Burned by Your Last Job? Here’s Why Your Next Move Feels Hard.
Tue Feb 03 2026
Date Your Career Series, PT. 1: If you’ve been burned by a past job, that experience might be weighing on you more than you realize.
In this episode, we’re talking about why putting yourself out there again feels harder than it should and how one bad work experience can quietly shape your decisions long after you’ve left.
You’ll hear:
💎 Why you might be avoiding opportunities you'd actually enjoy next
💎 The difference between hating the work vs. being drained by the environment
💎 How to turn past frustrations into lessons you can use to vet better opportunities (instead of staying stuck or starting over)
This is the first episode in the Date Your Career series, where we’re unpacking the subtle dating habits that keep smart, capable professionals from moving forward with clarity, confidence, and peace in their careers.
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Date Your Career Series, PT. 1: If you’ve been burned by a past job, that experience might be weighing on you more than you realize. In this episode, we’re talking about why putting yourself out there again feels harder than it should and how one bad work experience can quietly shape your decisions long after you’ve left. You’ll hear: 💎 Why you might be avoiding opportunities you'd actually enjoy next 💎 The difference between hating the work vs. being drained by the environment 💎 How to turn past frustrations into lessons you can use to vet better opportunities (instead of staying stuck or starting over) This is the first episode in the Date Your Career series, where we’re unpacking the subtle dating habits that keep smart, capable professionals from moving forward with clarity, confidence, and peace in their careers. NEXT STEPS: 📌 Ready to land a role where you're seen, valued, and thriving? Grab my free 20+ guide here on how to go from zero interviews to dream job offers. 💌 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs these gems too!