Is today for you a good time to reflect on your current experience and whether it’s time for a job change—or a change in perspective?
Many workers want more than the usual compensation and job advancement carrots. And people are switching jobs and industries, moving from traditional to non-traditional roles, retiring early, or starting their own businesses.
They are taking a time-out to tend to their personal lives or embarking on sabbaticals.
There is also much less of a stigma attached to job hopping or gaps in a résumé. Even joining companies in other geographies without relocating has become easier than ever, making it possible for people to jump from one employer to another.
Research shows that the experience factors around career development and advancement, adequate total compensation, meaningful work, and workplace flexibility are the top motivators. Besides that leadership is seen as uncaring. Do you recognize, or even acknowledge any of these...
When diving a little bit deeper meaningful work - work is not the only place where you might find meaning in your life, but if you spend 40 or 50 hours a week there, you want to reflect on How to find love in what you do so that you can actually end up living a life that feels like a well-lived life to you?
The most successful people do what they love. That a seems a pithy observation containing a general truth.
However there’s no data to support it.
There is a lot of data that the most successful people find the love in what they do.
There are some strategies you can use to try to help change your perspective. At best, your job may turn into what you expected it to be.
Work With Your Supervisor to Set Goals
Work can feel like a real bore if you don’t feel like you have something to strive for. Work with your supervisor to set reasonable but inspiring goals.
Figure out What You Really Love to Do
First, think hard about your job and what parts of it you love. Nothing is too big or small for this list. Then, brainstorm a dream job description.
Expand Your Network
Although it may seem like the challenges you face in your specific role or industry are unique to you, it’s very likely that others are going through the exact same thing. Make connections in your field by attending industry meet-ups, events, or conferences. This can help build a support system
Stay Present
It’s impossible to love your job if you’re mindlessly browsing social media…. Try to stay present and concentrate on the task at hand. If you simply don’t have a lot to do, consider finding a side project to work on. Completing extra projects shows initiative, and will make a positive impression on your supervisor.
Create a High-Vibe Workspace
Give your workspace a make-over: get rid of clutter, hang an inspiring quote or some photos of places or people you love, buy a new pen or planner that makes you smile, bring in a pair of headphones so you can listen to your favorite soundtrack.
When you think back to the initial job offer, why did you accept it?
Perhaps you’re making good money, or are working for a good cause, or your schedule is flexible, or the benefits are great.
Even if things have changed since then, keeping in mind why you accepted the job offer (and what’s important to you now) can help you navigate your next steps, whether that’s taking action to improve your job or preparing a plan to find a new one.