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5 Signs You May Be in the Wrong Job (and How to Fix It)

Bryce Purnell
6 min readJan 10, 2023

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How scared are you about quitting now that companies are downsizing and laying off employees?

Have you been feeling like you’re just getting by in your current role? Are you questioning if you’re working in the right environment or if it’s time for a change?

It can be hard to stay motivated when you’re doing something you hate, and even harder to know if it’s something you love.

Let’s go over how to recognize if you’re not happy and how to take steps to make a positive change.

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You Dread Getting Up & Starting Work

If you’re constantly dreading the start of your workday, it’s a sign that something is wrong. When you don’t have passion for the work that you do, it’s hard to get up and be motivated to get started. If you find yourself having trouble getting out of bed in the morning or having to push yourself to go to work each day, it might be time to reassess the situation and consider whether a change is needed.

Another sign that something might not be right is if you find yourself counting down the days until the weekend or vacation starts. This could be indicative of a lack of job satisfaction, and it could be worth exploring what other roles or career paths could give you more enjoyment and…

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Bryce Purnell
Bryce Purnell

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