By Cathy Goodwin Over the years, I have identified two kinds of midlife career changers: Jumpers and
Clingers. Jumpers thrive on energy, enthusiasm and improbable luck. The last three times
they leaped, a net appeared. They see no reason why the next jump should be any
different. Clingers thrive on careers that offer security, money and identity. When they
outgrow their careers, or find themselves forced out, they feel lost. They can't
remember the last time they found themselves in this position. Coaching jumpers and clingers for career change Jumpers call a coach when they are ready to find a new mountain. Suggest a
destination and they ask, "Where is it?" Often they've made another leap before the
coach realizes what is going on. Clingers call a coach when they find themselves lost in the jungle. They ask, "How
do I know if I've made the right decision?" and, "How can I find security?" They hold
out a one-way ticket, asking, "How do I change to a round trip?" Jumpers have learned to accept that sinking-feeling-in-the-gut as they leap off the
mountain. Climbers are not used to feeling edgy. They don't want a roadmap; they
want a hotel reservation, preferably chosen from a listing in the auto club directory. Career change lessons for jumpers and clingers Both Jumpers and Clingers face a new reality. Even the bravest Jumper can run out
of luck. Choose the wrong mountain and the net never appears. And in the twenty-
first century, Clingers must create their own security. Jumpers must stop at the edge of the mountain, before the point of no return. "Does
this feel right?" they have to ask. "Should I look first this time, to see if the net really
exists? Or maybe instead of leaping it's time to climb down more carefully, one
ledge at a time." Clingers also have to ask, "Does this feel right?" Like Jumpers, they must look for
safety nets. They learn to read maps and differentiate between dangerous potholes
and afternoon shadows. And when they can't get a guaranteed hotel reservation,
they learn to make a contingency plan to avoid sleeping in the park. Jumpers learn to walk where they used to run. Clingers learn to walk where they
used to ride. Most people will combine the qualities of jumpers and clingers, but you can save a
lot of grief by knowing your prevailing style. Jumpers need guides who say, "Stop!
Think!" Clingers need guides who motivate them to go. Over-motivated jumpers
become daredevils; over-planned clingers lose momentum. Disasters and Victories Both jumpers and clingers can head for disaster. Jumpers leap into icy water or
treacherous rocks. Clingers find their once-secure shelter has been blown over by a
hurricane. Jumpers bring energy and daring to a new venture; clingers bring planning skills
and a track record of past accomplishment. Ultimately, both achieve success by
recognizing their own operational styles and using their own strengths to survive
and thrive in new terrain. About The Author Career Consultant Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D. created the 21-Day Extreme Career
Makeover guide for midlife professionals who want to transform career breakdowns
to career breakthroughs.
http://www.cathygoodwin.com/21days.html
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