Hating your job is as unique as shiplap decor in an HGTV show—we’ve seen it before. What happens next is a little more groundbreaking, though: You can either stick it out (sad, grumpy) or go off-book and find a new job. But what if you don’t know where to go next?

Here are a few ideas when you’re ready to move on but you’re unsure what that looks like:

Tap into your personal board of directors. You’ve got more people cheerleading for you than you might think. Professors who’ve written you recs, old bosses, teammates from previous jobs—seek out these advocates and get their advice on what you might want to do next.

• You can also do this more generally with people you admire, even if you don’t know them personally.
• Make a list of these folks, then be brave and message them for coffee chats. (Here are some tips on how to hold an informational interview.)

Don’t think about forever, just the next step. Keep the midnight “where will I be in 20 years” freak-outs to a minimum by just focusing on where you want to be in 6 to 12 months. Reducing abstract visions will help you focus on tangible steps forward.

Get some company crushes. Make a list of organizations you’ve always respected or you think are cool. Do any themes or patterns emerge?

• For example: an emphasis on sustainability, a competitive edge, or an innovative environment.
• Once you’ve got some direction, check out the Careers pages for these companies—and peep their competitors’ listings too.

Be your own detective. Write down the best parts of your job (even if it’s a short list, it’s still valuable), as well as the aspects that crush your soul on the daily.

• Once you have a big-picture idea of what inspires you, emphasize those aspects on your resume and start seeking out jobs that check those boxes.

Changing jobs isn’t just about a fresh coat of paint and adding a pot filler in the kitchen—it takes time. Try to redirect any discouragement into tactical next steps, and before you know it, you’ll be flipping not flopping.—CS

Recently, the UK arm of cereal-maker Kellogg’s decided to ditch its degree requirement for most positions at the company—meaning candidates will no longer need an undergraduate degree in order to make Apple Jacks seem as cool as Froot Loops.

• Kellogg’s move is part of an ongoing trend to widen applicant pools by tossing out unnecessary qualifications to get the job done.

At its core, a job description should inform candidates about what they might step into. Here are three ways to make like Toucan Sam and create a job posting that’s as inclusive and accurate as possible to help you find the best candidates:

Rethink what’s truly necessary for completing the job. If it’s not required, leave it off the job description (or mention it as optional). This will help ensure the widest pool of potential great fits.

Look out for phrasing that may unintentionally exclude candidates. Some tips to consider while crafting the job posting:

• Use gender-neutral language.
• Avoid jargon for jargon’s sake (but keep it if knowing the phrase is actually required for doing the job).
• Minimize loaded terms like rock star, guru, and Jedi, which would alienate literally anybody.

Ask for feedback before pressing publish. Getting a gut check from people with different perspectives can help you spot things you may be missing or remind you to delete the “seven years of experience” requirement from that entry-level posting.

We’re not saying you won’t interview a few Grape-Nuts here and there, but by improving your job descriptions you’re bound to end up with a team that’s gr-r-reat.

Dive deeper: See a longer list of job description recommendations from talent-sourcing company Gem.

This is it: the last few days of our summer sale.

We wanted to give you even more of a discount, but corporate said no—so here we are, offering some of our products at 90% off.

• For those of us who failed math, that means a $20 mug is now $2. Our $30 “Don’t Ask Me About My Weekend” T-shirt? $3.

These deals are so good, our boss is about to yell at us to stop advertising them.

Last call to shop the summer sale.

We’re back with our favorite business-related game. Here’s how this works: We’ll show you the Craigslist posting this company or person probably wrote after locking eyes with a cutie grabbing the last chocolate chip cookie at Levain. Then you tell us who’s writing and who (or what) it’s about.

1. SEEKING THE FAME I DESERVE: We’ve never crossed paths, but I know you. I’ve watched from the sidelines as you copied my every move after my six seconds of fame. You got the popularity I deserved before I was unceremoniously shut down. I may never be restored to my former glory, but at least I still get the drunk millennials watching compilations of me on YouTube.
2. UPON MY HONOR: You ruined me. I used to be trusted—my stamp of approval meant something. Today, I’m a shell of myself. Thanks to you, anyone can buy my endorsement for just $8 and people keep calling me “cringe.” You owe me my credibility back…maybe the new boss can help?
3. IF I COULD, I’D TAKE IT ALL BACK: I spend my nights lying awake thinking about what could have been. I spent $1b dating someone else, even though we were kind of a thing, too. When my relationship with them tumbled downhill, I couldn't help watching your star rising. You were hanging out with the likes of Shonda Rhimes, the Obamas, Millie Bobby Brown, and Joe Exotic, and all I could do was try to get my ball and chain to act less like Pinterest.

Career Advice is where we ask industry experts about the best tactics that have helped them level up.

Kiana Nicio lives in Los Angeles, where she’s a member of the Alumni of Learning Brew Advisory Board. She’s currently gearing up for a new role as VP of Design and Marketing at Classify. Here’s the best career advice she’s ever gotten:

“There are a lot of trade-offs when you pivot your career, so don’t feel obligated to change things up just for the sake of it. However, if you’ve been feeling stuck or called to do something other than what you’re doing now, there’s often no better time than the present.

• For example, I discovered Gary Vee’s content after having job hopped a few times. I was never particularly insecure about what that looked like on my resume, but hearing Gary talk about taking risks when you’re young to figure out what works for you later really gave me an extra boost of confidence.

Now that I’m about a decade into my professional life, I’m still riding the waves (and currently redirecting my career from marketing to product design). I’m still learning and having fun, with more financial leverage than ever.

• I imagine five years from now, I’ll be well-equipped to start my own business(es), and I’ll be glad I tried on so many hats before doing so.”

Read: The classic debate between “maximizing” and “satisficing.”

Listen: Did you know one in four Gen Zers say they plan to be content creators? Our fave Money with Katie dives into the nuances of the creator economy in this recent episode.

Watch: Standing desks, treadmill desks, balance boards—all noble pursuits, but by 3pm we still end up collapsing in a chair. Here’s the behind-the-scenes on how one office chair company saves our butts, including “the swivel test.”