Finding that Perfect Fit

"Being in a job that doesn't fit is like going to work every day in really ugly clothes. No matter how hard you try, you never look or feel good." I was doing a search on the internet for a .net developer when I ran across this sentence. It really stopped me in my tracks. Since I have recently found myself in both positions - going to a job that doesn't really fit in ugly clothes (OK maybe not really ugly clothes). Which for me is hard to say. I am a recruiter by trade, and I am always telling people you have to make sure the job is a good fit for you. I knew during the interview, that it wasn't a "perfect" fit, but close enough. I made the mistake of ignoring that little voice that said "Are you sure about this?"

There are many reasons to stay in the job - good money, great location, good people to work with (for the most part). But there are just as many reasons to find something different. I was at a meeting the other day on career coaching when the instructor said. You need to find out what you absolutely have to have in a job, not just what you want. What are the absolutes for you. One good thing that has come out of this experience is that I have found that what I really need in a job (team environment, respect, communication) instead of what I want high salary, management role, short commute. I think I can combine the needs and the wants into a really good fit where I can wear some really nice clothes!