How to make a job you don't like more fun
This episode is about figuring out how to stay at a job that you don't love. I share three strategies for making workdays more tolerable when you're in a job that you don't love but need to stay for financial reasons or stability.
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Staying at a job you don't love for financial reasons. 0:52
Staying at a job you don't love is okay for financial reasons, and I share my personal experience and three strategies for making workdays more tolerable
I returned to my previous job after maternity leave, despite not loving it, for financial reasons and to prove to myself I could give it another shot.
Circumstances: Going back to a familiar job was easier on the brain than starting something new as a parent.
Insights: Implemented small changes to make days more tolerable, despite not loving the environment.
Strategies to make work you don’t like more fun
Finding meaning and purpose in a job that doesn't inspire. 7:15
Reflect on reasons for staying at a job you don't love, find meaning and purpose.
Find joy in small moments, micro-moments, to make days more tolerable.
Find small moments of joy in daily tasks to make work more enjoyable (e.g., taking short breaks, connecting with colleagues, utilizing benefits and perks).
Focus on building connections with colleagues and incorporating fun activities into the workday to increase job satisfaction.
Finding joy in work through collaboration and setting goals. 13:11
Find joy in small moments by collaborating with others on tasks, sharing knowledge, and creating a culture of support
Set goals and boundaries to create a sense of accomplishment and gamify tasks to make them more fulfilling
Setting boundaries and finding fulfillment in work. 15:39
Create goals and track progress to provide a sense of accomplishment and motivation
Set healthy boundaries to help manage workload and reduce stress
Professional development for job satisfaction. 19:28
Invest in professional development to move towards a desired career, even if currently in a job that's not a good fit.
Take courses or programs to build skills and experience in a new career, to rule it out or to prepare for the transition.
Thank you for tuning in to the podcast each week. I'm excited to bring you more inspiring content in the coming weeks, including interviews and solo episodes. If you have any topics or guest recommendations, please reach out to me on Instagram @AndreaBarrCoaching. Your feedback and engagement means the world to me.
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From your podcast host Andrea
Andrea Barr is a certified career coach, strategist, and workshop facilitator. After establishing herself in the advertising sector early in her career, she made a shift to learning and development within the corporate world. As a new mother, she was struck by a lack of support for parents looking to find a balance between their career ambitions and family lives, and decided to fill that gap. Andrea offers support and solutions for parents who want to advance their careers without compromising what matters most: their families.
