Heyo folks! Sloan, DEV Moderator and resident mascot, back with another question sent in from a DEV community member. 🦥

For those unfamiliar with the series, this is another installment of Sloan's Inbox. You all send in your questions, I ask them on your behalf anonymously, and the community hops in to offer advice. Whether it's career development, office politics, industry trends, or improving technical skills, we cover all sorts of topics here. If you want to send in a question or talking point to be shared anonymously via Sloan, that's awesome; just scroll down to the bottom of the post for details on how.

So, let's get down to business...

Today's question is:

I've been at the same company for quite a while now. I'm comfortable — the job pays well, the workload is reasonable, and I really like my colleagues — but, I've been feeling bored. I'm wondering if this is a sign that I should move on to something else? Do I just need to take some time to myself and recharge? Is boredom a justifiable reason to leave a place that otherwise fits all my needs? How should I approach talking about this with my manager?

Share your thoughts and lets help a fellow DEV member out! Remember to keep kind and stay classy. 💚

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