Do you find yourself saying I hate my job, a lot? Need an escape? Let’s plan one. Complaining is not the answer, although, one day we all realize that most of our time talking about our job is spent complaining about it.

By an escape, I don’t mean going to lunch and forgetting to come back to work. I mean actually planning an escape. What could you do? If you like the work, you could explore a similar one. What other businesses there are locally that you could make a lateral move to? Do you have someone you know there to network with? Do they have any openings coming up?

If you are willing to move you could check out other companies of the same type across the country. Research who is in a growth phase and may need more people with your capabilities.

Today, making a lateral move is a little more difficult than in past years. Jobs are not as plentiful. For someone with real job skills there are always companies who would like to pluck you away from your present employer.

Do you have contacts at companies with similar employment? You might want to ask around on the q/t if they are expanding or need to replace someone. Contacts you’ve met at trade shows or from directories may be invaluable here.

If you are going to make a move cross country it would be a good to spend extra time checking out the area. Do you know anyone who has lived in the area under consideration? If you live in a small city and you’re going to a larger one, will traffic or crime be a problem? Check things out on city data dot com. They cover nearly every good sized metro area in the USA. Usually the locals are glad to share about their city, schools, local economy, attractions, standard of living and living pace.

Perhaps you need a real change of careers. If you are truly sick of the type of work you do, explore some other options. I have met many a person who made a total new different career choice or change. Perhaps working part time in a new field will give you an idea if it’s for you.

Another option might be to go out on your own. If you have learned some skills that could translate into your own business, you may want to explore that option. Be aware that working for yourself will require more discipline as there is not a boss to force you to get up and go to work and there’s no time clock to punch.

Do you have a work passion you’ve never explored? Now might be the time to delve a little deeper and find out if it’s a possibility.

Before you make a jump, check to make sure you didn’t sign a restrictive non-compete clause. Some employers like to make sure employees can’t go into competition with them or go to work for a local competitor. If you have signed such a clause it usually has a geographic restriction to be valid. If you move outside of that area, no problem.

Darryl Van Kirk has been self employed the majority of his life and working from home 10 of the last 12 years. Visit Darryl’s new web site based on his experience as a diabetic Cause and Cure for Type 2 Diabetes . One of his current businesses is: AffordableBenefitPlan.com He is also involved in other home based business ventures.

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