Posted by Dave Lorenzo - Business Coach

I am here to remind you that you are never stuck and that you always have options in your career. Do not resign yourself to a job that does not fulfill you. Demand for talent is high, and you can make great things happen for yourself. If you’re in a rut, here are some solutions:

Change your present circumstances. Maybe you once loved your job but have grown uninspired with it. If this is the case, try to rediscover your passion in this work. What drew you to it in the first place? Talk to your boss about shifting projects and duties. Are there projects that need attention that you would like to be working on? Do you have ideas for improvements that you could suggest and devote some of your energy to? If you truly are dissatisfied with your job, can you transfer to another department? Many companies offer their employees high-quality training classes for free. Look around and discover the possibilities in your immediate area.

Find new opportunities. There’s no end to the number of employers looking for top talent. Why settle for work that doesn’t mean anything to you, that doesn’t reward you, when you could be working for a company that values your contributions and facilitates your career development? If your job is not worth your while, look elsewhere.

Go back to school. If you want to study a new field or get your master’s degree, go for it. Plenty of support is available for students these days. Even if you don’t actually go back to college, you can take classes in your field of interest and gain experience through coursework and volunteering. For those who are willing to educate themselves and persist, opportunities abound.

Let go. Most people who stay in unfulfilling situations do so because they fear losing some perceived benefit. This might be your solid insurance plan, retirement benefits, or steady paycheck. You can always do better. You can find meaningful work that provides solid benefits and fulfillment. You have to be willing to let go of the known, step out of your comfort zone, and embrace the new. Successful people never become complacent and stop looking for better opportunities. They never stop evaluating themselves, contributing value, and striving for greater success.

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1. Still Complaining About That Customer Service Job?

   Dave Lorenzo has a good post titled “Career Options Bound” and the reason why I touch on this subject is because lately I’ve been hearing people complain about their customer service jobs. Even though I’ve talked about this here…

   Trackback by CustomersAreAlways — August 31, 2006 @ 15:38

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