That’s what she said.

If you happen to watch The Office, arguably one of the most entertaining shows on television, chances are that you probably have a small crush on Jim, the wise cracking, overly qualified boyfriend of Pam. Jim has been at Dunder Mifflin for a few years, long enough to have been promoted. Presumably he took the job right out of college as a way to pay back loans and get his parents off of his back.

But what now? Should Jim stay and work for this company that he loathes out of convenience? Or should he start re-examining his career plan? Hopefully, for the show’s sake, Jim will continue not only his sales position at Dunder Mifflin, but also the hilarious pranking that ensues between Jim and his arch nemesis Dwight Schrute. Real life Jims, however, might need a wake-up call.

Being young and out of college is intimidating. The majority of grads aren’t too sure what exactly they are looking to do. Many, like Jim, settle with sales jobs because they don’t require a lot of experience and the commission is very tempting. But after awhile it becomes difficult to leave a company that you’ve been at for years, let alone search for a job while you’re still employed.

That's why it is important to look ahead. If you’re feeling stuck at your current job try developing a personal plan that can transcend into the next ten or so years. Ask yourself the following questions:

Do you enjoy what you are doing now?

If yes, would you like to continue to move up or would you prefer to own your own business?

Are you willing to relocate yourself and your family for the right job?

If you’re still lacking motivation to reevaluate your current career, think back to a recent Office episode where Michael tells Jim that he will learn to become a better manager in the next ten years. When Jim replies that he doesn’t think he will be at Dunder Mifflin in ten years, Michael replies, “That’s what I said.” The camera pans out and we are left with a horrified looking Jim.