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310. 5 signs you’re on the wrong career ...

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Is your job making you feel drained, disconnected, or just deeply unfulfilled? In today’s episode, we unpack the five major signs that your career may not be the right fit — from emotional numbness and burnout, to identity disalignment and daydreaming about quitting more than staying. We explore: 

  • The importance of occupational identity
  • Why boredom is a worse sign than anxiety at work 
  • How to find all 10 of your dream jobs 
  • The long term impact of hating your job 
  • Why starting over is always the right choice + so much more

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