Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concern about job boredom and the challenges of waiting for a promotion. She emphasizes the importance of open communication with managers and offers strategies to stay engaged at work while waiting for new opportunities. The episode concludes with resources for further reading on managing workplace boredom and preparing for career advancement.
Key Takeaways
• Boredom at work is common; engaging in additional learning opportunities can help.
• Boredom can be for different reasons.
• Employees will feel bored if they aren’t challenged over time.
• Taking on small projects or offering to plug in work gaps can alleviate boredom
• Employees must be able to talk with their managers if they feel bored
• Resources are available for further exploration of workplace boredom.
Additional Resources
Ask a career coach: I’ve got a good job, but I’m bored. What should I do? | The Muse. (n.d.). The Muse. https://www.themuse.com/advice/ask-a-career-coach-ive-got-a-good-job-but-im-bored-what-should-i-do
Team, I. E. C. (2025, March 25). The Difference Between Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees. https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/exempt-vs-non-exempt-employee
Fishbach, A. (2018, November 1). How to Keep Working When You’re Just Not Feeling It. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2018/11/how-to-keep-working-when-youre-just-not-feeling-it
Video Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Listener Question
02:08 Some jobs are boring
04:01 The good news: trust for the manager, and care from the manager
05:30 Languishing is a real thing
08:10 Feeling less bored: the self-fix or the work-fix
10:06 Additional Resources
10:57 Wrap Up and Submitting Your Question
11:45 Contact and Booking Information
Keywords
career growth, workplace challenges, boredom at work, employee engagement, professional development, management support, job satisfaction, work-life balance, promotion strategies, organizational behavior
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