3 Steps To Get Unstuck In Your Current Role

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3 Steps To Get Unstuck In Your Current Role

By Sho Dewan | Forbes Magazine | August 13, 2024

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After a few years, even the most exciting job can start to feel a bit routine. It can happen even if it’s the dream job you worked so hard to land after doing countless interviews and pre-hiring tests.  Feeling stuck can sometimes impact your productivity, leading you to consider new opportunities by scrolling through job boards. While job hopping could be good strategically to get ahead in your career, it’s important to be intentional about making a switch, especially in today’s competitive job market.  So before handing in your resignation, here are some options you should consider if you’re feeling stuck in your current role.

1. Try To Understand Why You’re Feeling Stuck.  Feeling stuck can come from a variety of factors. It’s common for people to experience this, especially when they’ve gained a strong grasp of their role. This can lead to a daily routine that feels almost automatic and lacks the intellectual challenge it once had.   But the same thing can happen even in high-stakes environments, where heavier workloads can feel overwhelming. But whether you’re just bored or overwhelmed, it’s worth asking yourself if your current role still aligns with your values and long-term goals.  Take some time to reflect on what’s missing or causing you dissatisfaction.
2. Review Internal And External Options.  Once you’ve identified why your motivation has dipped, it’s helpful to explore whether the solution lies within your current role or if it’s time to consider other options.  Sometimes, the fix can be as simple as a change of pace. Humans are generally creatures of habit, so doing things in the exact same order each time can give you a sense of stability, but may also make things feel too predictable.  If this feels familiar, go for shaking up your routine.  If you want to take it up a notch, you can look into working with different departments where you can bring value and dive into new projects that push your limits. This means showing up more to pitch fresh ideas and volunteering for tasks beyond your usual scope.   If you’ve tried all of these and are still in the same position, this might be the time to look for options elsewhere.
3. Give Yourself Grace And Be Patient. Once you’ve made the necessary changes, it’s helpful to be patient. Changes can take time in any company, and that’s okay! If you’ve decided to make changes internally, it’s important to give the process time to unfold.  But if you’re exploring job opportunities elsewhere, the wait could be a bit longer.

3 key takeaways from the article

1. After a few years, even the most exciting job can start to feel a bit routine. It can happen even if it’s the dream job you worked so hard to land after doing countless interviews and pre-hiring tests.  
2. Feeling stuck can sometimes impact your productivity, leading you to consider new opportunities by scrolling through job boards. 
3. While job hopping could be good strategically to get ahead in your career, it’s important to be intentional about making a switch, especially in today’s competitive job market.  So before handing in your resignation, here are some options you should consider if you’re feeling stuck in your current role.  Try To Understand Why You’re Feeling Stuck.  Take some time to reflect on what’s missing or causing you dissatisfaction. Once you have a clearer picture, you can start taking steps to address those issues and reignite your passion for your work.  Review Internal And External Options.  And Give Yourself Grace And Be /Patient.

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Topics:  Career, Job Hopping