If you’ve been feeling disillusioned in your job lately, you’re not alone. Many adults hit that “is this it?” stage and start wondering if there’s something better out there. The good news? There might be a simple clue to help you discover the kind of work that truly suits you.
Imagine this: you’ve just moved to a new neighborhood, and your lovely new neighbors invite you to a party. You walk in, grab a drink, and spot several groups of people clustered around the room. Who do you head toward first, second, and third?
- The Practical Group: Hands-on doers—builders, fixers, problem-solvers. Mechanics, engineers, farmers, the heroes who actually make things work.
- The Investigative Group: Curious minds who research, analyze, and experiment. Think scientists, data lovers, and that friend who insists on double-checking everything.
- The Artistic Group: Creative souls who thrive on expression and originality. Writers, designers, musicians—basically anyone allergic to boring office beige.
- The Social Group: Helpers who live to support, teach, or care. Nurses, teachers, therapists—people who actually like listening to your stories.
- The Enterprising Group: Go-getters who love leading, persuading, and achieving. Entrepreneurs, salespeople, managers—the “let’s make it happen” crew.
- The Conventional Group: Organizers who adore order and efficiency. Accountants, analysts, admins—the spreadsheet champions who stop the world from imploding.
Here’s the trick: the groups you feel most at home with reveal something about your natural career fit. The real magic happens when your top two or three align with your work. That’s when Monday mornings don’t feel quite so… Monday-ish.
So, if your job feels more like a bad party you can’t leave, maybe it’s time to rethink your career.
👉 If you’d like to explore your next move—or you know someone who needs to — do get in touch. Let’s have a chat about what really makes you tick and how to find a career that gives you satisfaction.
