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We're about the same age, but I can't say I feel stuck, necessarily. I don't really have a lot of goals or ambitions to move up, I just like doing what I do and getting paid a decent salary to do it. I think feeling stuck is a mindset thing, and some of us just aren't that ambitious.
Rising Star
That’s totally fair! Not everyone measures success by climbing the ladder. If you enjoy what you do and feel stable and valued, that’s a win in itself. Sometimes contentment gets overlooked in all the talk about ambition.
I'm reasonably happy with how things are going, but I'm only a few years into my career. So I'm sure there will be lots of obstacles in the next five or ten years. I still feel like there's open road ahead of me in my current organization. But if I started to feel like advancement would be obstructed I'd seriously consider moving on to somewhere else.
Rising Star
It’s great that you still see potential in your current organization. Being open to moving on if that changes shows you’re thinking proactively about your future, not just settling.
I'm very familiar with that stuck feeling and just sort of waiting for someone above you to retire, but I did the unthinkable and started seeking employment elsewhere. Not making any big moves just yet, but it has at least opened my eyes to other options and in some ways made me appreciate where I'm at, at the same time.
Rising Star
That’s such a relatable experience! Sometimes just exploring what’s out there may give you fresh perspective, whether it leads to a change or not!
Bowl Leader
Most folks have to move around usually externally to get moving up the ladder.
I would say use this time to network (coffee breaks) or shadowing folks in higher positions to see if that is what you want to do.
I just lateraled into another group but still mid-management.
Volunteering for charities helped with getting new skills as well.
Rising Star
That’s great advice. Sometimes lateral moves or external shifts are the only real way to gain momentum. I like the idea of using this time to explore through networking or shadowing; it gives you insight without committing blindly. Volunteering is such an underrated way to build leadership and transferable skills too.
Conversation Starter
My career is growing very slowly right now, but with some things going on in my personal life, I’m okay with it
Rising Star
That makes a lot of sense. Sometimes it’s about finding the right balance, and if slower growth gives you space to handle personal priorities, that’s totally valid. There’s no one right pace for career progress.
Conversation Starter
Honestly, if I could go back now I would choose a whole new career path. Something more fulfilling like a job working with animals etc. I feel now that I will need to wait until I am more comfortable financially to do this!
Rising Star
I hear you, it’s tough when practical needs delay what you truly want to do. Working with animals sounds incredibly fulfilling. Maybe there's a way to start small, like volunteering at a shelter or getting certified in something part-time, just to stay connected to that path until you're ready to make the leap?