Today, we're diving into the "Fight, Flight, and Freeze" responses—yes, you heard that right. While commonly associated with survival mechanisms, these reactions can also impact your career decisions and job satisfaction. So let's explore how each response manifests in a work context and what the pros and cons are. Why This Topic? Addressing the concept of survival in the context of your career. Income and livelihood being threatened or uncomfortable work environments can trigger these survival responses. Fight Response-Confronting the issue directly; seeking promotions, new responsibilities, or voicing concerns. Benefits: Quick resolution potentialProfessional growthSeen as assertive or leadership qualityChallenges: Risk of workplace conflictPotential burnoutFacing repercussionsFlight Response-Escaping the situation; seeking a new job, quitting without a backup. Benefits: Immediate reliefFresh startAvoids direct conflictChallenges: Financial insecurityRisk of encountering similar issues elsewherePerceived as lacking commitmentFreeze Response-Becoming paralyzed; staying in a less-than-ideal job without action. Benefits: Maintains status quoTime for deeper analysisNo immediate financial riskChallenges: Prolonged dissatisfactionMissed opportunitiesDecrease in self-esteemSummary Best approaches often combine elements of each response. Strategically fight for needs, know when to flee, and when to freeze to assess the situation. Are you getting ready for an interview? Check out the FREE Interview Guide here. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-office-informant IG: www.instagram.com/tiffani_theofficeinformant/ FB: www.facebook.com/TheOfficeInformant Email: [email protected] Website: www.theofficeinformant.com