Overcoming Career Plateaus - by Samuel Kollát - Enginuity

If you’re like me, your engineering career started in the spirit of strong motivation, high expectations, and endless energy for delivering new projects.

However, as the years pass and tangible impact becomes increasingly difficult to see and measure, this drive for excellence and endless career opportunities starts to diminish.

You might change your project, your team, or perhaps your job, but at the end of the day, no external change really changes how you feel.

Career plateaus don’t happen due to a lack of talent or effort. They are a natural phase that arises from repetitive tasks, diminished challenges, or a misalignment between personal values and professional roles.

If this resonates with you, know that you're not alone. And more importantly, there are strategies to reignite your growth and motivation.

It's possible to be knee-deep in tasks, meetings, and deadlines and still feel bored. I call this state "active boredom”—your hands are busy, and your calendar is full, but your brain is on autopilot, and you don’t feel fulfilled.

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