{"id":11218,"date":"2019-11-02T09:59:30","date_gmt":"2019-11-02T13:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/?p=11218"},"modified":"2020-07-07T08:16:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T12:16:51","slug":"pigeonholed-underestimated-professionally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/pigeonholed-underestimated-professionally\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeling pigeonholed and underestimated professionally? You\u2019re not alone."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/chan-HNbo4jSxQAY-unsplash.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-11229\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/chan-HNbo4jSxQAY-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"woman pigeonholed professionally by family business\" width=\"349\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/chan-HNbo4jSxQAY-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/chan-HNbo4jSxQAY-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/chan-HNbo4jSxQAY-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/chan-HNbo4jSxQAY-unsplash-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/chan-HNbo4jSxQAY-unsplash-1067x1600.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/a>Recently, I was talking to a young client, who was eager to find work outside of her usual role. Ever since middle school she had been groomed by her parents and grandparents to run the family business \u2013 a store that was literally attached to their house. She had been pigeonholed professionally by her family.<\/p>\n<p>This young woman had been helping run her family\u2019s business for over a decade. Now she was starting to find her role stifling. \u201cI need to break away and find my own career path, not the one assigned to me since birth,\u201d she told me.<\/p>\n<p>This client went on to say:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u201cI felt like I didn\u2019t even have another option. Everyone just assumed I would continue the tradition of keeping the family business alive and well. It was as if saying no would mean the end of all their hard work and seem like a major insult to them. I didn\u2019t want them to think I wasn\u2019t appreciative of the privilege of having built-in job security straight out of school, something most of my peers did not have.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Listening to this woman I understood that her need to switch careers and ultimately change the trajectory of her life was a major challenge on many levels. The financial aspect was one of her main concerns since she had always counted on the family business for her day-to-day financial survival. In addition, her living environment would probably also have to change since she wanted to move away to work and live elsewhere. Changing jobs is a difficult transition for most people but when your career is literally attached to your home, it\u2019s even harder.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u201cIt was always assumed that I\u2019d live at my parents\u2019 home and take over the daily management of our store. I knew I needed to move and get a job lined up or at least get a loan to go back to school.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Her family couldn\u2019t understand why she wanted to leave her home and the family business when both had been such an essential and positive part of her life since childhood. There were hurt feelings among her family members which made it unrealistic for her to count on their financial or moral support.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/alvaro-serrano-kr8XPYuSI8-unsplash.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11230\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/alvaro-serrano-kr8XPYuSI8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"322\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/alvaro-serrano-kr8XPYuSI8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/alvaro-serrano-kr8XPYuSI8-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/alvaro-serrano-kr8XPYuSI8-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/alvaro-serrano-kr8XPYuSI8-unsplash-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/alvaro-serrano-kr8XPYuSI8-unsplash-1600x1067.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/a>Often, we rely on our close family and friends during hard times, including the major transitions in our lives. Our family and friends are often our biggest cheerleaders when planning to acquire post-secondary education or other &#8216;adulting&#8217; milestones like establishing our careers or moving into our own homes.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, when we\u2019ve been pigeonholed by our family and\/or partner, <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/career-change-despite-others-unsupportive-attitudes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">we can\u2019t reasonably count on their support<\/a> for breaking out of the mould that they want us to stay in. In my client\u2019s case, her family clearly had a vested interest in keeping her in the role they were used to seeing her in.<\/p>\n<p>Although I\u2019d never even attempt to become someone\u2019s substitute family, I am comfortable being a cheerleader, confidential advisor, and someone who truly (and objectively) has my clients\u2019 best interests at heart. When I can help my clients succeed as a result of our work together, it\u2019s a tremendous win-win scenario.<\/p>\n<p>I acknowledge this client\u2019s insights for recognizing that job security isn\u2019t the only legitimate goal or pursuit in life. Sometimes a work role just isn\u2019t a good fit for a person\u2019s personality, interests, or skills. Most of us spend a lot of our time earning a living, so we should not underestimate the importance of having meaningful employment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ben-white-170383-unsplash.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11231\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ben-white-170383-unsplash-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"438\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ben-white-170383-unsplash-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ben-white-170383-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ben-white-170383-unsplash-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ben-white-170383-unsplash-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ben-white-170383-unsplash-1600x1068.