Do something completely different - this wish is not uncommon among working people. It is wrong to give the boss the dismissal from one day to the next.
If professionals are really not happy with their job, they should take a step-by-step approach. Career counselor Jannike Stöhr recommends not to give up immediately, but to test new jobs first.
Try out new activities in your free time
This can be on weekends or on vacation. There is a lot of freedom when you reduce your working hours. For example, if you are longing for a creative job, you can start restoring furniture in your free time. If you want to teach, you can start with a few hours of tutoring.
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Basically, according to the consultant, it is important that the job fits your own values. This can be financial security or the desire to learn new things regularly. Stöhr advises setting up your own value hierarchy - and comparing it with the job. If there is a lot of overlap, the job fits you well.
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