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Different career stages
Our careers can last throughout our entire adult lives and consist of various career stages. Because changes in life affect your career and the rest of your life, it’s a good idea to pause and take a moment to think about your own situation from time to time. Different feelings and thoughts that you may have about your career are natural and should not be worried about. However, if you are constantly ruminating, questioning the meaningfulness of your work or worried about your own health, it is a good idea to talk to occupational health specialists. Work ability coaches have extensive expertise and knowledge about different career stages and can help with issues related to education and income as well as coping. Similarly, an appointment with an occupational psychologist allows you to review your own situation and discuss your feelings when the need arises. Occupational psychologists and work ability coaches also help and coach supervisors and the company’s management as well as the work community.
Below are the most common topics and situations that people wish to discuss at occupational health appointments. We hope that the videos will provide you with ideas and tips to support your career.
Start of career
At the beginning of a career, it is very common to question whether you are in the right field or whether you should pursue a career in a different field. At the beginning of their careers, young people are often learning to become independent and have to adapt their expenses and income to their new life situation, which raises various questions related to livelihood. Work ability coaches provide help with various issues, including livelihood, education and identifying your own strengths. Watch the video to see what Work Ability Coach Minna has to say.
Developing working life skills as a young adult enables a sustainable career
When transitioning from student life to working life, many things change, and the rules of working life often differ from the rules of student life. Did you know that the start of your career could be a great time to review and develop your own ways of working? Good working life skills enable you to have a meaningful and sustainable career. See Occupational Psychologist Merike’s tips for developing working life skills.
At the beginning of a career, some people can have a strong desire to show off their own skills and abilities. There can also be a lot of new things to learn at work, and the adequacy of your own skills may worry you. Keep in mind that you are at the beginning of your career and you are still learning. Your work should not feel too stressful. After your work is done for the day, you should have enough resources to do things that are meaningful to you.
Save our occupational psychologist’s tips for starting your career:
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Ask if you have any questions – learn to ask for help.
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Remember that working life is about learning – you are not supposed to know everything right away, and you have the right to practise, grow and develop throughout your entire life.
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Ask for feedback.
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Openly share your thoughts, observations and views.
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Remember that you have the right to limit your amount of work and that everyone has the right to be treated well.
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It is also important to make time for life outside of work. This includes restorative sleep, a regular and healthy diet, hobbies and close relationships that support coping.
Middle stage of career
The middle stage of a career refers to a period of time between the ages of approximately 30–60 years. These years are often called the busiest years of one’s life. The middle stage of a career is often characterised by a developed professional self-esteem, possible changes in work tasks or a change of jobs and clear career goals. This stage is also a common time for people to start a family and, as a result, they now have to find time for both their own hobbies as well as their children’s hobbies.
Leading a busy life with work and family – when there’s not enough time for everything
If you have to balance work, family life, ageing parents and your own hobbies in the middle stage of your career, managing the whole can feel difficult. Since the number of hours in a day remains the same despite your changed life situation, it may be necessary to discuss changes to work tasks or working hours at the workplace. Our work ability coaches are available if you need someone to talk to or want to ask for advice.
New challenges or a completely new career
Career advancement and new challenges often become relevant when you have gained quite a bit of experience in your career. Is your job motivating and does it meet your wishes? Do you yearn for more challenges, or do you perhaps wish to have fewer responsibilities or move into a completely new profession? It is important to discuss career aspirations with both your employer and occupational health specialists. A meaningful and motivating job ensures a long and sustainable career. Watch the video for our work ability coach’s tips.
End of career
What does the end of a career mean? When you reach the age of 60, you will still have nearly 10 working years ahead of you. Some people have the energy and motivation to continue working, and some people have to adjust their working hours or consider retirement due to personal reasons or their health. Watch the video for Work Coach Riitta’s advice.
Comprehensive well-being throughout your career
Changes in your career are also reflected into your personal life. We all know that taking care of our well-being is essential for coping, but finding the time can sometimes be difficult when we have to juggle the demands of both work and personal life. The requirements for recovery and well-being are also different at the age of 20 than at the age of 50, for example. Our occupational health care and specialists are here for you if you are worried about your own well-being. See Service Director Anna’s thoughts on holistic well-being.
