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October 31,2022 at 4:28PM UTC

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Hi Friends! 6 Months ago, I started back at my old company that I started my career in. I was previously here almost 10 years when my job was removed, and we were without positions. I did get hired in another industry (that was super busy) but I did not get along with the HR manager. After going to my boss multiple times, she wouldn't do anything about it, so I moved on. My position here I support 3 very different VP's -1 does not like his position, complains almost every day about staff, work etc.; 2 is very into his job, but is very high maintenance and picky about things; 3 is new to having an EA so doesn't rely on me much.

I am recently realizing that I do not think I want to do this anymore. I am bored. You would think with all 3 VP's I would be running around crazy. I just can't find my niche! I am disappointed, because I wanted to come back to my old company, but now feel so blah about it! Any advice?

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Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterOctober 31,2022 at 5:53PM UTC
This is the kind of problem career coaches like me live for! It's not a one-size-fits-all answer, i.e. "Do this and you'll know what you were put on this earth to do." Rather, it's an exploration - coming at your problem from all angles, then devising a path forward that you feel good about and confident it.
AnonymousOctober 31,2022 at 6:52PM UTC
Change is hard and being with the same company is boring because you're smart and capable and and need to grow professionally.
So because you long for comfort of the familiar and don't like change maybe you can stay with the same company so you won't have that change but pick a,more challenging role like supporting a,large business group that might offer more diverse responsibilities like project management or reporting and analysis. You could have the best of both worlds.
Find out if you should add additional certificates to your education and find a new path.
Kathryn MontbriandOctober 31,2022 at 8:51PM UTC
One step you could consider now that you have this realization: look around your network of people who used to do the EA role and talk to them about their career path. It might spark some interest and enthusiasm to hear from others who went through a similar change. Liking the role and doing well and then realizing that they may want something different and pursuing it.
It can be the natural progression of your career, you just need to get a little quiet and listen to what is interesting you and then start to make movement in that direction (once you know what it is, of course). good luck!
Nicole DupuisNovember 1,2022 at 10:51AM UTC
I am sorry you have reached this point. I can kind of relate as at one point in my career, I felt like I had no idea what. really wanted and therefore, was not happy with anything I was doing professionally. I think taking some time to really think about what you want to be pursing as a "career" not a "job." What are you passionate about, what are your skills and strengths. Then I would be more strategic in searching for your next step. Talk to people who can help you progress, apply to positions and companies that will help you on your career trajectory. It sounds like you are not overloaded with work at this time so that gives you the opportunity to do some digging and soul searching. Good luck!