Are you feeling stuck in your job at the moment? I’m sure it took you less than a second to answer that question, and if so, it’s completely normal to feel stuck in a role – even if you once really loved it, or you expected it to be your “dream job”.

The good news is that you don’t have to stay stuck forever and there’s a range of options available to you if you need to shake things up.

Once you recognise why you are feeling stuck, it’s time to stand up for yourself and take the next step.Credit: Erin Jonasson

Firstly, take a moment to reflect on the warning signs that you may be stuck in your job. This could include:

Once you recognise why you are feeling stuck, it’s time to stand up for yourself and take the next step in making a change. There’s no black and white answer to becoming ‘un-stuck’. Instead, here are six options to explore and see what works best for your situation.

Start off by diving deep into the exact reasons why you feel stuck. Look back on the signs above and write a list of everything you do and don’t like about your job.

Be as detailed as possible – were there specific situations that bothered you? Is it the work or the people in your team that are the underlying issue? Are there certain things keeping you there?

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12.04.2024

Are you feeling stuck in your job at the moment? I’m sure it took you less than a second to answer that question, and if so, it’s completely normal to feel stuck in a role – even if you once really loved it, or you expected it to be your “dream job”.

The good news is that you don’t have to stay stuck forever........

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