Battered Career Syndrome and the Search for Fulfillment: Is It Time for a Change?

Battered Career Syndrome. Three words that prevent millions of people from achieving fulfillment in both their professional and personal life. What is it? What are its symptoms and how do you overcome it? 

That’s what co-hosts Tamara Loring and Dr. Mike Smith address in this episode! Tune in to learn about Dr. Mike’s story with Battered Career Syndrome, how it manifests itself, and what you can do to avoid being like ¾ of the adult working population (who are actively thinking about quitting their jobs), and have the career – and life – you always dreamed of.

• In today’s episode, which is the second of a 10-episode series dedicated to the 10 steps of figuring out your ideal career, co-hosts Tamara Loring and Dr. Mike Smith discuss Battered Career Syndrome.
• Having a career that isn’t getting you to where you’d like to go, both personally and professionally, may be a sign of Battered Career Syndrome.
• Dr. Mike Smith feels that Battered Career Syndrome – something he struggled with in the past – is something that isn’t talked about enough.
• According to global studies nearly ¾ of the adult working population are actively thinking about quitting their jobs.
• As emotional human creatures we tend to find greater comfort in staying in a place of pain and discomfort rather than facing the unknown, the perceived potential pain of change.
• The idea of changing jobs, changing location, getting a promotion, stepping out on our own may feel like too much, Dr. Mike explains.
• However, people tend to forget the flip side of the coin: the psychological, mental, and physical effects of that…
• Finding more comfort staying where you are and not knowing what you’re feeling, and why you’re feeling it, are two main reasons why people stay at their job (even when fulfillment isn’t there).
• Tamara touches upon the analogies between insanity and Battered Career Syndrome: doing the same thing over and over again while expecting a different outcome.
• “By not taking ownership and personal responsibility for where we’re at we’re totally giving away the power to change things”, says Dr. Mike.
• The job market will always fluctuate and evolve but, with the right mindset, you’ll be able to seize the opportunities that it brings about.
• Dr. Mike explains that the most short-term psychological impact of Battered Career Syndrome is that sense of feeling lost.
• Dr. Mike discusses the impact that short-term aspects have on long-term feelings – and that lead to isolation, a lack of purpose and a lack of a sense of fulfillment.
• It can become a vicious cycle that ends up taking you to a place of anxiety, stress, worry, fear, and doubt…
• Dr. Mike opens up about how he got to understand he was experiencing Battered Career Syndrome, and how he navigated through those times.
• Tamara brings up the concept of “golden handcuffs” and figuring out your primary goal in life.
• Confusing the dream with the vehicle to the dream is a common trap many people fall into.
• Some of Tamara’s colleagues joke that J-O-B actually stands for “Just Over Broke”.
• Remember: things that are most personal are most universal.
• Dr. Mike shares the mental and physical repercussions that Battered Career Syndrome had on him.
• According to a McKinsey study, 70% of employees define their sense of purpose through work. Yet, only 15% feel fulfilled in their current roles…
• Dr. Mike and Tamara share some final considerations about overcoming Battered Career Syndrome and reclaiming your life – both personally and professionally.

 

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

YourCareerRevolution.com

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