Walk & Talk 7: Escape the Tower - what to do if you're feeling trapped in your career #101
About this episode
This episode discusses how to overcome feelings of being trapped in your career and explores the concept of 'golden handcuffs'.
Do you feel like a prisoner in your own job? The door might not actually be locked… Many of us feel imprisoned in our roles, held captive by the "golden handcuffs" of a salary, fear of the unknown, or simply apathy—but are the doors actually locked, or is it all in your mind? Feeling stuck doesn't always mean you have to quit; sometimes you just need to renovate the cell you are in. This week’s ‘Walk & Talk’ podcast episode comes to you from the Tower of London, a historic symbol of impri...
People in this episode
Hosts: Gary Gamp, George Clode
Topics covered
- career development
- feeling trapped
- golden handcuffs
- job satisfaction
- personal growth
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Tower of London
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