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31. Jan. 2023 · What should you do when you’re stuck in the wrong job but can’t quit? Even if you can’t immediately escape your situation, there are simple ways to improve it. Here are four ways — through ...
- Share The Load
- Reduce Your Hours
- Zoom Out
- Choose Your Superpower
- Take on A Secret Side-Project
- Shift Your Focus
- Take The Lead
- Fill Your Tank
- A Little Extra Goes A Long Way
If I asked you what you hated about your work, I bet you'd be able to reel off a long list of things. 1. You feel undervalued. 2. You can't stand your boss. 3. Your skills aren't being used properly. 4. You're just a cog in a machine. 5. The office politics are killing you. But, underneath all of those explicit items on your list, there's something...
One of the most important principles we teach at Careershifters is that new ideas and opportunities come from new experiences. And when you're working full time, getting time and headspace to have those new experiences is a real stretch. So, although it might feel like a pipe dream, asking to reduce your hours can be an incredibly effective way of ...
You've been working on this spreadsheet (or sitting in this meeting, or trying to make a sale to a nightmare prospect) for ever, and you just can't bring yourself to care any more. The day-to-day reality of most jobs isn'tdeeply inspiring and exciting. There will always be tasks and things to do that feel like hard work. But there's something bigge...
If you're feeling as though your skills are underused and undervalued, or as though your life has become a Groundhog-Day-esque circus of sameness, it's time to turn up the volume. Pick something specific that you're interested in, and take it on as a challenge. Maybe the one part of your job you enjoy is designing and making pitches to potential cl...
What makes a work day feel good? When you come home with a smile on your face, what was it that put that smile there? Figure out what makes a difference to you, and turn it into a secret project to get more of it into every day. Love making people happy? Set yourself a challenge to do three random acts of kindness every day. Find five minutes to he...
"What you focus on, grows." It sounds like New Age, unrealistic hype, but it's worth paying attention to if you can't seem to escape the feeling that everything is doomed and there's no way out. Here's the thing: the more convinced you are of the idea that your situation is awful, the more you'll find evidence to back it up. "See? He's making anoth...
One of the uncomfortable truths that nobody likes to hear is also one of the most empowering things you can consider: nobody owes you anything. Nobody's here to argue that it's not wonderful when your boss has your back and your team is working like a well-oiled machine, and there is always, always paper in the printer. But it's not your boss's job...
Working in a job that doesn't excite you is draining. It takes energy to get yourself to work in the morning, to motivate yourself throughout the day, to work those extra hours on the task you've been dreading for weeks. And when you're coming home exhausted and empty at the end of the day, the thought of doing anything else can feel impossible. Bu...
Not all of these strategies are going to be suitable (or even attractive) for you. And it's very unlikely you'll be able to put all of them into practice. But choose one or two to play with over the next month. Experiment. Throw yourself into the process of exploring – what eases the stress and the boredom? Is it possible you could not just survive...
Research shows that many people—even those with seemingly enviable careers—grow dissatisfied in their jobs in their mid-40s. They may regret past choices or feel stuck in a rut. But Kieran...
28. Apr. 2023 · Feeling stuck at your job is when you're dissatisfied with the work but feel as though you can't leave your position. Those reasons might relate to finances, the job market or your skill set, among other things.
20. März 2024 · Silence your inner cynic: While a critical eye can be a valuable asset when you need to evaluate the pros and cons of a process, approach, or solution, in the early stages of exploring new...
1. Feb. 2023 · For anyone stuck in a job or career that you want to break free from but don’t know where to begin, an expert explains the science of stuck and three steps to get unstuck.
27. Feb. 2023 · Leaving a job can create worry in anyone, but especially in people who are prone to anxiety. Preparation and knowing you’re not alone can help.
