Wrong Position? Do These 3 Things Fast
You don’t need a sign from the universe to know when something’s off. If your job feels more draining than fulfilling, if you're watching the clock by mid-morning, or if you’ve muttered, "There has to be more than this" at least once this week, guess what? You’re not stuck. But you do need to act.
As a career coach, I see it all the time: smart, capable people staying in roles that stifle their potential simply because it’s what they "should" do, or because change feels overwhelming. Let’s break that pattern, shall we?
Here are three powerful moves you can make right now if you think you're in the wrong position.
1. Self-Assessment: Hit Pause and Get Real
Don’t just power through another workday on autopilot. Instead, hit pause and do some honest career planning. Ask yourself:
What do I enjoy doing?
What energizes me?
What strengths am I using in my current job? Which ones are collecting dust?
Feeling stuck in your job often comes from a disconnect between your natural talents and the tasks you're expected to perform. One of the fastest ways to gain clarity is to do a strengths assessment. (Spoiler alert: I have one that’s not only helpful, it’s fun.)
When you understand how to find your strengths and use them, you stop chasing roles that aren't built for you and start designing a path that plays to your unique value. When you are using your strengths, any job can be fun.
2. Network Strategically: Your Next Opportunity Might Be a Conversation Away
Career advice doesn’t get simpler than this: tell people what you want.
Reach out to your network, yes, even the people you haven’t talked to since that college group project. Let them know you’re exploring new opportunities.
And don’t sleep on internal networking either. The job that fits you better may already exist within your current company. The people who can help might not even know you’re looking.
How to:
Send a few quick messages or LinkedIn DMs.
Say, "I’m exploring a pivot into roles that better use [insert strength/interest]. If you hear of anything or know someone I should talk to, I’d love the intro."
You don’t need a polished elevator pitch, you just need to speak up.
3. Skill Up: Invest in Yourself (Without Getting Stuck in Course-Collecting Mode)
When your job isn’t the right fit, it can make you question your abilities. So here’s your reminder: you’re not broken. You just might need to build some new tools.
Upskilling doesn't have to mean earning a new degree or racking up five new certifications. That kind of "alphabet soup" behind your name is only necessary when the job requires it.
So ask:
What skill would make me feel more confident today?
What small course, workshop, or even YouTube rabbit hole could spark momentum?
Just a few hours spent on the right training can boost your confidence and make you feel back in control.
The Real Secret? Don’t Wait for Perfect.
Don’t wait until you have it all figured out to make a move. The best career transitions are built while you’re still figuring things out. Pick one of these three actions and take the first step this week. Not someday. This week.
Because the longer you stay stuck, the more your confidence shrinks. And you need that confidence for what’s next.
You deserve a career that fits you. One that excites you on Monday mornings and doesn’t drain the life out of your Sundays.
Ready to Make a Career Move That Feels Right?
This is what I do. As a career coach, I help you untangle the confusion and build a game plan that actually works for you.
If you're wondering how to bounce back from career failure, how to find your strengths, or just how to figure out if your current job is even the right one. I’ve got you.
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