Is it actually time to make the move?
A grounded, four-dimensional read on your readiness to transition — clarity of direction, financial preparation, network readiness, and personal capacity. Twelve minutes to know what to do next.
Who this is really for.
This is for you if
- You’ve been thinking about a change for six-plus months
- You want to know what to work on before you commit
- You’ve been laid off (or expect to be) and need a starting point
- You want a decision framework, not a pep talk
Not for you if
- You’ve already accepted the new role
- You want a step-by-step job search checklist (that’s a different tool)
Four dimensions. 16 questions. Honest math.
Direction Clarity
How clearly you can name what you’re moving toward — not just away from.
- You can name the specific role or path
- You can articulate why this direction, not others
- You’ve tested the idea with real conversations
Financial Preparation
The runway and honest math that make this survivable.
- You know your monthly obligations to the dollar
- You have runway for the search or landing period
- Your household understands the exposure
Network Readiness
The relationships that make the next chapter accessible.
- You’ve had 3+ recent conversations with people in the space
- You have warm intros available if you asked
- You’ve given help to others in the last six months
Personal Capacity
The energy, health, and support system to sustain the move.
- Your energy trend is stable or rising
- The people close to you know what this asks of them
- You’re not making this decision from exhaustion
You’ll land somewhere on this ladder.
The point isn’t to be at the top. The point is to know where you actually are — and what closes the gap to the next rung.
The pull is real. The picture isn’t yet. Do more of the honest work.
You’re assembling the foundation. Name the biggest gap and close it.
The move is real. Time to sharpen the story.
You’re meaningfully ready. Set a decision date.
The remaining question isn’t whether — it’s when.
The picture before the moment arrives.
Most career transitions fail on the same three things: unclear direction, thin runway, or a network that hasn’t been fed. It’s rarely the idea that fails. It’s the foundation.
This assessment gives you an honest read across the four dimensions the best transition coaches actually ask about — so you know what to work on before the moment arrives.
When the moment arrives, you shouldn’t be deciding blind.
A few things people ask.
Is this the same as Business Readiness?
No. Business Readiness is for founding a venture. Career Transition is for changing roles, industries, or companies.
What if I’ve already been laid off?
This becomes especially useful. It tells you where to focus first — clarity, runway, network, or capacity — given your current position.
How long should the transition take?
It depends on the score. "Ready" means weeks. "Exploring" means months of foundation work first.
Should I show my partner?
Yes. The financial and capacity dimensions are inherently household-level.
What if I don’t know where I want to go?
Then Direction Clarity will score low, and that becomes your first work — which is a much cleaner problem than trying to job-search without direction.