If you are no longer happy or growing in your job, it might be time to consider a new one. Here are a few tell-tale signs that will help you decide. If many of signs look familiar, it’s maybe time to move on! Whatever you decide, just make sure you have a new job secured before quitting your current one.
Does your company value your input and the work you do? Do they provide positive feedback and rely on you to do your bit towards company growth?
If you don’t think your absence will have much of an impact on the company, you are either not fulfilling your role or your company is not invested in you. Being a valued employee gives purpose to your life goals and will help you go places. If you are not valued, move on.
There is nothing wrong with going the extra mile to prove your capabilities, however if you spend more time doing work that does not encompass your core skill set, you are wasting your time. Again, your career is an investment, so every bit of time you spend on it should be towards a higher goal and that includes your work experience.
Motivation is key in any job, and allows you to achieve higher goals and move forward in your career. When motivation creeps out the door and all that’s left is boredom, it’s just a matter of time before you become stagnant in your career. Passion is a necessary ingredient for success, so move on before you don’t move at all.
You love what you do and by now you’re quite comfortable in your work environment. Be careful that you are not in the danger zone. If you can do your job with your eyes closed, it might be time to move on to the next challenge. Experience is only good until you can’t learn anymore.
When a company runs at a loss, it becomes necessary to cut costs wherever possible, and this often includes letting go of certain employees. In addition, performance bonuses will be adversely affected. If you see the company is taking strain, you may want to start updating your CV and looking for greener pastures.
No-one particularly likes getting out of bed, especially on Mondays, however if you are feeling depressed and dread walking into the office, every single day, you may be in the wrong job. Not many can say they love their jobs, but if you are passionate about what you do for a living, you should enjoy a good challenge.
Work can occasionally make everyone feel exhausted, but if you are in a constant state of panic and exhaustion, then you are probably not in the right job. Physical and mental exhaustion can easily flow over into other areas of your life and eventually have a very negative effect on your health and relationships outside of work. So, make the move before you are too tired to do so!
Written for CareerJunction by Mark Dempsey.
