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296 - Job Therapy - Tessa West

You Are Not So Smart

Navigating Ambivalence in Career Satisfaction

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People often describe their job dissatisfaction in a manner similar to relationship grievances, focusing on personal flaws and unfair treatment. There is a tendency to anthropomorphize careers, expressing feelings of betrayal and unrequited effort towards their jobs, especially following the emotional upheaval of COVID. This has led to a prevalence of ambivalence regarding career satisfaction, characterized by love and dislike coexisting in the same job experience. Many exhibit decision paralysis, oscillating between staying in unsatisfactory roles and leaving impulsively as their tolerance diminishes. The absence of education on recognizing the signs of losing passion for a job or transitioning to a new one compounds this struggle. Often, workers express practical issues initially but eventually delve into deeper emotional challenges, revealing patterns of frustration related to recognition and a misalignment of values. Despite these profound realizations, individuals frequently fail to translate their insights into meaningful change, leading to a sense of ennui in the workplace.

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