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November 2,2021 at 6:31PM UTC

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I have a question that has been weighing on me: I've been at my remote job for 3 years and am feeling bored. I get all my work done and have plenty of free time in my week to do house chores, eat well, and exercise. I want a new job that motivates me and pays well, but I'm afraid of losing this work-life balance. Thoughts?

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LauraNovember 2,2021 at 7:28PM UTC
Does this job pay well? If it does, could you find the motivation part somewhere else? Explore a tangential interest, perhaps?
AnonymousNovember 2,2021 at 8:02PM UTC
It pays okay, and I've gotten 2 promotions within the last 1.5 years in the department. But I definitely need to make more money to afford buying a house and paying off debts!
AnonymousNovember 2,2021 at 7:40PM UTC
How open is your boss to listening to you voice your concerns. Really it sounds like you want some more responsibility with the pay increase of course that comes along with it. If you don't want to stay at the same company though I would start just looking at open positions that possibly resonate with you. You don't know whats available till you look. Only apply for positions that fit your needs and schedule whether it is in person or remote.
AnonymousNovember 2,2021 at 8:04PM UTC
I have a lot of creative control in my role, but the problem is my lack of motivation I think. My job thinks I do a great job (feedback) with the work I do already and can't seem to make myself do more. They say that they are expanding the department, but it's a start up so I don't think it will be anytime soon.
Maura van der LindenNovember 2,2021 at 7:56PM UTC
Can you find some stretch assignments or interests you can grow alongside you current job duties? Or help another team, etc? That might relieve the boredom without losing your balance/tenure.
AnonymousNovember 2,2021 at 8:05PM UTC
I've done some extra work and created new programs, but there has been so much bureaucratic red tape beyond my control with many of those. My motivation is dwindling to create anything new, and others on my team also feel the same way.
Geeta LudwiczakNovember 2,2021 at 9:02PM UTC
What do you do? Is your company hiring for others in your role? I’ve never held a job that left me time to clean house, run chores or exercise!!
TroyNovember 2,2021 at 9:25PM UTC
Hello Geeta, yes my company is hiring for others in my role. We are all working from home and I truly enjoy the flexibility of doing all of the above. I have never experienced such "freedom" before. However, I can tell you, I have to be cognizant of my managing my time. If not paying attention, you can truly get behind on your work when working with lax supervision.
AnonymousNovember 3,2021 at 1:16PM UTC
Haha they are a large company and are growing! I see so many others in different departments working their butts off, but I think mine is just poorly managed.