{"id":11116,"date":"2019-09-21T17:02:22","date_gmt":"2019-09-21T21:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/?p=11116"},"modified":"2020-07-07T08:16:50","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T12:16:50","slug":"return-to-work-unhappy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/return-to-work-unhappy\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to life, back to reality \u2026 when we return to work without a smile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-commuters-crowd-1185433.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11120\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-commuters-crowd-1185433-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"return to work via mass transit after holidays\" width=\"408\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-commuters-crowd-1185433-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-commuters-crowd-1185433-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-commuters-crowd-1185433-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-commuters-crowd-1185433-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-commuters-crowd-1185433-1600x1067.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/a>Each day countless people will return to work after taking some much-needed time off for a summer \u2018staycation\u2019 or holiday. But with the arrival of September and the shedding of summer leaves, most of us have now returned to our routines. This means students all over are settling into classes, assignments and tests. They aren\u2019t the only ones grumbling that summer came and went too soon. For many adults, including teachers and parents, there is similar resistance while getting back into work roles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Why does it seem difficult and discouraging to return to these typical habits and schedules after the holidays? Often, we&#8217;re resuming a familiar role \u2026 so it should be as natural as getting back on your bike or sleeping in your own bed again, right? This \u2018getting back in the saddle\u2019 attitude should be simple and almost trivial, but for many folks, it&#8217;s just not. Yes, I get that it doesn\u2019t take a genius to figure out that most of us would rather sleep in, hang out with friends and family while on a beach or near a lake, with BBQ\u2019s and pools as our backdrop instead of classrooms and offices. Of course, most would prefer that environment instead of the hectic routine of running to catch your kids\u2019 school bus or working overtime on a report for a new client.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/boardwalk-bridge-close-up-421759.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-11121\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/boardwalk-bridge-close-up-421759-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"view from holidays, before a dreaded return to work\" width=\"399\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/boardwalk-bridge-close-up-421759-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/boardwalk-bridge-close-up-421759-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/boardwalk-bridge-close-up-421759-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/boardwalk-bridge-close-up-421759-500x332.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/boardwalk-bridge-close-up-421759-1600x1064.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I fully understand why it\u2019s hard to return to work and to resume other tasks and responsibilities. The changes can feel tedious, earlier bedtimes, sticking with a more efficient morning ritual, navigating through traffic and other annoying commuting issues.\u00a0 But even once those boxes have been checked, you may still experience other difficulties such as feeling socially or professionally disconnected, uninspired, or <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/overqualified-underemployed-ego-vs-problem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">overqualified<\/a> for your work role. Or it could be something more complicated like returning an <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/leaving-toxic-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">emotionally unhealthy or toxic work environment<\/a> where you&#8217;re constantly on edge &#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/corporate-scapegoats-sacrificial-lambs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">or worse<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After being back to work for a week or two or more, if you\u2019re still feeling out of sorts, that might be a gentle reminder from the universe that there\u2019s something deeper at play.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are some Signs that You May Need a New Role?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s hard to avoid calling in sad &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From my experience as a Career Coach with specialization as a Work and Business Psychologist, easily 20% &#8211; 30% of my clients who have taken short or long-term disability leave are legitimately suffering from anxiety, depression, burnout, or related issues. What\u2019s troubling is that these problems are often symptoms of what\u2019s happening to them at work. In other words, there is some issue within their work environment that\u2019s contributing to their diminished well-being. It could be a difficult boss; a difficult co-worker, a lack of support or proper tools to do their job. In some cases, they are in a position or on a career path that is unsuitable for them. Occasionally there\u2019s a poor match between them and the management style or organizational culture.<\/p>\n<p>In other cases, there are serious interpersonal problems at play, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/workplace-bullying-a-hidden-problem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bullying<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/sexual-harassment-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sexual harassment<\/a>. When someone is in a role or environment that is a poor match for them, over time, the stress of it can contribute to burnout or other psycho-emotional consequences like anxiety or depression.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Death by 1000 paper cuts really hurts &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For many, dealing with workplace irritations has been minimized and normalized as just \u2018part of the job.\u2019 When we get to take a break from things that have been bothering us, those things may feel even worse when we get back to them. It can feel intolerable when we\u2019re trying to tune out <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/work-problems-1000-papercuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">unwanted sights, sounds and other distractions<\/a>. The cognitive load can be heavy. It\u2019s exhausting to get through the day while also remaining productive.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>One is Too Lonely<\/strong> <strong>\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-corporate-employee-1181695.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11122 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-corporate-employee-1181695-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"return to work as 'the only' can be hard\" width=\"278\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-corporate-employee-1181695-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-corporate-employee-1181695-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-corporate-employee-1181695-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-corporate-employee-1181695-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-corporate-employee-1181695-1067x1600.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/a>When we take holidays, often we\u2019re able to spend time with people who we like\/love \u2013 and who enjoy our company. Once we\u2019ve had a reminder of what it&#8217;s like to feel welcome, included, and respected &#8230; it\u2019s almost painful to give it up. Although Canada is a multicultural society where diversity and inclusion are getting a lot of attention, it\u2019s easy to argue that people from certain cultures are treated better than others. In practice, this means that when one is the <em>only<\/em> member of an underrepresented group working in an otherwise homogeneous environment, it can be a very <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/career-professional-development-resources-fbec-members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">isolating experience<\/a>. Often, the \u2018outlier\u2019 is not considered for certain desirable assignments, projects, or promotions. This person may be overlooked as the person who warrants special attention from a mentor or sponsor. On a day-to-day basis in the short-term, this is survivable, but in the longer term, this ends poorly if\/when the person becomes <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/overqualified-underemployed-ego-vs-problem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">underemployed<\/a> and fails to live up to their personal and financial potential.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This list isn\u2019t exhaustive. There are other subtle signals that may suggest that it\u2019s time to consider greener pastures. If you\u2019re curious, please feel free to reach out for a short and confidential call.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you need help navigating the world of work?\u00a0<\/strong>Contact Dr. Helen today for a free and confidential initial consultation by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">phone<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:%20helen@ioadvisory.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email<\/a>,\u00a0or via direct message on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drheleno_ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IOAdvisoryServices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/helenofosu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>.\u00a0If something\u00a0<strong>urgent<\/strong>\u00a0comes up, I\u2019m also available by a voice or video on\u00a0<strong><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Magnifi<\/a><\/strong>, an expertise-on-demand app.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you ever wished you could get inside the head of a hiring manager? You can.\u00a0<\/strong>Dr. Helen Ofosu is a Career Coach\/Counsellor with a difference. She has worked for organizations to create hiring and screening tools. She\u2019s created countless pre-screening tests, interviews, simulations, and role-plays for organizations of all kinds.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Helen\u2019s training in Industrial and Organizational\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-industrial-organizational-psychology-2795302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(I\/O) Psychology<\/a>\u00a0means she is a genuine expert in evaluating work-related behaviours. She uses those skills to help hiring\u00a0managers tell\u00a0the difference between\u00a0people who say the right things during interviews and people who actually deliver on the job.\u00a0<strong>In other words, Dr. Helen understands first-hand how job candidates are assessed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More than career coaching,\u00a0<em>it\u2019s career psychology<\/em>\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I\/O Advisory Services<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Building Resilient Careers\u00a0and Organizations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each day there are countless people who will return to work after taking some much-needed time off for a summer \u2018staycation\u2019 or holiday. For many adults, including teachers and parents, there is some resistance while getting back into work roles. Is this innocuous? 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