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What to Do If Your Job is Boring

If you’re feeling bored at work, you’re not alone. Only 37 percent of employees are engaged at work, according to the Feb. 13, 2017 Gallup Daily survey.

Boredom at work may be the current status quo, but that doesn’t make it OK. Feeling like your job is an endless sea of monotony day-in and day-out leads to a severe decrease in productivity and happiness. You spend a huge amount of your life at work, so doing something you enjoy is crucial to your health and well-being.

If you’re feeling stuck in a rut with your job, find out how to shake things up.

4 Steps to Take If You’re Constantly Bored at Work

  1. Ask Your Boss for a New Project

Boost your resume and rekindle the passion you once had for your job by taking on a new endeavor. Work with your boss to find a project allowing you to gain a few skills that will help you down the road. Your manager may not realize you’re feeling bored, so speaking up gives them the opportunity to breathe fresh life back into your day.

  1. Get to Know Your Colleagues

Being friendly with your co-workers doesn’t just make the workday go by faster — it’s also a form of networking. The team you currently work with will only be in place for so long, before someone moves on to another opportunity. Getting to know these people now can be hugely beneficial to your career in the future, so make small talk in the kitchen, accept lunch invitations and ask a colleague you don’t know very well to join you for coffee.

  1. Challenge Yourself

If you’re a naturally competitive person, make your day more fun by daring yourself to push boundaries. Rather than doing the minimum needed to get by, set lofty goals for your day and see if you can meet — or even exceed — them. Your day will be more enjoyable and you’ll seriously impress your boss.

  1. Find a New Job

It’s very possible you’ve outgrown your current job. If your efforts to make it more exciting fail, it’s time to move on to something that makes you happy. Use the aspects of your job you find boring to guide your search for a new role that’s a better match for your skills, interests and career goals.


You deserve an exciting job you’re truly passionate about, so allow PrideStaff North Dallas to help you take the next step in your career. Gain access to temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire opportunities with leading Dallas employers by contacting us today!

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