To stay or go, that is the question

Today Mads and Ellen have an open discussion about self-discovery, emotional healing, and career navigation. If you’ve been feeling unseen and unheard, or maybe you’re stuck in a career rut, this episode is full of wisdom and vulnerability to help you take those next steps.

The girls discuss the way emotions from our past, which aren’t part of our current reality, can still profoundly affect us. Mads talks about growing up feeling different from her family, which influenced her life choices, such as moving to London and living unconventionally. These feelings initially seemed like a burden but eventually led to personal growth that allowed her to reconnect with her family in a more meaningful way. If you don’t acknowledge and process these emotions, they can weigh you down and define your life.

 

Listener Question
This week the listener question is from someone who wants to leave their job but wants to get a promotion before they do. They’ve just had the promotion pushed back for the second time and aren’t sure what to do.

Ellen and Mads encourage listeners to consider what truly makes them happy and whether their current job aligns with their values and goals.  It’s important to trust your intuition and not let external pressures dictate your career path. Most importantly, if the only thing keeping you at a job is the hope of a promotion, it might be time to reassess your priorities and explore other options.

 

Ask the Cards:
Moon in Capricorn: The end of a tough cycle approaches.

This card reminds you that effort is required to achieve or obtain your desires. Work issues may be about to come to a head when this card comes up. If you're wondering if you should stay in a job or leave, this card can be a strong sign to make your exit.

This card also asks you to consider how ambitious you are and whether you're prepared to pull out all the stops to make your professional dreams come true without being ruthless.Finally, this card reminds you to balance your personal and private lives.

 

 Key Takeaways 

1. Career Satisfaction is Multi-faceted: Delays in promotions are often due to organizational factors rather than personal performance. It’s important not to take these delays personally and to understand the broader context.
2. Proactive Career Management: Start exploring new job opportunities at the first sign of dissatisfaction to ensure a smoother transition. Waiting until desperation hits can make the process more stressful.
3. The Role of Sadness in Growth: Sometimes we need to carry sadness with us to achieve personal growth. Once its purpose is served, it’s healthy (and important) to let it go and move forward.