Speaking of Psychology Job therapy and toxic coworkers, with Tessa West, PhD
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Aug 21, 2024 Tessa West, PhD, is a psychology professor at NYU and author of "Job Therapy: Finding Work that Works for You." She delves into the roots of job dissatisfaction and unveils strategies for identifying what truly makes you unhappy at work. The conversation covers navigating toxic coworkers and emphasizes effective communication as a key to workplace harmony. Tessa also explores the dynamics of intergenerational communication and the importance of psychological safety for employee well-being, challenging traditional exit interviews for more open dialogue.
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Five Psychological Drivers Of Leaving
- People leave jobs for five psychological drivers: identity crisis, drifting apart, being spread too thin, not getting promoted, and being underappreciated.
- Understanding which driver dominates helps decide whether to change jobs or careers.
Industry May Prefer "Good Enough"
- Some industries reward "good enough" rather than exceptional stars, so top performers may not get paid accordingly.
- Ask whether your industry values stars enough to justify staying at your current pay level.
Pandemic Revealed Deeper Career Mismatches
- The pandemic highlighted but didn't solely cause widespread job dissatisfaction; many issues are deeper psychological mismatches.
- People often misattribute unhappiness to external changes rather than their evolving relationship with work.