The CEO of a major insurance company reveals the most valuable piece of career advice she has received, which is "especially" crucial in the current climate.

If you don't love your job, Thasunda Brown Duckett advises not to flee from the challenge but to embrace it.

"Embrace challenges," advised Duckett, president and CEO of TIAA, in a recent interview on LinkedIn's "This Is Working" podcast. "With so many job opportunities available, it's important to stay adaptable and open to new experiences."

Duckett's advice may seem counterintuitive: Most people don't actively decide to stay in a toxic workplace, and job hopping is currently popular among Gen Z workers, with 83% considering themselves job hoppers, according to a 2023 ResumeLab survey that polled over 1,000 workers born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s.

Tough workplace situations can present chances for growth and learning, as Duckett, who was named to CNBC's inaugural Changemakers list in February, discovered when she became the third-ever Black woman to be a full-time Fortune 500 CEO at TIAA in 2021.

As you progress in your career, especially early on, remember to sit in hard situations and ask yourself, 'Is there a lesson to be learned?'" she advised. "When faced with peers you don't get along with, consider sitting in hard and using the experience to develop your managing through influence skills.

""Being uncomfortable early in your career can help you learn to be comfortable," Duckett stated."

Joyce Guan West, a career coach, advises challenging yourself but avoiding work environments that cause emotional harm. If you are frequently micromanaged or expected to work long hours unreasonably, it may be time to consider other job opportunities, she suggests.

"West advises employees that if they are in a situation with a toxic or abusive manager, they should try to work through challenges, but if it's not healthy for them, they should leave or make a change."

To advance in your career, West advises that developing professional connections and enhancing your skills can accelerate your progress.

""Accelerating career growth is crucial, so seek mentors, put yourself in learning situations, and aim for promotion as soon as possible," she advises."

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