I’ve spoken with many prospective franchisees over the years. Many of them have been at the proverbial fork in the road. They’ve usually had a good life so far, created their family, and saved a few dollars along the way. But, after successfully climbing the career ladder for several years, sometimes people find themselves wondering, “what’s next?” Sometimes the question of what’s next for people stems from feelings of being unhappy or unfulfilled in their current career; for others, asking “what’s next” is simply the question that will lead them to the next logical step on their career path. Whatever the motivation, often the people I’ve spoken with are fearful of making a mistake with their next career choice. The job market is not always kind to job seekers, especially those of us in the middle to late stages of our career. So, back to the fork in the road. Whenever you consider a career change, there are a few paths forward:
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- Do nothing and stay in your current job
- Find a new/better job
- Start your own independent business
- Open a franchise