The True Nature of your Comfort Zone
Case:
One of my coachees came to me with the following problem.
I am stuck in my comfort zone. I have a 6-figure salary, in a reputable organization, but the job itself is not stretching me. I feel that I can do this job with my eyes closed. It’s a pretty complex stuff. I know that not many people can do what I do. But what I did in my past role before immigrating to Canada was my ideal role. It was multifunctional, super-sophisticated.
I know I am not realizing my full potential. There are no internal opportunities. I can get a promotion only if my manager gets a new role but he is not looking to leave the organization. So I am stuck at this level and I am not sure if I need to create new opportunities for myself.
I have applied for multiple jobs but got rejected after finals. So right now I am not even trying. I think — what is the point? I spend so much time on applications, interviews and case studies, but at the end I don’t get the offer. I think I better spend the time with my daughter instead of blindly applying online.
I left home with the feeling of guilt. I am the youngest of three children and we all left our old and sick mother back home. She was my biggest supporter. I feel bad. I am a horrible daughter.
