Management Tip of the Day: Don't Make a Career Move You'll Regret

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   TIPS   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile MARCH 7, 2013 Don't Make a Career Move You'll Regret No matter what industry you work in, what role you fill, or how successful you are, chances are you've made a bad career decision. Here are two of the most common ones and how to avoid them: Taking the job for the money. Many people opt into high-paying, but ultimately dissatisfying, careers. And once they get there, they often feel trapped. If you're considering taking a job for the salary alone, take a step back and think about how the job might be meaningful (or not) aside from compensation. Not quitting sooner. People who finally leave a job to pursue a passion often look back and think, "Why didn't I get out of there sooner?" You won't get those years back. If you're yearning to do what you really care about but biding your time, save yourself the future disappointment and quit sooner rather than later. Today's Management Tip was adapted from "The Top Five Career Regrets" by Daniel Gulati. Read the full post and join the discussion » Share Today's Tip: FEATURED PRODUCT Sidetracked: Why Our Decisions Get Derailed, and How We Can Stick to the Plan Ebook Now Available Keep getting in your own way? Learn what stops you from reaching your goals and how to change this disruptive behavior. Psychologist and Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino helps you better understand the nuances of your decisions and how they get derailed – so you have more control over keeping them on track. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS How to Write Clearly Think Before Adopting the Latest Marketing Fad Encourage Employees to Want to Stay Use Questions to Build Your Case Win Over Your New Boss Master a New Skill Learn To Be Charismatic Write Your First Draft Fast Balance Creative Free Time with Structure Managers: It's OK to Keep Your Door Closed All Previous Tips BEST SELLERS HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR's 10 Must Reads Boxed Set HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations HBR Guide to Better Business Writing HBR Guide to Getting the Right Work Done Introducing Mobile ManageMentor Powered by the proven content of Harvard ManageMentor™ iTunes >> Android >> UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. OPT OUT If you do not wish to receive any email messages from Harvard Business Review, click here. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2013 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)