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Unhappy in Your Current Job? Here are Some Tips to Make That Job Work for You

If you have a sinking feeling when Monday comes around, you’re not alone. More than half of the American workforce say they are unhappy in their current job. This is one of the contributing factors in the Great Resignation, a six month period where more than 24 million people quit jobs.

But is the grass always greener for these “job jumpers”? Financially, perhaps, but changing jobs is always a hassle and we wonder if these job seekers really made the effort to determine whether their job could be saved before they made the switch. So, let’s look at some things you can do in your current job to try to salvage it better before you give up and find something new.

What’s Making You Unhappy?

If you feel stuck in your current job, first assess what it is that’s making you unhappy. Some of the most common reasons to leave a job include:

Step one in figuring out whether you should look for something new is to figure out the problem. Step two is to find some ways to fix the issue or issues—if possible. For example, you could:

Any of these efforts could rejuvenate your enthusiasm for the job. However, if they don’t, you have a resource in your corner to help you make a change. Blackstone Talent Group represents candidates in the IT field. We can help you light the spark in your career again. Call on us, your trusted career partner, and we can help.

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