Hey Friends,

There was a time not long ago when switching jobs felt like a guaranteed win.

A bump in salary.
A fresh start.
A sense that you were doing something to move forward.

And for a while, that was true. Especially during the Great Resignation, I watched professionals land offers with 15–20% increases, sometimes more.

But something’s changed.

Over the past few months, I’ve had conversations with clients who made the leap—only to find that the raise they expected never came. Or that the new job was just a different flavor of the same burnout.

Then the data caught up with the stories:
According to the Atlanta Fed, job switchers are now seeing smaller wage growth than those who stay.

That’s more than a trend.
It’s a sign.
One that invites us to pause and ask:

What if your next career move isn’t about the paycheck?​
​What if it’s about honoring your whole life—not just your résumé?

I’ve sat with clients who feel frustrated, even betrayed, by a job change that didn’t deliver. And I’ve coached others who realized they were using job switching as a way to escape a deeper question:

If any of this resonates with you, I want you to know:

• You haven’t fallen behind.
• The rules are changing—and you get to change with them.
• This is your chance to define success on your terms.

…You get to change with them.​
This is your chance to define success on your terms. I wrote more about this shift—and what it means for your next move—in my latest blog post:

• ​Why Job Switching May No Longer Boost Your Salary—And What to Focus on Instead​

It includes insights, data, and strategies I share with clients who are navigating this same decision point.

That’s exactly why I created Career by Design—not as a formula, but as a framework to help you move from reaction to intention.

Inside the process, you'll find:

• A Career Matrix to locate where you are (and what you need)
• Tools to reconnect with your values and long-term vision
• A roadmap to make your next move—whether you stay, switch, or start something new—aligned and sustainable

You deserve a career that gives to you, not just one that takes.

And even if job switching isn’t the magic fix it once was, this moment could still be the beginning of something powerful.

Not just more money.
More meaning.
More clarity.
More you.

With you on your journey,

Nitza
Owner | Nitza Rivera Coaching & Consulting

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About the Author: Nitza Rivera is an executive coach and human capital consultant with a background in mechanical engineering and HR. She helps professionals master career transitions, achieve their dream roles, and find lasting career fulfillment. Nitza is passionate about aligning professional growth with personal values and guiding individuals through meaningful career transformations.

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