摘要
對多數職場工作者而言，職涯轉換是常見且反覆發生的現象。不同的人在面對轉換機會時，可能展現出各異的決策模式與因應行為。本研究旨在以自我敘說的方式，探討職涯轉換機會如何浮現、工作者如何回應所面對的挑戰，以及這些行動如何形塑其職涯軌跡。

本研究採用自我敘說探究方法，透過研究者自身在健身產業中的職場經驗作為主要素材，資料來源包括反思性書寫、半結構式訪談與職場溝通紀錄，並以主題式敘事分析進行詮釋。研究重點關注三個面向：機會如何被感知與掌握、轉換歷程中面臨的挑戰類型，以及個人在其中的因應方式。

研究結果指出，職涯轉換不僅涉及技能與職責的調整，更包含價值觀的磨合與自我概念的重塑。尤其在缺乏明確規劃的情境中，個體所展現的「適應力」成為能否持續發展的重要關鍵。本研究也結合職涯發展相關理論，反思轉職歷程中角色認同、行動選擇與環境回應之間的動態關係。本文不提供標準化解答，而是期望透過個別經驗的分享，提供對於處於職涯探索與轉折階段者的參照與省思。

Abstract
Career transitions are common and recurring experiences for many professionals. Faced with such turning points, individuals may exhibit diverse decision-making strategies and coping behaviors. This study adopts a self-narrative approach to examine how career transition opportunities emerge, how individuals respond to the challenges they encounter, and how these actions shape their overall career trajectories.

Drawing on the author’s personal experiences in the fitness industry, this research collected data through reflexive writing, semi-structured interviews, and workplace communication records, and applied thematic narrative analysis for interpretation. The study focuses on three aspects: how opportunities are perceived and acted upon, what types of challenges arise during transitions, and how individuals navigate these challenges through action and reflection.

The findings suggest that career transitions involve more than changes in roles or skill sets—they also include deeper processes of value negotiation and identity reconstruction. Particularly in unplanned transitions, adaptability emerged as a key factor that enabled continued growth and learning. By revisiting personal experiences in dialogue with established career development theories, this study seeks to offer thoughtful insights for those currently exploring or reassessing their professional paths.

Table of Contents
Thesis Validation Letter .................................................................................................... i Abstract (Chinese) ............................................................................................................ ii Abstract (English) ........................................................................................................... iii Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. v
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Background and Motivation ....................................................................................... 1
1.2 Research Objectives and Questions ............................................................................ 2
1.3 Research Framework and Structure ............................................................................ 4
1.4 Research Arrangement ................................................................................................ 5
2 Literature Review .......................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Introduction to Career Development Theories ........................................................... 7
2.2 Frank Parsons' Trait and Factor Theory ...................................................................... 8
2.3 Holland's Theory of Vocational Types ........................................................................ 9
2.4 Super's Developmental Self-Concept Theory ............................................................. 9
2.5 Krumboltz's Social Learning Theory ........................................................................ 10
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2.6 Summary and Relevance to the Study ....................................................................... 11
3 Research Methodology ................................................................................................ 14
3.1 Research Design and Methodological Rationale ....................................................... 14
3.2 Data Collection ......................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Data Analysis ............................................................................................................ 17
3.4 Ethical Considerations .............................................................................................. 19
3.5 Summary .................................................................................................................. 21
4 Self-narrative: My Journey in the Gym Industry ......................................................... 22
4.1 Guided by Serendipity ………………………..……….………………….……….. 22
4.2 When Work and Workout Collide: Embracing Challenges and Embracing Iron ….. 25
4.3 Mastering the Art of Sales: From Translation to Persuasion …………………..…... 28
4.4 The Trials of Amy: Lessons in Management and Personal Accountability ……..…. 34
4.5 Management and Personnel Challenges ……………………………………..…..… 40
4.6 The Rise of Discontent and Fallout …………………………………..……………. 48
4.7 Changes in Working Hours and the Impact on My Role ……………………..……. 52
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4.8 Legal and Ethical Dilemmas: The Final Straw ……………………………..……… 57
4.9 New Beginnings and the Path Back to Education ……………………………..…... 61
5 Analysis and Reflections .............................................................................................. 67
5.1 From Translation to Transition: Entering the Fitness Industry Unexpectedly …….. 67
5.2 Climbing the Ladder: Adapting to Sales and Leadership Roles …………..……….. 69
5.3 Reaching the Limit: Organizational Disillusionment and Exit ………………….… 71
5.4 Synthesis: Interpreting the Journey through Theory …………………..…………... 74
6 Conclusion and Discussion .......................................................................................... 77
6.1 Conclusion ………………………………………………………….……………... 77
6.2 Discussion ………………………………………………………………………… 79
6.3 Implications for Those Struggling with Career Choices ...……..….….….…….….. 81
References ...................................................................................................................... 83

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