Do I need a new job or a new career?

Anonymous

January 25,2022 at 2:48PM UTC

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Do I need a new job or a new career?

I'm feeling stuck where I am and I'm not sure it's my current position or my whole career. I've been working in the same field my entire career and have mostly enjoyed it, but now I just feel burnt out and ready to give up. What are the signs I need a new career vs. just a new job?

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AnonymousJanuary 25,2022 at 4:04PM UTC
There's a great post exploring this topic below. Check it out.
AnonymousJanuary 26,2022 at 3:28PM UTC
Please post the link.
Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterJanuary 25,2022 at 6:35PM UTC
Great question! Here's a podcast I did on this topic:
https://www.exclusivecareercoaching.com/posts/2018-12-12-is-it-my-career
PatriciaJanuary 27,2022 at 9:25AM UTC
Hi Lesa, this link is obsolete. I received the following message when I clicked on it:
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Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterJanuary 28,2022 at 7:55PM UTC
Sorry about that...my team is in the process of migrating all my old episodes over to my new website and they haven't gotten to this episode yet. :(
Shanita Taylor BSIS, BSc (Psyc), M.A.E.LJanuary 26,2022 at 6:43AM UTC
Think it over and measure the pros vs. cons. If you need to take some time off to reflect or recoup from burnout, then try it.
AnonymousJanuary 26,2022 at 7:39PM UTC
You are not alone, I feel the exact same way, sometimes I don't know what I should do at this point in my life.
Robyn McCabria KelsoJanuary 27,2022 at 1:31PM UTC
Same here. I am assuming covid fatigue is coloring my judgement so I am trying to ride it out for now.