Posted: 2 July 2023
If
the mere thought of Mondays and waking up for work makes you cringe, then it’s
safe to assume that you hate your job. We often ignore our need for transformation
in our careers because the concept of change is one that is frightening and
filled with uncertainty- all of which could be considered an inconvenience when
you’ve gone on to find comfort in your misery. People would much rather stay in
their secure yet unfulfilling jobs than to embark on the seemingly terrifying
journey of change.
In
the early 1960’s David Gleicher created the formula for change. This formula
was later simplified by Kathleen Dannemiller and presented in 1992 as such:
D x V + F > R
i.e. Dissatisfaction (with
the status quo) x Vision (of future possibilities) + First Steps (towards
change) > Resistance (to change)
Coincidentally,
the above-mentioned factors of change can be related to the reasons why people
stay in jobs they hate. The dissatisfaction in your current job must be just
enough for you to make a change. Sure, you’re certain that you want to leave
your job but what do you envision yourself doing outside of it? Taking the
first step is often the hardest and can demotivate people to leave their
unhappy work environment; and the obstacles you might face along the way and
the fears you have to overcome seem too taunting to bare- all of which play a
role in you staying in an uninspiring space.
i. Dissatisfaction
Your
dissatisfaction with your current job or circumstance must be enough to bring
you to action. If your dissatisfaction is such that you complain about it, but
do nothing, change is not likely to happen.
ii. Vision
Often
people’s dissatisfaction is great enough, but they have no vision of what they
want to do in their careers. They cannot visualise what the alternative to
their current circumstance can be. In the absence of such a vision, any action
is directionless and will not amount to the desired change. The Soapbox
Franchise Group not only provides you with a clear vision of what it is like to
be your own boss and owning your own business, we also provide you with a clear
plan of how to achieve this.
iii. First Steps
The
third factor in the formula for change is taking the first steps toward change.
Many people never take these first steps, because they either lack the courage,
or they lack the knowledge of what the first steps will be. The Soapbox
Franchise Group has more than a decade of experience in the corporate fashion
industry and can help you with the knowledge, and a proven model for success.
iv. Resistance
Resistance
to change can be internal (fear, anxiety, insecurity, discomfort) or external
(family, friends, authoritative figures). It is very important to have an
honest look at the resistance factors in your life and identify them. Ask
yourself if these factors will still be a factor in 10 years from now. And ask
yourself if you can afford to stay where you are.
At Soapbox Group we
know that change is hard, but we love to walk the path of change with each one
of our franchisees and see them grow into the careers they envisioned.
Greetings! Very helpful advice in this particular article! It is the little changes that will make the largest changes. Many thanks for sharing!