I am feeling unmotivated at my current company and I feel like I could be doing something more important with my life. I have the educational background and experience. However, change is scary especially when you have a family to care for. What would you recommend? Have you been in this position before?

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It took me 8 years to leave my previous company due to the security it provided. Something sparked a change and I started looking for a new opportunity. I took my time and looked while holding my current job. It took quite a long time but I found a new position worth accepting that seemed like it would also be a good fit. It was scary to take that leap but 2 years later it was the best decision ever and has opened many doors professionally and in different career paths should I choose. My situation, single with no family. But being a single income I needed that guarantee of funds, which is why I took my time and did not leave my job until the papers were signed.

You need to lay out why you're feeling unmotivated. Are there any opportunities you could be seeking out that you're not looking at? Do you have a road map of what direction youre looking to go in? Are you volunteering? You'd be surprised how volunteering can fill that hole we are feeling.

I understand how you are feeling as I have been there before OP. I would say if you are feeling this way them maybe it is time to start looking for something new. It doesn't hurt to put feelers out and see if you get any responses. Change is scary but so is getting comfortable.

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