The Silent Struggle: Why Stagnation is the Most Draining Office Feeling (Feeling Stuck in a Dead-End Job?) We all crave validation. Bad reviews sting, and feeling under-appreciated is demoralizing. But there's a subtler, insidious feeling that can be even worse: stagnation . Stagnation is the slow creep of feeling stuck. It's the absence of progress, the sense that you're going through the motions but not growing professionally (feeling like your career has hit a dead end). It's a quiet killer of motivation, leaving you feeling unfulfilled and undervalued (like your contributions don't matter). Why Stagnation Sucks the Life Out of Your Work (Feeling Unchallenged at Work) Untapped Potential: We all have a desire to contribute our best. Stagnation stifles that desire, leaving you feeling like you're operating well below your capabilities (like you're not using your skills). Stagnant Skills: Learning is the lifeblood of professional growth. When you're ...