Revamp Your Career Life! (1 of 3)

Been dragging your feet lately when it comes to work? Many people think that signals the time to move on but before you make the huge leap think things over. A lot of times, the solution doesn’t really lie on getting a new job because a career makeover might just be the thing you need!

Your work life is very much similar with your love life; once the mundane sets in and the novelty flies out of the window people just tend to just do what’s expected of them. Gone are the enthusiasms or the new ideas that you used to have and the robotic mode takes over. So, before you take that big leap and hand in that resignation letter take a look at the practical tips below that might serve as a reminder of why you used to feel so passionate about your job in the first place.

Countering Boredom [Method One]

Given time even the most interesting job can become a ho-hum mundane. A number of well-managed organizations understand that boredom and complacency will set in when employees are designated to the same job scope for a long period of time. Without movement either in the form of promotion or more responsibilities, it’s easy to become demotivated. Tania Regis, a career columnist advices, “if your manager or organization is inclined towards job rotation, then opt to change your job function and try finding something that you will like to do or learn to do.” You will be surprised how many managers are receptive to these ideas. So, set aside a suitable time to speak with your manager but avoid plonking yourself at her table and blurt out your decision about going to another department.

Countering Boredom [Method Two]

However, if that’s not possible try reminding yourself what attracted you to the job in the first place. Has the methodical workings or the culture of the organization derives you from the joy of your job? Carrie Lim a writer confesses, “I love to write but I noticed tight deadlines is a kill joy for me. Over time, I even dreaded writing! I realized this and spoke to my editor and we worked on more realistic deadlines. Now, I have more time and my editor happier because my articles are better written and better researched.” Find out what’s bothering you about your work. Like Carrie it could be overloading but for you it might be the lack of challenge. Do you find that you could perform your duties half asleep? Then ask for more job responsibilities or perhaps speak to your boss about taking more responsibilities. Many solutions are possible once you become aware of the problem and care to take some action.

Change can be painful but always undeniably important. What do you think?

Article source: Jusco Pearl, page 42-43, Issue 37, July 2007.

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