What if it’s not you—it’s your career? (signs it’s time for a change)

Maybe it’s not you. Maybe it’s where you are.

You tell yourself to be grateful. You’ve got a decent job. It pays the bills. But something feels... off. Work is meant to feel like this, right? A bit of a slog, a bit uninspiring, a bit—meh? But what if the problem isn’t you? What if you’ve simply outgrown the shape of your career?

We’re quick to blame ourselves for feeling restless. For not being engaged enough. For feeling drained by work that, on paper, should be fine. But here’s the thing: when something doesn’t fit, you notice. And when a career stops fitting, you feel it in your gut.

That’s exactly why we created the Career Change Accelerator—to help people like you untangle the confusion, explore new possibilities, and make a plan that actually works. Because change doesn’t have to mean starting over. It just means starting differently.

How do you know if it’s your career (not you)?

Let’s cut to the chase—if any of these feel familiar, it’s a sign your career might be the problem:

1. You’re doing fine, but you feel... nothing.

You’re competent. You get things done. But that thrill? That sense of meaning? Gone. You used to care. Now you just clock in, clock out, and wonder what happened.

2. Work drains you—even when it’s not that hard.

It’s not just about long hours. Even an easy day leaves you depleted. Because when you’re doing work that doesn’t energise you, even the small stuff takes a toll.

3. You don’t feel connected to what you do.

You spend hours on spreadsheets, emails, meetings. But at the end of the day, does it matter? If your work doesn’t feel like it adds up to something meaningful, that disconnection wears you down.

4. Your strengths are sidelined.

Maybe you’re a creative thinker stuck in process-driven work. Maybe you thrive on collaboration but spend your days alone. If your job doesn’t make space for what you’re best at, it’ll always feel like a bad fit.

5. You’ve hit a ceiling—and you don’t like what’s above it.

Maybe you’ve climbed as far as you can, and it’s just... more of the same. Or worse, you’re staring at your boss’s job and thinking, Do I even want that?

Why we blame ourselves (when it’s really the job)

We’re conditioned to believe work is meant to be endured. That a ‘good job’ is something you put up with, not something that fulfils you. Here’s why we fall into that trap:

• “I should be grateful.” You’ve got a steady job. You’re earning. So why want more? (Because wanting more isn’t selfish—it’s human.)
• “I’ve come this far; I can’t just quit.” Sunk cost fallacy, anyone? Just because you’ve spent years in a field doesn’t mean you owe it your future.
• “What if I make the wrong move?” Fear of the unknown keeps us stuck. But staying in the wrong place isn’t a neutral choice—it’s an active one.

Your career isn’t a life sentence. It’s allowed to evolve as you do. And if you’re feeling stuck, know that there’s a way forward. The Career Change Accelerator is designed to help you get unstuck—by giving you the tools, structure, and support to figure out what’s next (without endless overthinking).

So, what now?

If your job isn’t the right one, what is? The answer isn’t in quitting tomorrow. It’s in small, deliberate steps toward something better.

1. Follow your frustrations.

If something about your industry, role, or company drives you mad, that’s often a clue. People who change careers successfully don’t just follow passions—they follow problems they want to solve.

2. Notice what gives you energy.

When do you lose track of time? What kind of work makes you feel alive? These moments hold the map to your next step.

3. Experiment before you commit.

No need to blow up your career overnight. Take a course. Start a side project. Shadow someone in a different industry. Test before you leap.

4. Seek out career changers.

You’re not the first person to feel this way. Talk to those who’ve done it. Learn from their pivots. It’s more possible than you think.

Ready for change?

If this resonated, you’re not alone. The Career Change Accelerator exists to help people like you figure out what’s next—without the guesswork, without starting over, and without doing it alone. It’s not about throwing everything away. It’s about moving towards something better, step by step.

Want to finally take action? Download the syllabusand apply now.