How to Find Your Better

How to Find Your BetterHow to Find Your BetterAs you think about your future, consider the areas in which youre happy and those youre hoping for something better. Maybe itstaking better care of ourselves. Being a better partener/parent/friend/family member. Being less stressed. Making and/or saving more money. Traveling more. The list goes on.Were with youand we get that its human nature to want to improve.In fact, we have been reflecting on this so much that we have decided to change our tagline to, Find a better way to work. We truly believe we all deserve to find betters in our work and lives- and we know that for our users, a job with flexible work options may just be the very thing to open up a whole world of better.Now, how to get there? The first challenge with any goal or resolution is, of course, actually finding the time to abflug amidst an already busy life. The next challenge is having the energy to stick with it. Maybe we, like millions of others, just lose motivation. Or maybe we feel selfish taking extra time to invest in ourselves. Or maybe we lose sight and dont even remember what better can mean to us.If youre open to it, were here to give you a friendly push. We want you to know that there are many worthwhile reasons to find your better job this year, and how to make it happen.First, what does better mean for you? When it comes to creating a better, more fulfilling professional life, everyones better will be different. These statements represent some of the most common ways people define their better. The ones that resonate with you will help you discover your own definition.My better isImproving my health and well-being through fitness, nutrition, or ongoing treatment.Lowering my stress levels and developing better balance in my life.Working in an environment that focuses on results and supports workers to perform at their best.Having more time to spend with my children, partner, family, friends, or loved ones.Devoting more time to hobbies, travel, community involvement, or volunteering.Making more money, or making the money I have go further. Feeling more in control of my day-to-day life and the hours in my day.Not commuting to an bro every day.Focusing on acute or chronic health issues while maintaining or growing my career.Returning to work in a way that allows me to balance work and personal responsibilities.Finding a job that aligns with my core values and with a company I feel connected to.Your better will be a unique combination of some of those reasons and, probably, many others. The more ways you define better, the more motivation youll have to go out there and make it happenIn case you need some extra motivation, here are several reasons to find your better1. Flexible work options improve so many areas of our lives. Whether its better health, better relationships, better work-life balance, or many other things, flexible jobs (like those with remote work options, flexible schedules, part-time hours, or freela nce options) come to our rescue. Our annual survey on how flexible work impacts peoples personal lives found that94% thought it would have a positive impact on their personal lives.90% thought a flexible job would help them take better care of themselves.89% believed it would decrease their levels of stress.63% thought it would increase their exercise and fitness frequency.87% said it would create more time to spend with family or friends.2. Its a great time to be searching for a job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment has reached a low of 4.1%. Wages are steadily (if slowly) increasing. And when it comes to flexible jobs, were seeing more opportunities than ever before. Telecommuting has grown 115% over the last 10 years. Freelancing is expected to grow to 58% of the U.S. bevlkerung over the next 10 years. Flexible and part-time schedules are increasingly common and popular. Over the last year, flexible job listings on grew 17%. If youve been wary of the job market over the last few years, 2018 looks to be the strongest year for job seekers in a long time. 3. Worried about changing jobs too quickly? Job hopping is no longer frowned upon. Yet another perk of the ever-evolving job market changing jobs frequently, once thought to spell doom to any professional, is no longer a big deal. On changing jobs, Forbes reported that 45% of employees plan to stay with their employer for less than two years, so we ought to get comfortable with the idea.If youve recently started a new job, but are quickly finding out its not the great opportunity you thought it would be, dont let that hold you back from finding something better If youre unsatisfied in a job, its not good for you or your employer to drag things out. Start your search for better-fitting job, and youll be doing a favor for yourself, your employer, and whoever lands your old job4. Youre not alone in wanting to find something better- not by a long shot. A recent survey found that 71% of pe ople who are currently employed are looking to change employers. Why are so many people unhappy at their current companies?45% of respondents said they rarely or never get the money they deserve.44% believe that they are always or often overlooked. 64% say their supervisors dont give them enough support.Almost two-thirds of those who responded believe that their job is having a significant impact on their mental and behavioral health.63% said that they have always, often or sometimes taken part in unhealthy behaviors such as drinking or crying regularly.5. Changing jobs can grow your salarysignificantly. In a strong job market (like the one were currently in), professionals with great skills and experience stand to earn 8-10% more for every job change they make, also according to Forbes. Some reports (depending on your industry and skill set) say you could make as much as 20% more by changing jobs.How does that compare with the average raise people expect to see by staying in their current job? In 2017, the average salary increase for employees staying with the same company was only 3%. If youre on the fence about changing jobs, this just might push you over. Now its time to start finding your better Heres how1. Define what better means to you. In 2018, what are your priorities in life and at work? Where do you want to focus your attention, time, and energy? And what do you wish were different or better about your current professional situation? 2. Think about which types of work flexibility would help you. Working remotely, or part-time, or freelancing, or having a flexible schedule- or any combination of these- is possible in most career fields. Read about the fastest-growing career fields for flexible jobs and the top career fields for work flexibility. And check out the most surprising flexible jobs for some inspiration. 3. Start learning about the best companies for flexible and remote jobs. These companies have proven track records of supporting flexible work options and wanting better for their employees. This is where we regularly report on great companies and jobs for flexibility. And this is where you can watch videos and attend live webinars, for free, with companies hiring for flexible jobs. 4. Research flexible jobs You can use to research the flexible jobs available for your career level, location, flexible work interests, and more. Whether or not youre a member, youll see all of the currently available job listings on our site, which can help you learn about exactly whats being offered for someone like you. members will see the full job descriptions, company information, and application instructions. Not a member? Youll see a shorter description, but not the company details or application instructions. 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