A Job Is a Job Is a Job

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It’s finally happening. My MBA class is growing restless with their employment. Those who came before us said it would happen, but I wasn’t sure exactly how long it would take.

We went to school with the hopes of breaking the hold that monotonous corporate jobs had over us. We didn’t have enough influence in our previous roles. We knew what changes needed to be made, but no one was listening to us. Rather than looking forward to getting things done at work, we began to dread coming into the office. I wanted to get fired every day of my last six months before quitting. So with careful planning and execution my classmates and I went to Business School.

 

“The first job out of school is never THE job”

 

Now, a year plus out, it seems like many of us are back right where we started. Alright, maybe not exactly back where we started, but the bureaucracy is still there, the inability to get sh*t done in major ways is still there, and the feeling we’re just another cog in the machine is still there. What do we do now?

Well, they say that the first job out of school is never THE job. It’s more like the job, that will get you the job, that will get you THE job. Now the question is, do you just sit tight and be patient? Power through it? Endure and wait your turn? Nope! It’s time to take a step back and ask yourself some questions.

1. Are you actually bored with the role, the company, or the industry? Write down what you’re looking for. Your next role may be right in front of you.
2. Are you learning in your current role? You have a lot of life left to live. Learning should be at the top of your list.
3. If you are still learning, is what you’re learning beneficial to future roles you are looking at? Be strategic in all your moves.

If you’re bored with where you’re at and you answer no to the other questions, then it may just be time to get on the job search grind. You definitely shouldn’t just quit, but you should start researching, networking, and applying. When you do land an offer, you now have the leverage of already being employed with a decent alternative. Ball is in your court. Just remember that no matter where you go, a job is a job is a job. They all have highs and lows.

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