We often expect that our careers will contain constant excitement and will always be an upwards climb. However, this simply is not true. There will be times when work is a little less than exciting and it is not just about climbing the career ladder. What can you do when you feel that your career progression has stalled?

How long must I wait before I move on?

Generally, you will spend time learning the job, mastering it and looking for your next position. The time for each of these phases is dependent on your competency, the dynamics of the position and your organisation. Often you will be able to get a feel for the ‘residence time’ of a position from looking around your organisation. You will see whether people generally spend two or three years or longer in a position. In more complex roles and industries, the residence time may be longer.