The Sunday Night Blues: Is It Time to Find a New Job?

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It's Sunday night, and you're getting ready for the start of a new week. Suddenly, a wave of anxiety hits you out of nowhere, and you can't seem to shake it off. You have no idea where it's coming from, but it's a feeling that's all too familiar, yet unexpected after spending a fun and relaxing weekend with your loved ones.


Ever thought that these Sunday night blues could be a result of your job? The stress and unhappiness that come with it can manifest in mysterious ways. Well, you're not alone. Many people have been where you are right now. Here are some telltale signs that it might be time to move on and find a new job:

You dread going to work

If you're constantly feeling stressed, anxious, or unhappy at work, it can spill over into other areas of your life and affect your relationships, your sleep, and your physical health.

It's important we pay attention to these feelings and recognize when they become a pattern. If you're feeling dread or anxiety about going to work every day, it may be time for a change.

While it's perfectly normal to have occasional bad days or stressful periods at work, your job should not make you miserable. Ignoring these feelings can lead to burnout, and prolonged stress can have many negative effects on your health, some of which can take a long time to recover from. Bottom line is, nothing is worth sacrificing your well-being!

You're not growing professionally

When you're not seeing any professional growth, it's easy to get bored, lose motivation, and feel like you're stuck in a rut. It's like you're treading water instead of moving forward. Take a step back and evaluate whether your current job is meeting your needs for growth and development. Are you learning new things and expanding your skillset? Or do you feel like you've hit a dead end and there's no room for advancement?

If you’re feeling stuck, it’s time to get out of there. Maybe that means seeking out new opportunities within your current organization. Or maybe it's time to invest in yourself and pursue additional education or training. Or sometimes we just outgrow our current positions and need to move on to something bigger and better. There’s no shame in that.

You're not being challenged

If your job has become a little too easy and you're not being challenged, it can start to feel like you're just going through the motions. And that's a recipe for boredom and lack of motivation.

There are plenty of ways to find new challenges. Sometimes, you can find them within your current role. Talk to your boss about taking on new projects or responsibilities that will push you outside of your comfort zone and help you continue to develop. Or maybe it's finding a new job with more responsibilities and room for growth.


At the end of the day, the key is to keep pushing yourself to grow and learn. That's what will keep you engaged and fulfilled in your career, no matter where it takes you.

You don't feel valued or appreciated

This can take many forms - perhaps you're not getting recognized or rewarded for your contributions, or maybe you feel like your ideas aren't being taken seriously. It's even possible that you're being treated unfairly, which is never okay.

And feeling unappreciated can be especially demotivating. It's like you're shouting into a void, and nobody's listening. But here's the thing - you don't have to put up with this. You deserve to work in a place that values your contributions and respects you as a professional.

Your work-life balance is off

When your work-life balance is off, you might notice a few red flags like working long hours and weekends or bringing work home with you. You find yourself not making time for things that used to be important to you, like hobbies, exercise, or spending time with loved ones. Work is just always on your mind, even when you're not in the office.

This could be resolved by setting better boundaries, so you're not constantly on call. Or maybe it's about making time for the things that matter to you, even if it means saying no to work sometimes. Whatever it is, the key is to be intentional about finding that balance. Prioritize your well-being, and you'll find that everything else falls into place.

Your values don't align with the company's values

When your personal values and the company's values don't match up, it can create a sense of dissonance or even conflict. It's like you're speaking a different language, and it can be hard to find common ground.

But how do you know if your values align with those of your company? There are a few things you can look at. Start by examining the company's mission statement and core values. Do they resonate with you? Do they reflect the things that you believe in?

You can also look at the company culture. Is it inclusive and diverse? Does it prioritize ethical behavior and social responsibility? These are all important factors to consider when assessing whether your values align with those of your company.

At the end of the day, it's important to work for a company that shares your values and beliefs. That's what will help you feel fulfilled and engaged in your work. So, don't be afraid to make a change if you need to - it could be the best thing you ever do for yourself.

If you're feeling any (or all) of these signs, it's time to start thinking about a job search. It might not be an easy road, but trust me - not seeking new opportunities is not an option when it comes to your mental health and professional growth.

You're a queen, amiga! You deserve to work in a place where you feel valued and appreciated for your skills and expertise. So, it's time to take action. Dust off that resume, reach out to your network and start making moves. Remember, staying in a job that doesn't fulfill you is not worth sacrificing your happiness and well-being. It's time to shake things up and find a workplace where you can thrive. So, take that first step, and let's get you out of that funk!

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Nathalie Molina Niño has never been one to shy away from breaking barriers, and now, she’s focusing her attention on a new mission: demystifying corporate boardrooms for women, especially Latinas. Molina Niño is the President of Known, an asset management and financial services firm, a veteran tech entrepreneur and builder capitalist, and a board member at the iconic lingerie Brand, Hanky Panky, and others.

Like many corporate boards, Hanky Panky hadn’t publicly disclosed its board composition until recently. After the brand survived the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Molina Niño decided it was time for more women, specifically more Latinas, to know what it means to be on corporate boards.

