Forget Job Titles Heres What Really Matters in Your Career

Forget Job Titles Here’s What Really Matters in Your Career There are many ways you can measure the success of your career. Your pay packet, your job title, the size of your team. But when it comes down to  it , and you begin to look at the  bigger picture, these measurements  dont mean a thing. You could have a great paying job with an impressive title  but if you dont enjoy your day-to-day life due to the stress it could be argued that youre not successful at all. Everybody has a different idea of success but if were getting down to the nitty gritty about the fundamentals of work, life and happiness, here are a few ways that you may be able to distinguish success other than your pay check! You have a voice If you feel like you have a real voice whether that be in the industry as a whole, your office, or simply your team youll feel way more successful than any pay check can. Contributing and making a difference can make a big difference to your working life. If you feel like you have no impact, then youll never feel like you have much success. Youre challenged If you  second everyday in your  office bored out of your mind, 9 times out of 10 its because youre not being challenged enough in your role. Sometimes,  if youre not feeling challenged, you lose motivation and inspiration which is not a good sign. Youve created something new If youve created something new whether that be a product, an idea  or just a new  way of doing things then this is a definite sign of success. We all want to have a large effect on our workplaces. Youve formed great relationships with customers/clients If youve cultivated  great relationships with a number of clients and customers, you can guarantee youre doing something right! Having a portfolio  of happy clients is proof that youve provideda high quality product or service what more could you want?! You receive outside praise Now this point is pretty obvious, but if external people/businesses are speaking highly of you to their network, you can guarantee that that certain project has been a success. You leave the office with a smile Most of all, your work should make you happy. If you leave the office every evening with a smile on your face, youre one of the lucky ones. Work should not only fill up your bank account but also fulfil your life in other ways. What do you think is a sign of success in your career? Let us know in the comments below. Image credit: Shutterstock