When Your Work Isn't Your Dream Role

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1:11If this sounds at all familiar and you're stuck in a job that doesn't really match your long-term goals, one of our authors has a good piece of advice. Howell says accepting your circumstances isn't a sign of weakness, especially during uncertain times. To explain her point, she talks about Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which is usually represented in a pyramid like this. First proposed in 1943, the theory says that people must fulfill their basic level needs like food, water, clothing, and warmth before they can pursue higher level ones like purpose or happiness. It's incredibly hard for anyone to pursue their dream career or gain financial freedom when their priorities are just trying to find a job in a tough market or make enough money to pay off student loans or pay for basic needs like food and rent.

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