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5 Realities of a New Job

by | Mar 19, 2015

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How long has it been since you started a new job? Before you make a job change, and especially if you are changing companies, you may want to consider a few simple truths. I was reminded of these truths this week as a CEO and I shared life stories with our WorkMatters Institute young professionals mentees on the subject of BALANCE (one of our Seven Pillars of Faith at Work).

I have changed companies five times in my career. Three of those career changes were into completely different industries. I have learned some powerful lessons through that process. Here are five simple ideas to consider honoring God with your new job:

  • Commit to a six to twelve month increase in work focus – Before you say yes to your new calling, make sure you deal with this reality. Your work life WILL need more focus and time. This is especially critical if you are married and/or have children.
  • Finish strong where you are – In both execution and relationships.
  • Enjoy powerful growth with God – Because He makes things “brand new” (Isaiah 48:7) in a new job, fear and anxiety can be very real. It’s a perfect season to sit daily in His lap.
  • Be hyper focused – Focus with intensity to build new relationships, learn the business, and find small opportunities to add value to the business.
  • Enjoy the new adventure – It can be stressful, but it can also be an exciting adventure of personal, spiritual and relational growth!

Closing the gap together,
David

Also read:
Overwhelmed at Work? 3 Biblical Ways to Beat Stress
12 Essential Faith at Work Podcasts
How to Turn Busyness into Productivity

Also read:
Overwhelmed at Work? 3 Biblical Ways to Beat Stress
12 Essential Faith at Work Podcasts
How to Turn Busyness into Productivity

 

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David Roth

David Roth has been the president and CEO of Workmatters since October, 2003. Workmatters is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in Northwest Arkansas in 2003 with a mission is to help people pursue God’s purpose for their work. Since then, Workmatters has been used to impact thousands of leaders in Northwest Arkansas and across the U.S. Prior to leading Workmatters, Mr. Roth was vice president, sales and marketing for J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. Before joining J.B. Hunt in 1999, David was the senior vice president of marketing for Manugistics, a supply chain management software provider in Maryland and vice president of marketing for American Software in Atlanta, Ga. He also has nine years of supply chain management experience with McKesson Corporation in San Francisco, Calif. and Harrison, Ark. David has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Arkansas. He resides in Fayetteville, Ark. with his wife, Theresa and has two sons, Dylan and Tyler.
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