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The GenX Career Show
If you are a GenX Career professional who wants to stop settling for a soul sucking, unfulfilling career then the GenX Career Show is right on time! Join your host, Kay Kirkman, Career Coach and Dream Job Mentor as she helps you navigate the unique career challenges that surface at midlife. Kay draws from her own personal experience, and also pulls in guest experts to provide inspiration, motivation and practical tips all geared towards helping you find work that truly lights you up! Whether you’re looking for a career to stay with long-term, ready to start your own thing, or simply seeking the motivation, inspiration and courage to keep going after a career or life setback, this podcast has you covered. You’ll get weekly content to help you get clear about exactly what you want., take inspired but strategic action and ultimately design the career and life of your dreams, despite your age or current circumstances.
The GenX Career Show
How Caving To Society Norms Keeps You Trapped In Your Unfulfilling Career - Ep. 135
In today's fast-paced world, societal pressure to conform in our careers can be overwhelming. From traditional expectations of a "successful" career path to societal norms around job security, salary, and status, many individuals find themselves trapped in careers that don't align with their true passions, values, and aspirations.
In this thought-provoking episode of our podcast, we delve deep into the topic of societal pressure to conform in your career and how it affects individuals' professional lives.
We explore the reasons why societal pressure to conform exists and how it impacts individuals' decision-making process when it comes to choosing and pursuing a career. We also discuss the negative consequences of succumbing to societal pressure, such as job dissatisfaction, burnout, and lack of fulfillment.
If you're a mid-career professional feeling stuck in a job that doesn't fulfill you, or someone who's simply questioning societal norms around career choices, this episode will empower you to challenge societal pressure, embrace your individuality, and pursue a fulfilling and authentic career path on your own terms.
Today we dig deep into the topic of societal pressure to conform in your career so you can discover how to break free and create a meaningful professional life that truly aligns with who you are. Don't let societal expectations hold you back - it's time to forge your own path to career success.