Instead of Quitting, Try These Strategies

Are you dissatisfied with your job, but not in a position to leave? 

A recent Pew research study found that only half of American workers are “extremely” or “very” satisfied with their jobs. But let's face it: No matter how you feel about your job, quitting is not always an option.

Writing in The New York Times, Christina Caron spoke with experts who offered strategies for hanging in there. Here are 5 actions you can take to improve your situation:

1. Get Curious:  Ask yourself what is really hampering you at work and identify what you can control. Can you speak with your manager about ways to make your job better for you? If not consider getting a fresh perspective from family or friends.
2. Recalibrate your Expectations: What is it you really hope to get out of your job, and are your expectations realistic? Maybe this is a stopover in a five-year plan, with something to learn along the way.
3. Redefine Ambition: If your ambition is being stymied at work, try to redirect it — at least temporarily — into working for your community or on personal projects.
4. Look to your Co-Workers:  See if you can get together for after-work activities, from socializing to professional workshops.
5. Ask for Accommodations: Sometimes it takes just a few minor adjustments to make work more enjoyable. Would you like more schedule flexibility or new work projects? It never hurts to ask.

Are you temporarily stuck in a job you don’t enjoy? What are you doing to make it more sustainable? To join the conversation, click on "comments" above.

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