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There can be some career lines where this switch can be difficult but it’s not a universal rule and employees can go on to become very successful and happy in their newfound jobs. Here are 5 golden rules to keep in mind while taking that all-important decision:

#1 Get Inspired. To begin with, get inspired by those who actually did and thrived in their new careers. There have been several cases when even high paying investment bankers quit their jobs to venture out into their own business.

#2 Know your calibre. You could look at jobs that do not require specific technical expertise. You could be an engineer by profession, but a writer at heart. All you need to make the change is start blogging, get a few articles published and if they get enough readers, you could well become a full-time writer to make a living.

#3 Explore related industries. Look at industries that are not very different from yours. One example here is that of media and public relations. Many people make a switch from one to the other. Or, you could have been involved in the sales industry but you can easily translate these skills to property management. If you love to communicate, have been a successful manager and can hold on people’s attention for a long time, why not become a motivational speaker? You could be in any industry and if you know it well enough, you could become a business consultant. But, it’s difficult to break into something very different, for example the science industry. Be realistic about what you should do and can do.

#4 Bet on outperformers. Look at industries that are outperforming others the most right now and will do so for the foreseeable future. For example, real estate in Dubai is one where many people have made their fortunes. You’ll need connections and the knowledge to sell. You’ll be surprised to see people coming from all walks of life to become a real estate agent. A booming industry may hire the most and will have more jobs to offer.

#5 Don’t ignore the SMEs. You should also seek out openings at smaller companies rather than big ones as the former may be more flexible in their hiring guidelines. A smaller organisation may value your skills and experience more and may promote you even faster if you are good enough at the job.

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