Coincidentally, the decision to finally be more vocal about this topic aligned with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which served as the perfect kick-off to the work.

"Something that rarely gets talked about and I think almost gets kept opaque by design is boards,” she explains in a recent Instagram announcement. “[This Latinx Heritage Month], that’s what I’ll be talking about.” Her goal? To equip more Latinas with the knowledge they need to navigate onto for-profit boards, where they can thrive and build multi-generational wealth.

For-profit corporate boards often feel like an exclusive club. And in many ways, they are, especially for Latinas, who hold the smallest percentage of board seats in Fortune 500 companies compared to other racial groups. According to the latest report from Latino Board Monitor, while Latinos hold 4.1% of these board seats (compared to 82.5% held by white people), only 1% go to Latinas. Molina Niño, a first-generation American of Ecuadorian and Colombian descent, is part of this boardroom minority.

When asked about her experience as a Latina board member during a recent Zoom interview, she said, “It’s been lonely. There’s not a lot of Latinas on boards.” She went on to explain that even serving on boards of Latina-founded businesses gets lonely because, “A lot of the times, people who serve on their boards represent their investors and, as a result, [...] you still don’t see a lot of Latinas on those boards.”

This lack of representation drives Molina Niño’s determination to increase Latina presence in corporate boardrooms. By sharing her insights, she hopes to give Latinas a roadmap to claim their seats at the table. “If you don’t know where to go, it’s impossible to figure out how to get there,” she says.

The Road to the Boardroom

Getting onto a for-profit corporate board isn’t an overnight achievement, but it’s not an unattainable dream either. People often think you need to be a CEO or have a certain type of background, but that’s one of the biggest myths about boards in Molina Niño’s experience. What they’re really looking for is expertise — whether that’s in finance, marketing, sustainability, or even technology. If you have that expertise, you’re already an asset. It’s simply a matter of which road you should take.

Understanding what boards are and how they operate is key to unlocking opportunities. For-profit boards serve as the governing body for companies, overseeing direction and financial stability, and guiding CEOs and executives in decision-making. But Molina Niño emphasizes that not all for-profit boards are created equal.

“There are two kinds [of for-profit boards] [...]. There’s the publicly traded business board and then, on the privately held side, there are, I would argue, two types of boards [...] the traditional business board and the venture-backed business board,” explains Molina Niño. Traditional businesses are often family-owned or long-established and may only form boards to meet requirements, like securing financing or transitioning through an ESOP. Venture-backed boards, on the other hand, are typically filled by investors who hold major stakes in the company.

According to Molina Niño, understanding the difference between them is how you can create a successful strategy. With publicly traded business boards, the whole world is privy to them, so, “The way that you get in there is a little bit more transparent. Sometimes those publicly traded companies will hire a recruiter to help them find new board members,” explains Molina Niño. For private companies, on the other hand, there’s no legal requirement to make announcements. As a result, most people don’t know anything about them or their inner workings.

“Usually what happens in traditional businesses that don’t have venture-capital investments is that the Founders, Executives, or the board members, if one existed already, they usually go to their friends,” and people they deem experienced to fill board seats. In other words, it’s the founder’s decision, and that’s an entirely different approach than hiring recruiters. When it comes to venture-backed business boards, the seats on the board are filled by whichever investor writes the biggest check.

This is why an understanding of the different types of boards and acknowledgment of their own strengths is what will help Latinas define a sound strategy. Whether that’s working with a recruiter, networking and connecting with founders to build trust, or making the biggest investment.

The Path for Latinas

For Molina Niño, the key to getting more Latinas into corporate boardrooms is education. Knowing what a board looks like and how it functions is how you can position yourself to get on it. In openly talking about this, without the mystique it’s usually shrouded in, Molina Niño is providing women, especially Latinas, with invaluable insights. “If we had Latinas understanding what are the three types of for-profit boards I think that, on their own, they would be able to figure out what their best chance is and adjust their careers to make themselves more competitive,” states Molina Niño.

When asked about the impact of increased Latina representation in boardrooms, Molina Niño flips the narrative. “Boards don’t help Latinas by offering them seats; Latinas help businesses thrive by being on their boards,” she says. “The whole point of sitting on a board is that you have experience and expertise, and as Latinas, you also have some cultural experience that everyone wants. [...] At the end of the day, we [Latinas] have to realize that we have a ton to offer and we have to be selective about where we put that expertise,” she explains.

As demand for access to the Latina consumer rises, Molina Niño predicts that more Latinas will find themselves recruited into boardrooms. But she’s not content to sit back and wait for that moment. By openly sharing her journey and insights, she’s making sure other Latinas know their worth and have the tools to claim their place at the table. “I realized that quietly being on boards that helped me personally is not helping other Latinas. [...] I was lucky enough to have friends who could advise me and share their experiences, so that’s why I’m doing this,” she stated.

With Hispanic Heritage Month as the backdrop, Nathalie Molina Niño’s mission is clear: “My goal is just to give Latinas enough information so they can make a plan for how to eventually get on a board that they’re paid to be on and that will eventually help them build generational wealth.”

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