Next stop

If you're bored with your current job, you may continually talk yourself out of looking for something new because of the comfort level you have at your current position. But don't be so quick to write off the potential for change. "Simple changes seem to liven people up for a week or two, but if you want a real boost, find a new job," says Earl Neddings, a career consultant in San Diego. "A new office, a new commute, a new team to work with - these are the things that bring you back to life."

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