Kapil Sharma, Counseling Psychologist, Nepal Institute of Mental Health
It is understandable on your part to search for a work that matches your potential and skills with your pay. It is only natural to feel unmotivated when you are working in a setting where your potential is not being recognized and your expertise is unappreciated. Your feelings are perfectly valid. The very first thing you can do to get out of this situation is to communicate your feelings and thoughts. It is vital that your boss or supervisor knows about them. So establishing a clear line of communication is important. You can start by asking for time with your supervisor for a meeting, where you can clearly share your experience at work. If you do not know how to broach the topic, you can rely on a rating technique. You can tell your supervisor, “I am on 3 (or any relevant score as per your status) on the scale of 1-10 in terms of job satisfaction. What do you suggest I do?” Once you said this, you have overcome the first barrier to effective communication. The conversation will then follow accordingly. When you share your feelings about your job, you may get your supervisor to look at your situation anew. Perhaps he or she will help you. If not, you will at least learn that it is time for you to look for an alternative—a job where your skills and qualifications are fittingly rewarded. Communicate your feelings and you will surely find the step to take next. Also, keep exploring the job market to find a good company that can meet your pay expectations and better use your skills and expertise. Again, communication is the only way that can give you clarity of the situation and lift your guilt-burden. If you still feel stuck and tongue-tied, you can contact professionals like psychologists and psychosocial counselors who can guide you out of your rut.
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