Cosmopolitan Philippines – May 2017

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“Meh” “Something’s gotta give”

how to look forw ard to work again

nothing to be done

Well, sort of. You can always be looking at ways to better

yourself in your 9-5er. Use this break to reflect on what

you’ve achieved, what you love about the job, and the

areas you want to grow in. as well as having time to sit

back and get out of the business of ‘doing,’ a break gives

you that space to think of different ideas. While you’re

chilling on some tropical island, draft up an action plan

for the next 12 months. list everything you want out of

your job and how you envision getting it. To keep you on

track, motivated, and feeling like you’re achieving things,

break it into a monthly plan, ticking each win off as you

go. set a reminder for the end of each month to go back

over the plan, reframe, and reinvigorate your ambition.

time to change jobs

But before resigning, draft up a pros and cons list of the

role. if you have gaps in which you are unhappier, then it’s

a good indication for you to start looking for another role.

if you’re unhappy with the people you work with but enjoy

the job, it’s on you to sort the situation out. if you enjoy the

work, you don’t have to have a huge career change—you

probably already have the right contacts, so hit them up

for intel on who may be hiring in your circles, or approach

your favorite companies knowing what you want out of

your next role. at the same time, look at any in-office

personality mismatches as an opportunity to enhance

your emotional intelligence so you can respond in

different ways. i call it cia: control, influence, action.

you’re on vacation: the sun is shining and you’re feeling

and channel it into making that big career move you

with career coach julie alexander to get the lowdown

Start hErE:

HOW DO YOU FEEL

ABOUT YOUR

CURRENT JOB?

HAVE YOU

BROUGHT THIS

UP WITH YOUR

MANAGER?

DO THAT.

THEN RETURN

HERE

HAS TIME OFF HELPED? IT’S THE ROLE

YES and I was

promised X, but it

wasn’t delivered.

I’ve grown

out of it. I’m overworked.

I don’t

like it.

YES

WHAT IS YOUR

MAIN GRIPE?

HAVE YOU ASSESSED YOUR

STRENGTHS AND THE

DEMANDS OF THE ROLE?

NO

NO IT’S THE PEOPLE

NO

YES WHY?

100 Cosmopolitan • MAY 2017 WWW.COSMO.PH