Too good for your job?

In this struggling economy it is easy to find yourself landing jobs that you feel over qualified for or simply have no interest in at all. With an undesirable job, many people find themselves unmotivated to work hard and perform well when they feel unappreciated and under-utilised. I’ve seen coworkers get fed up with their jobs and as a result only perform the absolute bare minimum while also complaining about it to all their coworkers. That is a quick way to not only prevent further advancement within the company, but it can also get you fired if you’re not careful. You might be bored because you aren’t given challenging enough tasks, but yet all you are showing your boss is that you can barely handle the tasks you are already given. Instead of letting your ego take over, learn to take your situation as an opportunity to move forward to the position you really want, your dream job.

You may be planning on leaving your current job any day now for the next great opportunity that comes your way, but there are no guarantees. Until you actually leave, keep a positive attitude at work, I promise you it will show in your work. Take pride in your work, performing well will give your boss more incentive to give you a raise or even a promotion. I recall one of my first jobs; I was disappointed that I landed a job that was at a lower level than I thought I deserved. Even though the majority of my work ended up being clerical work, I continued to work hard and efficiently. My boss took notice and was impressed. When it came time for my review, she promoted me to the position I had originally wanted.

With the bachelor’s degree becoming increasingly common, employers have starting looking more at individuals’ experience rather than degrees. To get that experience, you will most likely have to start at the bottom which you probably don’t want to do. Don’t think you are better than the job. Work hard, leave every employer with an excellent impression and you will reach your dream job before you know it!