Has anyone thought about a career change since having cancer?
PUBLISHED July 12, 2018
Tamera Anderson-Hanna is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and became a Registered Yoga Teacher while coping with breast cancer in 2015. She owns Wellness, Therapy, & Yoga in Florida where she provides personal wellness services and coaching and she is a public speaker on wellness-related topics. You can connect with her at www.wellnesstherapyyoga.com.
Has anyone thought about a career change since having cancer? Maybe some wonder if their job is still compatible, depending on their diagnosis and any permanent or frequent side effects. But I suspect some wonder if the way they spend their day is really making them happy after having had cancer. Has anyone wondered if what you do daily is relevant to your interests and passion?
I am fortunate that I will soon have attained 20 years of employment with my current employer, and in less than two years, I can take an optional retirement, stay for a few more years or transfer to another position and employer. This is both exciting and scary. Will cancer play a role in my future career? Will future employers have a concern about my history of having had breast cancer? What direction do I point myself in if I’m thinking about a change?
I am fortunate that I will soon have attained 20 years of employment with my current employer, and in less than two years, I can take an optional retirement, stay for a few more years or transfer to another position and employer. This is both exciting and scary. Will cancer play a role in my future career? Will future employers have a concern about my history of having had breast cancer? What direction do I point myself in if I’m thinking about a change?
I am a certified rehabilitation counselor and have several interests. I love being busy and having varied skills, but maybe it is time to gain a little more focus to refine career interests and find a direction for any future goals I may want to pursue. Being trained as a rehabilitation counselor, I have worked with individuals who experienced illness or injury to consider career changes. For some people, finding a new job is required, as their former position may no longer be compa tible with their abilities and disabilities. I don't presently need to take any disabilities into account, but I am wondering about my interests and opportunities.
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