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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Ammar Kalia

Hate your job – but can’t afford to leave? 20 ways to love your work a little more

a man pushing a woman in an office chair, both in state of hilarity
Don’t just roll with it, give yourself a push … Composite: Guardian Design; Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images

At some point in their career everyone experiences feeling unfulfilled at work. But with confidence in the UK job market weakening, and competition for roles increasing, more people than ever are clinging to their positions, even if they have fallen out of love with their work. It’s a phenomenon that some have termed “job hugging”.

If you find yourself prioritising a sense of security over ambition, and are unhappily sticking with your current role, is there a way you can weather the storm and even revitalise your passion for your job in the process? We spoke to career coaches, workplace psychologists and Guardian readers to find out.

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