Article: When you begin thinking about downsizing, take some time to explore the job market and see what positions are available. This is particularly important to do if you are thinking about changing industries. Run online searches through job search engines. Talk to people working in the industry you would like to try out. Set up meetings with a job counselor to discuss your options. Once you have an idea of the kind of jobs that are available, begin a more specific job search based on the aspects of your desired job and how much you would like to downsize. While searching, keep in mind things like: Salary. Hours. Flexibility. Contract type. When you find a job posting that you are interested in, take the time to look at the company. While the job posting may sound intriguing, if the company comes across as inflexible or incompatible with the reasons you are downsizing in the first place, you may consider looking for a job elsewhere. Read the company's mission statement, history, and any other information you can find about them. If possible, talk with someone who has worked or is working at the company. You might find that you have transferable skills for a number of new positions. If you are not sure if you have the right skills for a specific job, consider looking into short term and temporary contracts in your desired field. These short-term jobs can give you an idea of what it is like to work in that industry and help you to determine if you have the right skills. If you don't mind moving companies but would like to stay in your current industry, you should consider looking for freelance jobs. Freelancing can give you the freedom to control how much work you take on and how much you charge, which could help reduce stress and time constraints.

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Start a general job search to get an idea of what positions are available. Tailor your job search to match your specific needs. Research the companies that you think you may apply to. Analyze your skills and your passions. Consider freelancing as an option for downsizing.