Feeling Stuck at Work: Growth vs. Gratitude

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift · Jan 15, 2026 · 9m

Feeling stuck at work starts when everything is perfect. You have your dream job. This is what you always wanted. Three years in, you're good at it. Maybe too good. But something feels off and you can't explain why. Are you ungrateful, or are you growing?

Dr. Leda Stawnychko says that discomfort isn't always a problem. It's often the signal that your identity is shifting faster than your role. Shane and Leda explore the difference between workplace problems and professional growth, why being smarter than your boss creates frustration, and how volunteer positions become low-risk training…