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/a>Too often I have interacted with someone who is at or beyond their breaking point and can no longer stand their work role and\/or their work environment. This can trigger periodic <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/sad-days-mental-health-break\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">calling in sad<\/a> from work, or more extended time off on short- or long-term disability leave to deal with <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/career-derailment-bullying-bias-burnout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">burnout<\/a> or other <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/mental-health-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mental health<\/a> problems.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, this client decided to pursue and enter another career path, one that suited her disposition. She is now a fully licensed realtor. Her career is still in its infancy, but she is no longer pigeonholed. She already feels more independent, professionally fulfilled and more hopeful about the future.<\/p>\n<p>This client was professionally pigeonholed by her parents and grandparents instead of a traditional employer. It\u2019s easy to assume that her family had good intentions but somehow failed to see that their daughter and granddaughter might want to follow her own personal and professional path.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of who does the pigeonholing or underestimating, it can be difficult to break free of the labels and perceived constraints. I also understand that when contemplating a career change there are personal and professional implications.<\/p>\n<p>Life transitions, whether personal or professional, can be stressful and disorienting. There are many things to consider as we approach a new career path and roles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/alpesh-jogia-pE8yAmyTQC4-unsplash.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11232\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/alpesh-jogia-pE8yAmyTQC4-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"professionally pigeonholed\" width=\"396\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/alpesh-jogia-pE8yAmyTQC4-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/alpesh-jogia-pE8yAmyTQC4-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/alpesh-jogia-pE8yAmyTQC4-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/alpesh-jogia-pE8yAmyTQC4-unsplash-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/alpesh-jogia-pE8yAmyTQC4-unsplash-1600x1067.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a>When we\u2019re pigeonholed and underestimated, it can take a lot of effort to get ourselves seen in a different light. Sometimes this happens when we\u2019ve taken a job that we\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/overqualified-underemployed-ego-vs-problem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">overqualified<\/a> for out of desperation \u2013 and we stay longer than we planned. Other times, we outgrow our jobs yet can\u2019t get beyond a level because our employers have pigeonholed us and want us to remain in a specific role.<\/p>\n<p>Getting past these uncomfortable moulds might start with changing our own <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/powerful-growth-mindset-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mindset<\/a> and possibly adapting so that we\u2019re more open to trying different roles that are a better fit. This might include battling the <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/impostor-syndrome-how-it-makes-you-feel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">impostor syndrome<\/a>. Sometimes our transition starts with pursuing some additional <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/best-jobs-training-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">training<\/a> and taking a fresh look at our resume and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/your-cover-letter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cover letters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If this blog post resonates with you (or someone you know) I invite you to contact me privately by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/appointments-career-coaching-counselling-dr-helen-ofosu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">phone<\/a>\u00a0<em>(I offer a no-obligation, free 15-minute initial phone consultation)<\/em>,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:%20helen@ioadvisory.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drheleno_ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/helenofosu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IOAdvisoryServices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Magnifi.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10832\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Magnifi-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"47\" height=\"47\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Magnifi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Magnifi-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Magnifi-768x754.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Magnifi-1024x1005.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Magnifi-500x491.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Magnifi-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Magnifi-1600x1570.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Magnifi.jpg 1666w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 47px) 100vw, 47px\" \/><\/a>If something\u00a0<strong>urgent<\/strong>\u00a0comes up, I\u2019m also available by a voice or video on\u00a0<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Magnifi<\/strong><\/a>, an expertise-on-demand app (this will allow you to squeeze in quick calls between the appointments on my official schedule and\/or some evening and weekend options).<\/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 and Organizations.\u2122<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Easily share this article using any of the social media icons below.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we&#8217;ve been pigeonholed or underestimated at work it can be difficult to break free of the labels and perceived constraints. 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