Just realized I haven’t learned anything new on the job in over a year. I’m good at what I do, but it’s starting to feel like I’m on autopilot. It's nice to have an easy 9-5, but I'm worried about stagnating long term. How do you handle feeling bored and stuck?

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A lot of people fall into a pigeonhole and they're content to just put in time and tread water. Like you say, it's nice, though after a while it can be perilous. If you're dead wood eventually someone may notice and do something about it. At times when I've felt bored I've tried to take on some new tasks and show the people I work for that I don't wish to be a potted plant in the corner.

I have always been someone who can’t be bored in a role. The minute I start feeling bored and am not learning, I start looking for a new role. I always talk to my manager and see what else I can take on or learn, and if there is nothing, I start looking for a new role.

I would start talking to my manager about stretch opportunities. There’s always more work to be done, and it will look good for you to take on more.

Depends on stage of life. If you are early career, I’d definitely try to find something that stretches you.

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