Eight Reasons for Job Dissatisfaction

Job dissatisfaction is on the rise and many workers feel burned out.

1. Lack of Purpose or Meaning

Feeling undervalued, unfulfilled, or disconnected.

2. Poor Work-Life Balance

Inability to separate work and personal life. Excessive work hours, having to work evenings and weekends, excessive business travel, inadequate leave. Burn out is a real issue.

3. Limited Career Growth Opportunities

Feeling stagnant, undervalued, or without a clear path for advancement. The best organizations have a talent identification program and offer training and mentoring.

4. Unhappiness With Management and/or Organization’s Culture

Poor communication, lack of trust in leadership, unsupportive environment, manager’s play favorites, hostile or toxic workplace.

5. Inadequate Compensation and/or Benefits

Feeling underpaid and undervalued. Seeing new hires being paid the same as you despite your years of experience and solid performance. Benefits don’t match what other organizations in your field and/or geographic area provide.

6. Unclear Expectations or Conflicting Priorities

Confusion over responsibilities and lack of accountability. Can also be a job with unrealistic performance expectations where “nothing is ever good enough”.

7. Lack of Autonomy

Micromanagement and overbearing supervision of work. Insufficient freedom to make decisions leads to frustration.

8. Poor Work Environment

Outdated equipment and furnishings. Job location is undesirable and perhaps even unsafe. Physical environment is poorly designed and uncomfortable.

If you are facing many of these issues take steps to change jobs, the organization, or even make a career change. The first step is to talk with an experienced career coach who can help you ID what you really want out of your work and help you land your ideal job.

Frank Manfre

Job Search Sherpa & Career Coach

A job should be more than a paycheck

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