Career Planning is a Healthy Choice

Why be unhappy at your job when you don’t have to be? Learn to be pro-active and make informed career choices that can lead to a longer life and satisfying work. The types of work we do affect almost every aspect of our lives – and may even lengthen our lives. A study conducted by Duke University between 1955 and 1975 studied factors that affect human longevity. The top predictor of a long life was found to be job satisfaction – more than good health habits and good genes!

Long life, satisfying work and financial comfort are the rewards of pro-active career planning. Career decision-making based on interests, skills and dreams is a process of discovery and evaluation that can be learned and used throughout our working lives.

In this era of downsizing, buyouts and new technology, proactive career planning is a valuable skill to learn.