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Published Jul 30, 2021

541: Spare the Pity Party; My Life is Just Restarting | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi delve into coping with grief, rejuvenating relationships amidst mental health challenges, and tackling career discontent, sharing insightful strategies for healing, personal growth, and finding satisfaction in one's professional life.
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  • Job Misalignment

    When a job role doesn't align with your interests, it can be frustrating. suggests spending six to nine months excelling in any assigned tasks to build social capital before discussing your preferred role with the CEO. This approach shows you're a team player and can make it easier to transition to your desired work 1. adds that working outside your comfort zone can pay off later, as new skills often become valuable in unexpected ways 1.

    You never know how those skills will pay off down the line. One day you might be managing a project and you'll need to understand that new programming language that you picked up.

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    However, if the company insists on keeping you in a role you dislike, it might be time to consider other opportunities.

       

    Career Guilt

    Feeling guilty about not using your degree in your current job is common. suggests that this guilt might stem from internal doubts rather than external judgments. He advises reflecting on whether the guilt is due to not following your studied path or believing you must stick to it despite unhappiness 2. shares his own experience of leaving law for podcasting, emphasizing that past experiences contribute to current success 3.

    You don't have to do the same job forever for it to be worthwhile. Where you have been has led you to where you are now.

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    Ultimately, it's important to build a life that excites you, both professionally and personally.

       

    Advocacy

    Advocating for your professional desires is crucial. recommends getting a competing job offer to leverage a conversation with your CEO about transitioning to your preferred role. This strategy puts the ball in their court and ensures you have options 4. agrees, noting the importance of building capital and relationships before pushing for major changes. He suggests a six to nine-month period to establish yourself before advocating for your desired role 4.

    You have to advocate for yourself in your career if your company is not doing right by you.

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    If the company still doesn't align with your goals, it might be time to move on.

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