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remember i told you i had to raise more?
well a batch of 4 came in when i was still on medical leave in early October. i successfully raised one on November '13; and still raising another one. the other 2 left.
a batch of 2 came in later. 1 left.
a batch of 3 came in again, later. 2 left.
why did they leave? i often hear things like "i dont belong here" or "it is hard being here" or "i can find something better than this".
well, there are things that can trigger you to quit either you are new to a certain company or not. among them are:
1. you are no longer learning.
- you are not growing or learning anything new
- you have outgrown the position and there is no opportunity for advancement
- you are only refining your current skill set without expanding it
the best careers are built from chasing learning curves. picking up new skills, getting to build relationships with a variety of people, learning about a different industry: these things keep you fresh on the job and can make every day an adventure.
2. your skills are not being tapped.
- you are overqualified for your job
- management doesnt acknowledge that you have more to offer than what you have been contributing for a significant amount of time
- you have been passed over for promotion, or attempts to take on more challenging assignments have failed
- the work has become so routine that you could do it in your sleep – and still do it well – and its become boring
- you have lost your “spark” – instead of looking forward to your day, your only focus is surviving it
if your workday has become so monotonous you are constantly fighting boredom, it is time to seriously consider moving on.
3. you hate the work.
- you love your boss but hate the product you are marketing
- you find yourself dreading the two-hour commute and counting the minutes until it is time to go home
- you find that your quality of life is seriously negatively impacted by your workplace
- you have absolutely no interest in the work you are doing
- you want to do something else
- you are no longer productive at work
- you have lost the will to care and are putting zero effort
there is nothing more draining than a job that has nothing to do with your ultimate goals or personal interests. regardless of what you are being paid, you will never fully enjoy your life or reach your full potential if you are saddled with so much apathy – it will eventually spill into other areas of your life and dim those as well.
some jobs are stepping stones to your dream job and require dealing with some unpleasant tasks; others are just bad fits. a good way to differentiate between the two is to look at your manager’s boss — if you would be happy with that job, then you are on the right track.
4. you dont fit into your company’s culture.
- you dont fit in with the corporate culture
- you dont believe in the company anymore
- you are morally misaligned with your employer, and it is an uncomfortable workplace setting
- you dont believe in what you are doing
you could have the best skill set in the world, but if you dont mesh well with the organization, then you wont be successful. being an employee means being part of a team, and if you still feel like an outcast at your company after six months or so, then you should probably find a work environment better suited to your personality and values.
5. you have the boss / colleague from hell
- your boss's shortcomings are affecting your productivity and happiness, it might not be worth putting up with
- you really dislike the people you work with and/or your boss
- your boss leaves you in a permanent state of panic
- you are experiencing verbal abuse, sexual harassment, or are aware of any type of other illegal behavior
- you are asked to do something unethical or illegal
“The majority of people quit bosses, they dont quit jobs,” says Merideth Ferguson, assistant professor of management at Utah State University. if you have gone over your abusive boss’s head or to HR and the situation either hasnt improved or has continued to worsen, it is time to jump ship.
6. your company is in a downward spiral
- you are concerned about the financial stability of your company
- your department is on shaky financial footing
- you are worried that you are company is headed toward a downhill spiral
- your position no longer seems secure
- you are now left with a permanent feeling of uneasiness
if your company is in a difficult financial period, or an upcoming merger or acquisition threatens your department, there is no reason to go down with a sinking ship. put on your life preserver and get in the water.
7. your health is affected by stress and anxiety
- your work-related stress is affecting your physical or mental health
- you are noticing physical changes because of the stress
- you are consistently stressed, negative, and/or unhappy at work
the stress is present both inside and outside of work; it is consuming. your family and friends are affected by this, too. where and how we work impacts our body. if you are losing or gaining weight, experiencing excruciating body pain, anxiety attacks or consistent feelings of melancholy, it is time to reflect and consider other options.
8. your personal relationships are suffering because of your job
- you no longer have good work-life balance
- you find that you are spending less time with your family because of work
- you cannot commit the necessary time to your job
- you have no time for yourself
- you are working so many late nights you dont feel like a person anymore
putting in long hours can be rewarding, but when they cause you to drift from family and friends, you may want to question the costs. what is the point of making a living if you dont have time to actually live?
9. your duties have increased but your pay has not
sometimes an increase in work without a pay raise is due to downsizing, and sometimes it is just management taking advantage of you. that is especially true if the company is performing well, but it is not reflected in your salary or other rewards.
10. you wake up dreading the day
- you wake up each morning to an overwhelming sense of dread
- you ultimately find that there is no way to escape misery at your job
if when your alarm goes off you feel compelled to start sobbing into your pillow, it is seriously time to rethink your job status. dig deep and look at what is really bothering you: is it a specific chunk of tasks you have to accomplish? is it not what you work on, but who you work with? or are you just bored by the monotony? getting specific about your dread will help you figure out what to do – whether it be discussing new opportunities with your boss, or deciding to leave your job entirely for opportunities elsewhere.
11. your opportunities for growth have been maxed out
- you have had tiffs with higher-ups, sense an unfair environment of favoritism, or are otherwise mired by work policies that are preventing you from taking on more responsibilities
- your current company tends to hire outside talent rather than promote internally
- you witnessed any significant promotions
- your ideas are not being heard
while this is highly related to #1, it is a separate issue to watch out for. sometimes it is an entirely different roadblock that stands between you and greater opportunities: internal politics and policies.
source:
http://www.businessinsider.sg/signs-you-should-quit-your-job-2014-2/#.UxC9MqoazCQ
http://www.themuse.com/advice/time-to-go-5-signs-you-really-should-quit-your-job
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2013/09/04/14-signs-its-time-to-leave-your-job/
http://business.time.com/2014/02/17/7-signs-its-time-to-quit-your-job/
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/work/11-signs-that-you-should-leave-your-job.html
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