[annoyedgrunt84]

I'm scared of finding the job I'll have for the rest of my life. Is that normal? I'm Thinking about a new job but I'm so afraid of getting stuck in it for the rest of my life. I guess I'm afraid of walking in one morning and being like "Well this is the way it will be for the next 35 or 40 years"

[Little Lulu]

The job market is so fluid today (not like it was in the 50's, 60's, and 70's) that it is unlikely you will be in any job for a lifetime. Most young people today will have several job (even entire career) changes before they retire.

[wrigh430]

Ditto!
No one has a job for the rest of their lives anymore. Both my parents were laid off during the recession. My Dad is worked at two jobs before getting the one he has now. My mom went back to college, got a different degree and completely changed careers.

Get a job you think you'll like. If you don't like it, you can always get another one.

[Crazy Hitch]

No I don't believe it's an unreasonable thought at all to think what if I'm stuck in the same job ....

I've had those intrusive thoughts from time to time when I was employed.

But honestly? If you want to grow there are two options:

Proactively look for opportunities that you can get involved in that might enrich your current experience and broaden the scope of what you do -

And secondly, please don't ever think that there isn't an alternative organisation out there ....

Not that for one second I'm alluding to the fact that you jump and resign, but more just putting it out there as a thought in the back of your mind, that's all.

No matter what I wish for you to find some enjoyment in your current work situation