Have you ever been stuck at work, just wondering if you made the wrong choice in your career path?

Ever had weeks, months, or years pondering your decision to stay in the same company?  Do you dread  every  minute  in  the  office?  If you answered yes  to  any  of  these questions, we have some good news for you: A wrong career choice is not the end of your career.

Truth be told, it’s easier said than done when it comes to appreciating the career situation we are in. There will always be some aspect of work that we despise. Even so, we must see the  positive  side,  and  understand  that  the “wrong  job”  may  be  a  stepping  stone  in  our journey  towards  success  in  career.  Let’s  look  at  some practical  ways  to  keep  our  eye  on career success – and never give up.

Look To The Stars

Being part of the daily grind, heading to and from office, plus sitting behind a computer all day is very likely to bring your spirit down. The mundane and repetitive work styles of the 9-to-5 job can break even the highest levels of enthusiasm.

In  times  of  desperation,  look  to  the  stars  (metaphorically  speaking).  How  many  of  today’s successful entrepreneurs whom we idolize have had humble beginnings much like us? How many of them failed while trying to get somewhere?

Think of the big names like Mark Zuckerberg, who dropped out of college; Oprah Winfrey, who  got  turned  down multiple  times  before  hitting  any  measure  of  success;  or  even Sylvester Stallone, who refused to sell his script to the producers of Rocky Balboa unless he played  the  main  character.  All  of  these  successful  people  have  had significant  setbacks  in terms  of  their careers,  yet  they  have  all  made  it  big.  It  helps  to  read  the autobiographies of these influential people, and get some insights on their respective career journeys.

It May Just Be A Phase

As millennials in particular nowadays take up job hunting as somewhat of a hobby, it’s no surprise  that job hopping  happens  quite  frequently.  Oftentimes,  those  who  frequently change  jobs  cite  workplace  pressures  and stagnant  salaries  as the push  factor  to  making  that change. “We in the age of digital look forward  to learning  more because information is seen as wealth,”  says Andrew Prastya, Content Marketer at iPrice. We also see fresh grads jumping the gun when it comes to salary expectations, expecting manager-type salaries. As inflation, price hikes, and cost of living go up, it’s no surprise as to why these expectations creep up as well.

If any of these factors lurk in the corner of your mind, just remember that many times we have to go through pressure and tough times to truly appreciate life’s journey. Experience is what counts in any career path. It is part of learning. We learn that to get to the top, we have  to  start  at  the  bottom.  Thus,  be  encouraged  that  this  may  just  be  a  phase  in  your career that seems difficult.

Weigh Your Options

Amid  the  hard  talk,  we have  to  acknowledge  that  sometimes we  should  not  settle for less. Given  the  chance to  excel,  we  have  to  make  the  most  of  our  experience  in  the  workplace. A good way  to  do  this  would be  to  take every  day  as  a  new  learning  experience.  Be  it  a  sweet  experience  or  a  bitter  one,  learning  on  the  job  will  ensure  maximum  productivity –  along with lessons to last a lifetime.

In  many  scenarios,  being  more  proactive  will  help  make work life  more  interesting. Taking ownership to change something you are not fond of may benefit the entire company in the long run. Chances are you aren’t the only one who wants the change. Think about it.

Go Hard Or Go Home!

When it comes to career progression, this is the type of attitude we should adopt: Go hard or go home! Simply put, we should always give our 100% in everything that we do. Nothing in our area of expertise  should  stop  us  from  doing our  best.  That  being  said,  if  there  are  elements  of  the job or certain parties that hinder us from progress in our career, then the logical thing to do is  to  LEAVE.  That’s  right,  we  said  it! Leaving  for  greener  pastures  will  give  you  a  wider view of job opportunities and career progression.

Make The Most Of Your Career Path

Having  said  all of this,  a  successful  career  is  never  stagnant.  It will  bring  an  array  of  ups  and downs.  Your current  work-life  situation  may  not  be  ideal,  but  it is  definitely  a  phase  to bring you one step closer to accomplishing your ultimate career goal. In the meantime, it is vital for us to make the most of our current career paths.