Today, we're diving into the "Fight, Flight, and Freeze" responses—yes, you heard that right. While commonly associated with survival mechanisms, these reactions can also impact your career decisions and job satisfaction. So let's explore how each response manifests in a work context and what the pros and cons are.
Why This Topic?
Addressing the concept of survival in the context of your career.
Income and livelihood being threatened or uncomfortable work environments can trigger these survival responses.
Fight Response-Confronting the issue directly; seeking promotions, new responsibilities, or voicing concerns.
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Flight Response-Escaping the situation; seeking a new job, quitting without a backup.
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Freeze Response-Becoming paralyzed; staying in a less-than-ideal job without action.
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Summary
Best approaches often combine elements of each response.
Strategically fight for needs, know when to flee, and when to freeze to assess the situation.
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