Should You Quit Your Job to Focus on Making a Career Change?
Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search
Mike's Career Journey in Higher Ed and Growing Discontent
- Initial Enthusiasm: Mike started in higher ed with excitement, managing websites and marketing projects.
- Stale Routine: The role became monotonous, similar to previous jobs. He pursued further education during this time.
- New Role, Same Feeling: Despite a promotion, Mike remained unengaged, staying for five years due to fear of change and uncertainty about finding a better fit.
- Cycle of Applying and Withdrawing: He repeatedly applied for jobs, often withdrawing due to lack of excitement or perceived lack of improvement.
- "Blah" Mood: Mike describes his overall mood as a "constant state of blah" during this period. 😟
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