This content was written by Christine Zimmerman and originally appeared on Startup Institute's blog, The Whiteboard.
Do you ever find yourself winding down on a Sunday evening—still buzzing from a busy weekend of friends, family, and fun—only to have a looming Monday morning hit you like a load of bricks?
It’s an anxious feeling in your gut. An unwelcome nudge from reality. A deep, exhausted sigh that says, Really? I’m back here again? Five days away from the next two days of freedom?
Job discontent is tricky. For self-aware people, the answer feels like it should come from within. Individuals who believe happiness is a choice are left to wonder—why can’t I just be happy? For those who’ve spent years of effort working toward one professional goal—becoming a lawyer or a doctor or a teacher—the inclination is, again, to be self-critical. This is everything I ever wanted. Why don’t I feel fulfilled? Does anyone get real fulfillment from their job? Am I chasing something that just doesn’t exist?
A career changer myself, I questioned my work ethic. Was I lazy? Maybe I’d be dissatisfied no matter what my role because I just didn’t want to do work.
The fact is—lonely and isolating though it may feel—job unhappiness is the norm. Gallup’s State of the American Workplace 2014 reveals that a mere 31.5% of people feel truly engaged in their work. This data point is sadly optimistic, as the highest measure since they began tracking this performance statistic in 2000.
Finding and working a job you love may seem like an impossible task. Armed with the right network, a powerful community of supporters/mentors and a toolbelt of high impact technical skills you CAN absolutely land your dream job. Are you ready to take your career in a direction you are passionate about?
Come join us Monday 4/25 and hear first hand from our Startup Institute alumni on how they have made transitions to jobs they love through our 8 week immersive program, having focused in areas of either Web Development, Technical Marketing, Web Design, and Sales and Account Management. Details and RSVP
