cozy office job and flirt with a new trade but the money wouldn’t be equal unless I Make a business and have volume
Some people just aren’t meant for the office life
I was a fireman turned office worker and can totally relate. Make sure you have a physical hobby like weightlifting/swimming whatever that really makes you feel tired physically. I miss the fire days but I think long term office work is better on the body. Best of luck
Same here brother. From licensed plumber to working in an engineering firm. Granted my plumbing license isn’t recognized where I live now, I made a temporary switch to get back on my feet, but man I miss building commercial plumbing systems.
Take it step by step brother, I’d give myself a year before throwing in the towel, if you still hate it there’s nothing wrong with going back.
Study for certs and improve your skills during downtime.
Hey, I get how switching from plumbing to IT can be a bit dull. If you’re up for something on the side, ever thought about an affiliate gig? I’m with InvoiceNet, an invoicing tool for freelancers and small businesses. It’s pretty chill – you help spread the word and earn some extra cash. Could be a cool way to mix things up and use your skills. Hit me up if you wanna know more. Good luck!
How many 60 year old plumbers do you come across? The choice is yours.
Are there any apps you can sign up for that allow you to do plumbing work on the side? Like we have Handy here in the US. I know it doesn’t get you away from the desk job permanently but maybe it could give you the fix you’re looking for after work hours. Plus extra cash is never a bad thing.
Think about your knees and back?
I work at a desk job to with patinets but I have to basically sit here until a patient comes up so I have somthing to do lol. Not a bad gig and the money is fair , anybody have some entertaining websites ? and free book recom?
Look into the infrastructure side of IT. If you get into networking there’s opportunity for more hands on work that you could enjoy for a while.
You need to find a hybrid position back in your trade. Supervisor position where you spend a good chunk of time in the office but get to go into the field and work with your hands from time to time.
If you have downtime, learn another skill on the company time.
That’s funny. I keep thinking I need to be a plumber
Not sure why this isn’t more popular advice but if youre bored with nothing to do at work cant you find something productive to for yourself? You’re at an office so you have a computer. What would you be doing with your free time at home? Listen to a podcast, and audio book, take an online course. Learn something new. Idk. And get paid to do it on company time.
I’m in a specialized trade job and after the last week and a half of working in outdoors in these freezing temps all day, I’m fkn tired of it. Yeah the money is decent, but damn I’m so cold all the time. Sometimes I wish I had a cushy indoor job where I make just enough to get by. I’m not trying to die a millionaire, I just want to pay my bills. Have a little extra and enjoy what time I have left on this earth
get a second more challenging job and OE
Most of the time what we think we want isn’t. What we really want is just a change in our personal out of work life. At least it rings true with me. Maybe for others out there.
Back to plumbing?
IT has two types of people:
– nerds who want to do this, the money is nice but not 100% expected for many of us
– non-nerds who do it for the money
The non-nerd route is – get a degree, become a lawyer, get a MBA, become a program manager and then you exploit the nerds who do the work. It’s better to be a lawyer for a big tech company with all it’s benefits than a law firm that wants you to work 90hr weeks.
Some non-nerds get a Comp Sci degree or now a cyber security degree but have no real desire or passion for it other than the money and it’s a desk job. They almost always fail.
Unless how computers, software, the Internet works utterly fascinates you the nerd route of service desk, software dev etc. are all dead ends.
Start working on a side hustle. Just a hour a day. Make plans, goals, stepping stones. It least it’s your thing
Some people listen to podcasts and stuff or find secondary things to do to pass the time. That’s the tradeoff right? If you’re gonna work in an environment where time flies due to the work, it’s likely going to be draining and exhausting. If it’s easy on your bodies and an easy job, it’s going to be boring and you have to find stimulation from elsewhere.
Your body thanks you for the transition you’ve made.
Not sure how old are you, but imo desk jobs sre something we should do only until we’re 35. Sitting is the new smoking. Not good for your health. You’ll first feel it in your lower back.
Why did you stop being a plumber?
Seek help.
Find a side hustle you can do during downtime or just read and get other shit done.
Learn skills to move up. Tf kind of job do you want lol
Why would you leave plumbing for IT? plumbers make a crap ton of money and you can get into an office role after awhile anyways if you want…
IT is boring as hell, don’t know why you picked that friend
Yeah, well it turns out most of us just don’t like work. 🤷♂️