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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 15 MIN

This Is Why Work Feels More Draining Than It Should

from The Level Up Podcast · host Adunola Adeshola

Date Your Career Series, PT. 2: Are you’re giving a lot to your job (time, energy, care) but don't feel like you’re getting the same back? Have you been hinting, waiting, and hoping for things to get better at work but nothing actually has?In this episode of the Date Your Career series, we’re looking at what happens when your career quietly becomes the place you’re hoping will bring you fulfillment and why that pattern is so draining for high-achievers who care deeply about their work.We’re digging into:💎 The relationship habits you might be bringing into your career💎 Why unspoken expectations lead to disappointment💎 How to care about your career without losing yourself in itNEXT 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!

Date Your Career Series, PT. 2: Are you’re giving a lot to your job (time, energy, care) but don't feel like you’re getting the same back? Have you been hinting, waiting, and hoping for things to get better at work but nothing actually has? In this episode of the Date Your Career series, we’re looking at what happens when your career quietly becomes the place you’re hoping will bring you fulfillment and why that pattern is so draining for high-achievers who care deeply about their work. We’re...

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Date Your Career Series, PT. 2: Are you’re giving a lot to your job (time, energy, care) but don't feel like you’re getting the same back? Have you been hinting, waiting, and hoping for things to get better at work but nothing actually has?In this...

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