Try crawling out of your comfort zone

I been hearing a lot of stuffs and issues concerning the comfort zone. Why would you want to get out of our comfort zone when you are so used to your env. and culture ..I am referring to work actually. I got a close friend who have been in her job with the same company for 4 years. that's her 1st job after she graduates.

She was getting crappy pay even though she's doing 2-3 person's job. by the way, she was in the media line. She has been toying the idea of leaving for sometime but her busy schedule always kept her from looking out for jobs. She was also stuck in her comfort zone..the colleagues are pretty fine and she has grown used to the working culture and env. and most importantly, she had a lot of freedom. No need to report for work at 9, she can jolly well come in at 11 or after lunch as long as she gets her work done. I told her since the company wasn't doing to well and the boss sucks ( I can vouch for that since I've worked under him b4!) ....he even owes her pay!

It was only recently that she left the company after being offered a similar position in another more established company. Even though she gets about the same pay but she will certainly have more oversea exposure and plenty of new learnings to pick up. I felt happy for her. At least it will def. give her career a boost and a change of env. might do her good too.


I was also pretty stuck in my comfort zone in my previous job. I go out for long coffee breaks, early knockoffs on excuse of seeing clients..I am not guilty of that! I did worked my ass off and felt I should be entitled to these even though the boss was not knowing ...hhaha..My colleagues are great and funny. however, I chose to leave at the time when my work was getting better.I was being offered a higher pay job with a more established company. But the push factor was my previous boss..he sucks! don't wanna talk about it anymore...I am not a person to cling on the past..I am looking forward to better days ahead.

It was a hard decision for me as I was getting quite comfortable in my job but when I see people get stuck in a job for too long only to be retrenched or getting the sack ..I seen so many examples everyday in recruitment...I told myself..."ray..get out while you can cos' opportunity don't come easily....its now or never!" Be smart!


To the people out there, when you find yourself getting stuck in your comfort zone for too long. ..think about these....what do you want in life....is this the job that you will be stuck forever?
get a life!