Hi, so a year ago my role was restructured out of the executive team and I took another lower role in the organization.

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June 2,2023 at 2:32AM UTC

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Hi, so a year ago my role was restructured out of the executive team and I took another lower role in the organization. I could of taken redundancy but I stayed. A year on I am so bored, the work is not challenging and I am missing so much working at an exec level. I do ask myself if it is ego but I don't think it is, I love being stretched and love learning and making a difference. My motivation has left me and I have made the decision to emigrate next April. I need to stay for the money till them but I want my mojo back for work. I am not the type of person that can clip the ticket. It is affecting my health as well.

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AnonymousJune 2,2023 at 2:50AM UTC
Start looking for another job. Not sure why you wanted to stay. Was the company good or did you need the money?
Mary PoolJune 5,2023 at 2:40PM UTC
How about finding your mojo outside of work? Or, how about looking around and seeing what tasks you can help others with? Remember, your job is not your life; it facilitates your life. If you can change your perspective to your mojo being outside your work life, you might have a wonderful year until April. Amazing things can happen when your job is secondary, and your other life is first.
This could be an opportunity to rest up and be completely ready to embrace your new future!
Patricia CrookJune 7,2023 at 1:24PM UTC
I would suggest looking at your overall calling or purpose. You sound unhappy and this may be an opportunity to find a new path.
Joycelyn M. SiameJune 14,2023 at 12:32PM UTC
I've been in this position of being uber bored at work. Take on a new course of study that you can work on while at work. Read, write, stretch your mind. Plot out your course of action to leave where you are and move on to the next thing. I see times like this as blessings in disguise, because this gives you the opportunity to explore and learn and grow, while you are still doing your work and getting paid.
AnonymousJune 14,2023 at 1:52PM UTC
I am currently in the beginning of a this similar situation and struggling hard. I am going to be bored and see it as a set back in my career. Personally, I am using it as down time to work only my 9-5 and interview to get out of a toxic company and find something better that fits my personal and professional goals and skills. I agree with other posters. Use the time to do some additional learning, enjoy the downtime and start looking for something else where you are valued.
Kristie WhiteJune 14,2023 at 1:57PM UTC
Don’t apologize for your intelligence and intellectual drive. It’s a gift, enjoy it! Just remember to be kind. Now go find your next challenge!
AnonymousJune 14,2023 at 3:54PM UTC
If you like the company, look for and apply to openings in other groups and departments that interest you, will challenge you, and will leverage your skills. Having worked on the Executive Team, this gives you unique skills and knowledge that will be valuable for other roles.