PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Nov. 30, 2020 - Lynn Bentley, President of Knobull.com announced, "You started your first job hoping for a bright future and that you'll be recognised for your efforts and accomplishments along the way. But you're still stuck in the same role because you just got comfortable, and the thing keeping you there is the social aspect of the job.
Whatever the case, the earlier you come to terms with the fact that your career is officially stagnant, the better, and it's never too late to make a change."
There are clear signs your career is stagnating – and you need to explore overcoming it.
If your job is no longer challenging you and has limited variety, it might be because your job is static. This monotony can lead you to making mistakes, as you're not putting in the effort that's needed.
By volunteering yourself to take the lead on new projects – like giving a presentation or taking on a new client or proposal, for example – might just give you a new lease of excitement in the workplace. Not only this but it will also allow to research new ideas and use your brains in ways that it's not used to.
You were initially hired because you brought a specific skillset to the table, but you may have realised after a few years that you've not actually used any of those skills and that there's been no change in your role. Before you throw in the towel, though, you need to assess whether you really are in a dead-end job or you just don't like what you're doing.
According to a University of Phoenix survey, 64% of working adults report having limited opportunities for growth in their current companies. So, if you feel like there's no way up, you're not alone. This could be a good time to explore open positions by tapping into the network you have ignored. Sometimes the grass isn't greener out there.
If that's the case, you might need to adjust your attitude to see whether the problem is you. You could start by making a to-do list – you'll start feeling much more motivated when you tick off the tasks you accomplish.
Bentley concluded, "The most productive response is a complete reassessment of your career strategy and conducting research on alternate career paths that could be evaluated. Then seek out advise from your boss, trusted coworkers and internal support professionals. Ideally, the ideas gathered can provide a clear path toward achievement of career goals.
In cases where students are mapping out their career goals, this process can be used to prepare for the world of work by combining work experiences with coursework completed. With this information, layout your career strategy and update it periodically as you progress."
