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How to survive in a job you hate

An American office in the 1940s.
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How do we navigate stuckness? How do we find direction in our lives when the destination is unknown, or undesired?

Many of us would like to call it quits at work and seek out a more meaningful career. But that option may not be available.

So how do we make the best of what we've got?

The Daily Circuit reconnects with Amy Lindgren, the president and founder of Prototype Career Services, about making an unhappy workplace work for you.

What's your strategy for surviving a job you can't stand? Are you in a difficult workplace and needing advice? Leave your comments below.