Four Ways to Handle Boredom and Feeling Overqualified on the Job

Big yawn.

Let’s face it now — sometimes we’re overqualified for our current job, completely bored or experience a combination of both. As for the good news, you’re not alone. As for the other good news? There are a few ways to handle it to put a spring back into your step as you realize this is merely temporary.

1. View your career in chapters. Hilary Pearl, founder of executive coaching firm Pearl Associates, told The New York Times to remind yourself it’s a temporary situation. “Tell

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