Do you love your day-to-day tasks at work, but the pay is too low? You’re not alone. Maybe you enjoy your job and your coworkers, but it just isn’t enough to keep you around for much longer. This can feel overwhelming and leave you feeling confused about what to do next. It’s important to consider all of your options and to put yourself first in this situation. This blog will show you five next steps you can take if you love your job but hate your paycheck.

Whether you have a job, are between jobs, or lost your job, it’s normal and very common to want to reevaluate your career path. The thought of redirecting the entire trajectory of your career can seem completely overwhelming, and there are many reasons as to why people even begin to reevaluate their careers. Before taking the plunge or making any decision, remember to take a deep breath, consider all your options, and ask yourself the hard questions.

A transition period between jobs is a challenging moment to navigate. Whether you’ve quit your job, been fired, or are going through other job changes, unemployment can be difficult. There are many things you can do during this period to stay motivated and find your next best steps.

Setbacks and rejection in the job search process are common issues for people looking for jobs. It can be challenging to keep the momentum of a job search going when dealing with rejections, long and daunting interview timelines, bad interviews, or unresponsive employers. So, how do you handle setbacks in the job search like a pro?

Interviewing for a job is a two-way street. Flipping the script on the interviewer can be intimidating, but it’s essential to finding the right job for you. This blog provides 5 questions to ask an interviewer to find the job, boss, and company that values you.

Through our text line, one of the most common questions is: Should I quit my job? If you’re feeling unsure on whether or not you should quit your job, you aren’t alone. Many people are overwhelmed with this common job decision, because it impacts so many aspects of a person’s livelihood. People leave their jobs for many reasons; we’ve listed five common reasons we see on our text line that people quit.

If you haven’t been following the work trends of the last couple of years, quiet quitting has become a popular term in the world of work. While the emotions and reasons for quiet quitting are completely valid, it may be more beneficial to both employees and employers for people to go through with the real thing—quitting.

Did you quit your job or are you thinking about leaving and you’re feeling a sense of regret? There’s a chance you’re feeling resigner’s remorse. This is a common feeling. Even if you feel like leaving a job is the right decision, quitting may bring up overwhelming feelings of anxiety, stress, and regret. 

Feeling stuck at a job you hate? Maybe you want to quit, but can’t afford to. Or the thought of a long and challenging job hunting process is holding you back. Or maybe you’ve looked at other job possibilities out there, but you’re afraid that you don’t have the relevant experience or skills on your resume. Whatever the reason is for why you hate your job, you may be wondering how to survive at that job and stick it out until you find something better.

Performance reviews have a reputation for being daunting, anxiety-provoking, and full of surprises. Receiving feedback at work shouldn’t make you feel like you’re on the chopping block. So, what should a performance review look like? It should be a healthy conversation between you and your manager where you both reflect on your achievements, discuss areas for improvement and development, and set goals that support you in succeeding in your role. Unfortunately, not all performance reviews go as smoothly as they should. There are many ways you can prepare for yourself for performance reviews.

If you’ve been out of work for a while or you’re stuck in a job you hate, you may be wondering: How long should it take to find a new job? It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and frustrated as your job search drags on. At Empower Work, we can help you gain a new perspective. Here are a few questions to put yourself on the right track. 

Your employer let you go. Now what? Maybe you suspected it was coming. You’ve had a conflict with your boss, business has been slow, or your supervisor reduced your duties without explanation. Maybe your dismissal was sudden. like 900 people unexpectedly laid off in a Zoom call. You might feel like you’ve taken a gut punch, or your most prominent emotion might be relief. No matter the circumstances, losing your job is tough, especially if you need to jump into your next job search immediately. But you can land on your feet after a job loss.

Whether you’ve picked up a summer gig or have a full-time role, starting your first job can be a big transition. Being in the workplace can feel like a steep learning curve: the expectations are different, the schedule is different, and the way you’re evaluated is different too. Regardless of the role or industry, starting your first job brings a new set of challenges and opportunities. It also brings new ways to grow and learn that will serve you for many years to come.

You’re facing a dilemma–you want to talk about it, and you need an outside point of view, or you just aren’t sure who to talk to about it. That’s what Empower Work is for. Our trained volunteer peer counselors support people in their toughest moments at work. We’re here to listen, help you get perspective, and help you find the next steps that feel right for you. If you’re struggling with a work issue, you can text us on our free, confidential text line at 510-674-1414.

When people contact the Empower Work text line, often they’re looking for a change: a better relationship with a boss or coworker, a promotion or raise, a different job, or a whole new career. It might reassure you to know that there are stages of change. What feels like being stuck might be a necessary step in the process. Our volunteer peer counselors can support you every step of the way.

Yoselin reached out to Empower Work because she was conflicted about a big career decision. She was offered a position at an organization she wanted to work at, but it was for a role that she had already done and outgrown. Yoselin was conflicted on whether to accept the position or to take on a new challenge.

Many people feel concerned about being treated differently at work because of age. Some fear being pushed out, and others worry about potential job prospects narrowing as they grow older. Whatever your situation, there are things within your control to help address the fear and take action towards what you want.

The job hunt is tough on everyone. But when an employer’s hiring process is confusing or off somehow, it can make the experience even more frustrating. Here are some common missteps job-seekers make in the hiring process, and some steps you can take to navigate the hiring process in a healthy way.