Small Fish in a BIG Pond

The feeling of boredom that's resulting to  decline in performance is one of the common problems of  employees who have been in their jobs for 5 years, especially if type of work is routinary. Good thing I am in fast paced Marketing, everyday defines challenges. In my current work, we use the term "magical" to describe our world. Because everyday you have to do magic to be able to deliver and keep up with work demands. But since I'm here for 5 years already, I feel that my magic wand doesn't work anymore.

People who are also in this magical world can testify how much hardwork and perseverance is needed to stay and survive. " It's really hard to be a small fish in a big pond". Through the years, we were mold to  be tough  (as tough as the walls of our world:) We were trained to work hard and smart. Other suggest to work smart not hard, in our world it must come together or else you'll left doing all the hardwork while someone is getting all the credits. But you shouldn't be too smart as well because as soon as your stars shine, office politics can immediately create eclipse.

Reality bites, office politics is the game everyone plays! So whether we stay or quit and find another pond to swim, it will still exist. Contrary to my expectations, as you go up the ladder it becomes more difficult and complicated. There's no easy job after all!  This made me sad but led me to a better perspective about work and career as a whole.

So to make myself motivated again, I had series of re-assessment and realizations which may work for other as well:

• Let's coexist! Even if we don't like our colleagues and we hate their management styles.
• Stay on neutral ground! This is very hard especially for the idealistic workers but this will keep you away from trouble.  
• Renew your love for work! For sure, we won't stay long in a company if we do not really love our jobs.
• Take a break! Have some time alone, far away from your routine. You'll find out, you're missing the job that causes you headache.
• Redesign your work place. Why not? Add colors to your environment but of course consider the company policies.
• Change your aura! I highly recommend this, you're old in the job but don't let it show in your face and the way you dress up. Change your wardrobe and try something different :)
• And most of all, enjoy your work.