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You do the same thing every day - Your routine never changes and you will probably be doing the same thing a few years down the line.

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Salary - You’ve been on the same job for a few years, yet there’s been no change in the salary to reflect that. Plus, you’re underpaid for what you do and the skills you possess.

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You feel like there’s nothing going on in your career, other than doing the same tasks day in and day out.

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You don’t use your skills -

You may have a great skill set but you never use it in your job because there’s no need for it, or because your company doesn’t really make use of your talents.

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No change in title and/or tasks - You’ve been in the same position for a long time, with no prospects of ever doing something different.

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Your company is not interested in your career   -

Your company shows no interest in your career. They don’t know what your goals and ambitions are.

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Your company doesn’t support your career -

Your company actually asked about your career goals, but there is no interest in helping you achieve them.

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Proposed changes are not heard -

You might try to shake things up a bit, take on other responsibilities or gain experience in another department, but your company doesn’t welcome any change.

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There is clear management bias -

Your career development depends more on how much your managers like you rather than on the quality of your work.

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You don’t feel challenged -

You know what you have to do, but there’s nothing challenging about the tasks you perform at work.

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Your voice is not heard -

Your company doesn’t listen to what you have to say and you feel your contributions are not valued.

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Poor management impacts your daily job -

You can’t go ahead with certain aspects of your job without approval from managers, but they don't give you the support you need (e.g. unanswered emails and calls).

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No upward movement -

Your company simply doesn’t have a structure that allows you to move to a different position and advance in your career.

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You get those Monday blues - You dread the beginning of the work week and feel down about having to go to the office almost every day.

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You will be replaced by a robot - Your job can actually be done by a machine and, sooner or later, your position will become obsolete.

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You’re treated unfairly -

You see colleagues getting new opportunities and you’re not, for no apparent reason.

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Your effort is never recognized -

No matter how well your perform and how great a worker you are, you’re never praised for your good job.

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Conflicting values - Your values are not compatible with your company’s values. You feel like you’re betraying your own values by working for them.

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You’re disposable -

You don’t feel like you’re actually needed and valued by your company. You should be an asset, not a liability, and recognized as such.

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Overtime - You’re expected to do overtime without being paid extra for the hours and compromise your work-life balance.

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Your company is not doing well -

You know that your company is slowly sinking, people are getting fired, salaries freeze and there’s no prospect of things getting better.

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Comfort/laziness -

You’re so comfortable in your job that you don’t really care anymore as your tasks are almost mechanic.

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Your company prioritizes external candidates -

Your company hires outside talent rather than considering current employees first.

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Here's what to do - Now we'll show you a few steps you can take to get unstuck from your dead-end job.

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Speak to your manager - If you’re affected by any of the above points, then the first thing you should do is express your concerns to your manager.

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Be professional - If you decide to look for another job, it is important that you continue to perform to the best of your ability at your current job. You want to get the best reference possible from your current employer.

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List - Make a list of the things that you’re concerned about and any potential solutions. This will make it easier to assess your situation and come up with valuable solutions.

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Career goals -

Envision what you will want to be doing in the future and where. It is important to have a clear view of where you want to  go so you can make an informed choice about your next steps.

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Assessment -

Analyse your financial situation in detail before making any decisions. Is your dead-end job paying your rent? Be as thorough as possible.

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Self-development - You might feel that you’re not getting much from your current job, but you can gain valuable experience and acquire new skills outside the office.

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Strengths and weaknesses -

Identify your strengths and weaknesses at your current job and see what you can learn and improve before moving on to the next one.

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Avoid another dead-end job -

Choose wisely and make sure you ask your prospective employer about career opportunities and other development aspects before accepting a job offer.

See also: These celebrities now have regular jobs

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