What you may have valued when you started your career as a 20-something may no longer match what you are passionate about now, leading to feelings of dissatisfaction and disengagement at work. By applying concepts like job crafting and exploring passions and interests outside of work, it is possible to make your job more meaningful. And by indulging in activities and interests unrelated to your work, you may experience positive spill over effects within your career.
And truth be told, there could be any number of reasons for this sense of malaise. Not everyone wants a high-powered career. It is this third category of people, perhaps unsurprisingly, who exhibit higher performance and a greater sense of satisfaction with their jobs. It is quite possible that what drove your career in your 20s is no longer appealing.
Even if you do not find your true calling, you will at least increase the odds of finding a meaningful work experience. There has been considerable research on the idea of job crafting, where you tweak certain aspects of your job to gain a greater sense of meaning and satisfaction. Research by organizational behaviour scholars Justin Berg, Jane Dutton, and Amy Wrzesniewski has shown that people can be quite imaginative and effective at reimagining the design of their job in personally meaningful ways. One participant from Berg, Dutton, and Wrzesniewski’s research redesigned her marketing job to include more event planning, even though it was not originally part of her job. Sometimes even the smallest adjustments can lead to qualitatively meaningful changes in your work experience.
Ignite your passion outside of work. It might be a latent hobby you’ve told yourself you don’t have the time for, a personal project that isn’t related to your job or career, or a “side hustle” where you can experiment with innovative or entrepreneurial ideas on a smaller scale. Having an outlet for your passion outside of work can counterbalance the monotony of nine-to-five daily work. Think about changing your career like you would think about changing your house.

But since then, your priorities may have changed or maybe you have simply outgrown it. You can think the exact same way about your job and career. Of course, if you choose to change your career, you will want to think it through and prepare yourself before jumping in with both feet. Network with people in professions you might be interested in, get your finances in order, and test out the new career before making the change.
It can feel daunting to change everything so suddenly, but it is important to consider the option if you are truly feeling a deep sense of malaise at work. You will likely be surprised at how resilient and resourceful you are as you walk down the path of career renovation.
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