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There\u2019s nothing more frustrating than working a job that doesn\u2019t speak to you. Whether you\u2019ve fallen out of love with your career, or you\u2019ve just found yourself stuck in a dead-end job<\/a> you never really wanted, the day to day grind can really wear you down. If that sounds familiar, then it\u2019s time you found yourself a good side hustle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding a good side hustle<\/a> can be a real life-saver. Today we\u2019ll be talking about why mentoring jobs make for excellent side hustles, how to be a mentor without lowering your income<\/a>, and why rethinking your career path doesn\u2019t have to be as chaotic as it might seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performing a Skills Evaluation<\/h2>\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re looking to break out and start a new career but you\u2019re not sure which direction you want to go, then the best thing you can do is perform a skills evaluation. Not only is a skills evaluation the perfect chance to assess which roles are well suited to you, but it\u2019s also a great moment to start thinking about the kind of career you might like.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Do you already have the skills you\u2019d need to work your dream job role? If not, how can you gain those skills?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s worth keeping in mind that, even if the skills you currently have don\u2019t match up with that perfect job role, that\u2019s no reason to dismiss them altogether. There are plenty of great side hustles that allow you to leverage your existing skills while developing new ones. In the end, it all comes down to good mentoring<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to be a Mentor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If being a career mentor sounds daunting, then don\u2019t worry. When all\u2019s said and done, any mentoring job is all about communicating your experiences. You don\u2019t have to teach every concept or every idea, but just those that are relevant to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that there are plenty of other resources your mentee can use to learn information or develop skills. The reason they\u2019ve come to you is because you have first hand experience. The best thing you can teach them is how it feels to work that job role on the day to day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people assume that becoming a mentor will mean accepting lower pay. While it\u2019s true that shifting away from a salaried income can be less stable, many people actually make more money as a mentor than they did in their fulltime job. Furthermore, the division doesn\u2019t have to be black and white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, it\u2019s entirely possible to transition into mentoring while still working your full time job. You can start by taking on some weekend clients, working a few extra hours a week alongside your main career. Once you\u2019ve built up a base of clients, you can start to think about cutting down your hours or dropping your main job altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mentoring is one of the most flexible careers you can have. Whether you\u2019re looking for full time or part time, the opportunities are there. After all, you\u2019re the one in charge of your hours so you get to decide how much is too much. At the end of the day, being a good mentor, much like any skill, is about knowing how best to utilise your own strengths. If you want to teach, then it\u2019s always best to lead by example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building Your Work Around Your Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When people start their careers, they don\u2019t always take the time to consider their work\/life balance. As you get further into your career, however, this balance often becomes more and more crucial. So what would you do if you could rethink your career<\/a> from the ground upwards? What would you do if you could build your career around your work life balance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mentoring jobs can be an excellent side hustle but they\u2019re also the perfect chance to start constructing a career that runs on your rules. As a mentor you\u2019ll be self employed. The product is your experience and the seller is you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here at Career Navig8r, we\u2019re all about empowering people to take control of their own careers. In practice that means providing a flexible platform that brings mentees to you and lets you handle the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a mentor you can set your own hours and work wherever you want. You\u2019ll be fully in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re ready to start your incredible journey as a mentor, then join Career Navig8r today. All you\u2019ll have to do is give us your name, a profile picture, some information about your employment history, and the job role you\u2019ll be mentoring and we\u2019ll take care of the rest. It\u2019s quick to set up and easy to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time to rethink your career path with Career Navig8r!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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