Job Boredom: Strategies for Staying Engaged and Motivated When Your Job Feels Stagnant and Safe
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Listener Question: I'm in a "safe job" but this "safe job" is so boring. What do I do? Let’s work through a career dilemma: feeling bored at a "safe" job right in a time of mass lay-offs. In this episode I share actionable strategies to navigate boredom and rediscover engagement in your career. First, I urge a reevaluation to ensure your current situation is as secure as you think. Then, we examine the root of your boredom. It might not be what you think it is: it is essential to differentiate between genuine disengagement and your unexpected response to reduced stress.Finally, I explore practical ways to stay stimulated, both in and outside of your job.  To submit your question for me to answer on an upcoming episode, send me an email at [email protected] You can be a woman in tech and enjoy your career. When you build the skill of bravery, you will stress less, work less, and then earn more. Check out the following resources designed to help you thrive in your career:  Check out my website Join my mailing list for more insights, opportunities, and inspiration Connection with me on LinkedIn This November 2024, we have an important election. I welcome you to join Women in Tech for Harris for help build towards the future. Link here: https://linktr.ee/womenintech4harris
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