A few years ago I asked a group of people about their job situation. The answers to my questions convinced me that most people struggle with the same obstacles and issues at work. That is why you might recognise yourself and your own situation in the following answers. If you do, consider if it’s time for a change in your life too.
Question: what do you see as the biggest obstacles in achieving the job satisfaction you dream about?
Woman 33 years:
That I am very binary (black and white)! I can not accept that I need extra help to move on – I’m not one who needs help!
Male 40 years:
My boss who does not agree with the way I want to approach things! I can not afford to just resign! I do not want to compromise on my current standard of living!
Woman 48 years:
That I do not know and stand by my boundaries! That I do not know how to approach it! I lack clarity about what I should do in the future! Dare I jump into something I do not know anything about? What if I can not find a new job? That I do not know what is on the other side! What should I do, how do I do it when I do not know where I want to go?
Male 53 years:
That I have tried to work my way out of it – to put several hours into it – have not gotten anything out of it – only created a lack of presence at home!
Woman 49 years:
That I can not understand my boss and what he wants!
Woman 35 years:
That I do not take the time to consider what my working life should look like? That I am always ‘at work’ – always available – there is always something I could do! I do not feel I can live up to my professionalism if I am not ‘on’ all the time! I’m not able to set boundaries! I am very conscientious! I feel I have to show my worth. The security of the job, my colleagues that I like a lot, 100% flexibility and freedom in terms of coming and going, my boss could never think of firing me! It pays well!
Woman 42 years:
That my previous boss resigned! An organizational culture with values other than mine!
Woman 45 years:
That my current organization does not have volume! Dare I believe in myself? What are my strenghts?
