June 30, 2003 10:10 AM

Putting the shine back on 'rusted-out' career
Posted by Douglas Eisenhartat 10:10 AM

"Rust-out", which comes from being in the same job too long, can lead to boredom and possibly burnout:

Barbara Reinhold, author of ''Toxic Work: How to Overcome Stress, Overload, and Burnout and Revitalize Your Career'' and director of the Smith College Career Development Office, says that people suffering from rust-out have three options: dead work, new work, or revitalized work.

Since finding new work isn't always possible in today's tough job market, career revitalization becomes especially important. A career, says Reinhold, involves more than just the job itself. It also includes education, training, and networking. So, even if the job stays the same, you can revitalize your career by making changes in the other areas.

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