Do You Feel Challenged in Your Current Role?

Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a rut in your career? Do you feel bored or uninterested in your work? Have you hit a learning plateau? How much responsibility can you take for that, and how much of that is outside of your control? It’s easy to get complacent in any job, just doing the bare minimum to keep the boss off your back. But, you will never feel truly fulfilled and happy in your career if you become stagnant.  It’s important to always strive to grow and learn new things in your career. If you feel like you’ve reached a point where you can no longer grow, it may be time to look for opportunities (even within your current role). Take the initiative to find new ways to challenge yourself when your current job isn’t challenging you.

Ask your manager if (s)he has any special projects or assignments (s)he could use some help on. Ask a mentor or a more experienced colleague if there’s anything you can do to help them out. Ask to shadow someone outside of your department. Learning about areas of the company you wouldn’t normally work within can give you a much more comprehensive view of your organization and will help you become more versatile in your own role. The more you can understand different areas of the business, the more you will see the ripple effects, and ultimately the better you will be at making decisions that could impact the entire organization. As you can see, there are plenty of ways you can challenge yourself within your current role. But, if that still isn’t cutting it, look for opportunities outside of your role. You could start your own side project, take a course, study for a new certification, or even become someone’s apprentice.

At the end of the day, your work shouldn’t feel monotonous. Humans have an innate need to move forward and grow. With some effort, a little initiative, and a bit of creativity, you can find ways to challenge yourself, improve your career, and enjoy your day job a little more.

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