Many people these days change career throughout their working life. What are the main reasons for it? Is it a positive or negative development for them personally and for the society as a whole?

The most part of the active period of people's

life

is spent building a

career

,

first

to make ends meet,

also

to have a productive and fulfilling existence. During

this

span, some people pursue a single

path

and stick to it, while others are more flexible and explore different vocation. There is a debate whether a switch in

career

in one's professional

life

is advantageous or detrimental.

This

essay will discuss the reason for

career

changes, its impact on the individuals and the community at large. To start with, a plethora of young adults that are commencing their professional

life

are in a dilemma of what

career

path

to take and sometimes make random decisions without deep thinking or consultation. These sets of people end up getting dissatisfied with their employment and within a short time are already looking for new opportunities. The cause of dissatisfaction can range from incommensurate remuneration to unfavourable work conditions.

For instance

, the recent research by the labour institute in Nigeria concluded that there is a 70% chance that a professional that doesn't consult a

career

coach before selecting a

career

path

will switch careers in the

first

five years of employment. Another reason is the advent of technology, which has placed demands for new develop digital skills.

This

new opportunity has enticed people into shifting from their initial

career

path

to embracing the new wave. A classic example is the enormous data scientist vacancy available everywhere in the world today.

Although

,

career

switches have caused massive discomfort for many employers, employee's well being and job satisfaction is paramount. Job change for a myriad of people is pertinent to their well being both physically and emotionally. The society at large benefits from

this

as a lot of people are depressed because of their jobs easily snap out when they switch.

For instance

, the president of Liberia was a depressed banker before he resigned to do politics and suddenly had a new breath of

life

and now is a very successful politician. In conclusion,

career

changes are sometimes necessary as it produces more gleeful people who are productive and contributing positively to the society. It is predicted that the more flexible

career

changes become, the more likely it is that professionals will become successful because they don't have to pitch a tent in an unfulfilling

career

.