About this episode
Simplified Explanation: Statistics have shown that Millennials and those younger will change their jobs four times in the first decade of working; only 29% of them feel engaged at their workplace; and 50% are dissatisfied with their work (Gallup polls, 2021). Adults are prone to searching out new jobs if they don’t like their work or side gigs if they want more work to pay the bills. This is not to demonize the work that employees are doing but instead to note that they can become disengaged, and they want something new.
Real Life: Everyone in America is able to quit their job and move on to another position that they are qualified for. The job market is very fluid, but if you are not qualified for a certain job or you don’t have the talent or skills, you will need to be trained for it, or continue working where you are. If you are not educated and skilled in the right area to get the job of your dreams, then that is up to you to change. Remember, you want another job and someone else would be happy to fill your position. If you want to change jobs, try these thoughtful questions before making the dive into a new career. The truth is, if you are dissatisfied with the job you have, it may not be the job that is disengaging you; so try this method to see if a potential job change is right for you.
What is it about the old/current job that you do not like? Can you/how can you make it more engaging?
Are you qualified for another position in the same company, and would that be engaging?
Is it the work that dissatisfies or disengages you, or is it something else (like the company culture)?
Will you feel joy in the next position - working for that company or another company - or will they all be a drag for you, because you aren’t doing what you want?
What is it you want to do? Are you qualified and have the talent to accomplish that job?
Would you be more satisfied if you had a side gig to mix things up, or is it that you just don’t want to work?
Is it the money you are making, the lack of a cause in the company, or do you just want something new?
Again, will you be satisfied with something in the future, or will you always be unhappy?
After you have answered these questions, you will have a better understanding of what is inside of you and why you feel disengaged or dissatisfied with your current job. It may not be the job that dissatisfies you. After answering these questions honestly, if you still want a new job, try asking the following questions. Then take these actions to begin the search for a new position:
What would you love to do at work? Remember, if you make your hobby your work, you may become dissatisfied with your hobby, and the thing you used to escape from your stress is now the thing you need to escape from. All that or you may begin to enjoy what you do and you may very much enjoy your new job.
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