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Listen "Ep 47: Career Struggles In Your 30s"
Episode Synopsis
Have you ever sat at your job daydreaming about starting a whole new career path? This week, we explore the common reasons why job dissatisfaction might arise in our 30s, from challenging co-workers and bosses to our aspirations for doing something more meaningful. Join us as we discuss questions like do you like your job because you’re good at it or vice versa? What truly makes a great boss? We also discuss the challenges of wanting to pursue our passions and explore new opportunities while ensuring financial stability for ourselves and our loved ones. Whether you're contemplating a career change or seeking ways to reignite your passion for your current job, this episode will offer an insightful conversation about job dissatisfaction, career transitions, and the pursuit of fulfillment in our professional lives.
(00:00) Intro
(02:44) Mid-life crises
(07:05) Career by choice or circumstance
(09:42) Competence vs passion at work
(12:52) Dream job growing up
(14:11) Reasons we change jobs
(16:25) Worst kind of coworker
(18:25) Gauging work culture
(21:02) Good managers
(26:02) Pros/cons of being a manager
(29:54) Generational differences in career selectiveness
(32:31) American dream is dead
(36:42) What makes for a great career
(47:51) Changing careers in your 30s
Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at [email protected] or DM our Instagram. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.
Links:
How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton Christensen
Changes Jobs?! In This Economy?!, In This Economy?! podcast by Frequency Podcast Network
"I wish upon you ample doses of pain and suffering" - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's advice to Stanford students
Listen to That 30s Show on YouTube. We're on video for Season 2!
That 30s Show on TikTok
That 30s Show on Instagram
Ge’s Instagram
David’s Twitter
Theme music: “Grab A Bargain” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 4.0 license, at Free Music Archive.
(00:00) Intro
(02:44) Mid-life crises
(07:05) Career by choice or circumstance
(09:42) Competence vs passion at work
(12:52) Dream job growing up
(14:11) Reasons we change jobs
(16:25) Worst kind of coworker
(18:25) Gauging work culture
(21:02) Good managers
(26:02) Pros/cons of being a manager
(29:54) Generational differences in career selectiveness
(32:31) American dream is dead
(36:42) What makes for a great career
(47:51) Changing careers in your 30s
Do you have a story about what helps you thrive in your 30s, or challenges you’ve endured or overcome? Let us know at [email protected] or DM our Instagram. Perhaps we can have you on the show! Any questions and feedback are also welcome.
Links:
How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton Christensen
Changes Jobs?! In This Economy?!, In This Economy?! podcast by Frequency Podcast Network
"I wish upon you ample doses of pain and suffering" - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's advice to Stanford students
Listen to That 30s Show on YouTube. We're on video for Season 2!
That 30s Show on TikTok
That 30s Show on Instagram
Ge’s Instagram
David’s Twitter
Theme music: “Grab A Bargain” by Scott Holmes Music. Available for use under the CC BY 4.0 license, at Free Music Archive.
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