Stagnant but high paying job

[Anonymous]

I am in a stagnant but high paying job. No real prospects for advancement and have to watch others that were previously below me pass me by. Like the people I work with enough, but they are never going to help me do anything more. The work itself is fine and interesting enough.

Generally, I have accepted this, but each year it is more aggravating to see someone else get promoted. That said, I have the usual family obligations, so I am reluctant to give up a high paying job. Probably would be difficult to match the salary elsewhere.

What do others do in this situation?

[Anonymous]

Why are you stagnating but others are leapfrogging you? Might need more information about your situation.
For me, money cures all. Some weeks, I am living for the paycheck hit and have to shove the office politics brain space to the side.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why are you stagnating but others are leapfrogging you? Might need more information about your situation.
For me, money cures all. Some weeks, I am living for the paycheck hit and have to shove the office politics brain space to the side.

I wish I knew. It’s a law firm so once it happens, you’re kind it written off from future consideration unless something significant happens.

[Anonymous]

In my early 30s, I felt like I was at a dead end career wise, so I put my energy into new hobbies to challenge myself. I became happier and improved my focus at work. After a few years I got the promotion I had been wanting.

[Anonymous]

Similar position here, honestly I’m just burned out and don’t feel much motivation to push hard every day so I’m not surprised I’m not getting considered for promos. The work is boring and I don’t feel like I’m growing but the tech job market sucks rn and I can’t find anything else that pays nearly what I make now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are you stagnating but others are leapfrogging you? Might need more information about your situation.
For me, money cures all. Some weeks, I am living for the paycheck hit and have to shove the office politics brain space to the side.

I wish I knew. It’s a law firm so once it happens, you’re kind it written off from future consideration unless something significant happens.

Are you counsel?

[Anonymous]

I’m in this position as a long term income partner (similar to counsel).

Salary high but we don’t need the funds. Thinking about walking away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am in a stagnant but high paying job. No real prospects for advancement and have to watch others that were previously below me pass me by. Like the people I work with enough, but they are never going to help me do anything more. The work itself is fine and interesting enough.

Generally, I have accepted this, but each year it is more aggravating to see someone else get promoted. That said, I have the usual family obligations, so I am reluctant to give up a high paying job. Probably would be difficult to match the salary elsewhere.

What do others do in this situation?

How much is the pay?

[Anonymous]

Is the work life balance good?

[Anonymous]

How old are you?

If you’re remotely close to retirement, hang on and count your money.

[Anonymous]

I am the same. Of counsel. Gritting my teeth but need to put my kids through college.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am the same. Of counsel. Gritting my teeth but need to put my kids through college.

I mean, I can go and be a partner in a less fancy firm tomorrow. But frankly at my age I don't have the stomach for the rat race and the politics. Most of the time I am ok with the things turning out the way they did. Most of the time. I know I am just as good if not better than most of the people with the partner title. It's just the luck of the draw. Many people would kill for my life and position.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are you stagnating but others are leapfrogging you? Might need more information about your situation.
For me, money cures all. Some weeks, I am living for the paycheck hit and have to shove the office politics brain space to the side.

I wish I knew. It’s a law firm so once it happens, you’re kind it written off from future consideration unless something significant happens.

The obvious solution is to find a new job.

[Anonymous]

Get busier with friends, trips, kids, sports, hobbies.

[Anonymous]

It can be demoralizing if you feel you have more to give, do, accomplish. If you really can mail it in stay collect the paycheck and redirect your energies. But you may need to get the hell out like I did to save your ego and your soul.