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Is it time for a job change?

Posted in:Advice Personal Growth Career Growth

I have been in my current engineering role for about 3 years now. While I just starting to feel confident in my role as an early career professional, I am also starting to feel very burnt out. I found out one month ago I am being transferred to support a different dept. meaning I will have to learn a whole new area to apply my skills. I am not looking forward to the transition and trying to evaluate whether it's a good time to look at switching roles completely or seeking out a new company that better aligns with my values. Does anyone have experience with figuring out what your values and passions are to help navigate a decision making period like the one I am in?

Iynna·Nov 02

I have some thoughts for you but before I pen them, I wanted to share that @Sishi is hiring at Volley - maybe you're a fit for what she's looking for!

rachelserwetz·Nov 04

Hi @Willow197! It’s great that you’re thinking deeply about whether this new transition aligns with your values and long-term goals. Burnout can be a signal that something may not be a sustainable fit, so taking the time to reflect now could be invaluable. A structured career exploration process might help you clarify what roles, industries, or environments best align with your values, strengths, and passions.Career exploration includes practical steps of learning and self-reflection. Start by assessing which aspects of your current role you enjoy most, and which feel draining or misaligned. This helps pinpoint what you’re naturally drawn to, as well as what to avoid. Additionally, consider networking to speak with professionals in roles or companies that interest you, to see if those options better match your values and provide the engagement you’re looking for. Here’s a helpful resource on exploring career paths to break the cycle of job hopping and unfulfillment: https://www.iamwoken.com/post/the-chicken-and-the-egg-how-to-break-the-cycle-of-job-hopping-and-unfulfillment.PS, I’m Rachel. If you’d like to dive deeper, feel free to book a call with me here https://bit.ly/Call_Form to discuss how to navigate this decision-making period.

kaitlingraham·Nov 04

One question to think about to help you make this decision might be: Is the new role something you want to do? If it sounds like something you could enjoy doing, it might be worth a shot. Working in a different department might reenergize you. On the other hand, if it's not exciting to you, it seems like it would be good time to make a change.

superlui04·Nov 08

How do you feel about your 3 years work. What aspect of your work did you like and not like? Also, What is the reason for being transferred. You did mention being burnt out. Can you tell us more?

Willow197·Nov 14

I have accomplished a lot in my 3 years. I enjoy being a manufacturing engineer because it’s an opportunity to learn a lot of things and interact with a lot of different groups. I think this job move was made because of how many things I have accomplished and the great relationships I have made. However, I am feeling really burnt out due to the work load and I only see that increasing with this new job. I am mostly dissatisfied with the change because I don’t see it aligning with my long term career goals. I would appreciate a company that takes my thoughts on long term career goals into account before moving me. Is that a reasonable goal? I am trying to determine if it’s worth waiting out another year or two until a better I feel opportunity comes up or just make the change now