Ep 51. Burnout, Corporate Drama, and Networking in a Remote World

08/19/23 • 31 min

You're burned out at work. Before you go looking for a new job, ask yourself: What are you running TO, or what are you running away FROM?

In this episode of Career Convos with Nikki, I'm talking about burnout, corporate drama, and the challenges of networking in a remote world. With over one-third of employees looking for new jobs and more than 7.8 million people having already left their positions, burnout is a significant issue we can't ignore. I'll explore a crucial question: Are you running to something better or running away from your current situation?

As you consider leaving your job, it's important to reflect on a few key aspects. I'll discuss what to evaluate before making a career move and how to navigate the corporate landscape during these turbulent times.

Here's a guide to go along with this episode to help you manage up and navigate the office antics: Smart 1:1 Guide for Employee Manager Meetings

Some highlights in this episode:

Burnout in the Workplace
- It's crazy that 7.8 MILLION people have left their jobs due to burnout, entrepreneurship, and other reasons
- Do you wake up excited to go to work?

Corporate Drama
- Don't leave your job because of another person
- The impact of corporate culture on employee well-being

Networking in a Remote World
- Don't get lost in the virtual sauce
- Strategies for building and maintaining professional relationships remotely

Self-Reflection Before a Career Move
- Key questions to ask yourself about job fulfillment
- Evaluating your motivations and goals

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If you're feeling overwhelmed or considering a career change, let's talk. Schedule a career assessment with me. Let's find the professional clarity you need to move forward with confidence.

Also download the guide to having 1:1 conversations with your manager so it doesn't feel awkward or forced.

I hope this episode helps you find the clarity and motivation to take charge of your career. You deserve it!

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You're burned out at work. Before you go looking for a new job, ask yourself: What are you running TO, or what are you running away FROM?

Here's a guide to go along with this episode to help you manage up and navigate the office antics: Smart 1:1 Guide for Employee Manager Meetings

Some highlights in this episode:

Burnout in the Workplace
- It's crazy that 7.8 MILLION people have left their jobs due to burnout, entrepreneurship, and other reasons
- Do you wake up excited to go to work?

Corporate Drama
- Don't leave your job because of another person
- The impact of corporate culture on employee well-being

Networking in a Remote World
- Don't get lost in the virtual sauce
- Strategies for building and maintaining professional relationships remotely

Self-Reflection Before a Career Move
- Key questions to ask yourself about job fulfillment
- Evaluating your motivations and goals

Also download the guide to having 1:1 conversations with your manager so it doesn't feel awkward or forced.

I hope this episode helps you find the clarity and motivation to take charge of your career. You deserve it!

★ Support this podcast ★

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#CareerConvos™️ with Nikki - Ep 51. Burnout, Corporate Drama, and Networking in a Remote World

Transcript

Nikki Winston, CPA00:00:01.439

And one thing the pandemic has done from a career or a professional development perspective is opened up many opportunities for people. Opportunities that in pre COVID times may not have been an option. So now that we have more flexibility to be location independent, there's more reconsidering career moves, giving things second thoughts, and feeling bold and feeling froggy out here when it comes to our careers and our jobs and the amount