by Anonymously on January 9, 2020 12:44 pm
Hit a wall and need some help
I am hoping someone can give me some advice on where to go. I am 35 years old and have always been very goal oriented. I am my happiest when I am obsessively working towards my goals. My daily habits are good but can be better at the moment. For the last 5 years I have been working on advancing my career as fast as possible. In the organization I am in promotions are based on a comprehensive exam and then oral presentations. I received my first promotion in 2013 and set a goal of obtaining my next promotion 2 years later ( unheard of in our organization). I started studying and preparing a year before the exam. I achieved my goal and was promoted to the next rank. This promotion was different I actually felt depressed when I received it.

My issue seems to be that the next promotion for me is completely out of my hands. There is no test... no amount of hard work can get me it.. I wont be preparing... It is based on a nomination from a superior and then the board makes their selection.

So I did not plan to be in this spot and for the first time ever I do not have a goal. I am having a hard time finding the right path to go on to continue my climb in my organization. I come home from work and do my usual workout and read but I am not preparing for anything or even obtaining the feeling that I am bettering myself anymore. Can someone give me some advice ?
--Wall hitter