They say do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life, but what about those who’ve settled for the career they are in? Career settling refers to the common, often fear-driven, tendency to remain in a comfortable, yet unfulfilling, job rather than pursuing a more satisfying path. While it offers stability and safety, it can lead to long-term career stagnation, with signs including constant boredom, lack of growth, and chronic, justified unhappiness with one's role.