# 2061: How to Create a Better Job for Yourself by Deborah Shelby on Career Growth Strategies

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Podcast: [Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-work-daily-career-productivity-and-entrepreneurship-433985)
Published: 2026-05-23T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2061: Deborah Shelby shares practical ways to turn an ordinary job into a more rewarding and secure career opportunity by identifying unmet needs, proposing cost-saving ideas, and seeking out valuable training opportunities. Her examples show how initiative, creativity, and a collaborative mindset can lead to pay raises, expanded responsibilities, stronger workplace relationships, and long-term career growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://digtofly.com/how-to-create-a-better-job-for-yourself/ Quotes to ponder: "You can use your current job to provide yourself with free training and new skills to beef up your resume in order to get a pay raise or better career position, or simply to enhance your present workplace and your relationships with your coworkers." "Believe it or not, being kind and offering to help others can also be an opportunity for you to create a better job for yourself at work." "Another potential way to improve your career options is to sign up for any relevant training programs offered by your employer." Episode references: Workforce Development Programs: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/training/onestop Chamber of Commerce: https://www.uschamber.com QuickBooks: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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