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May 24, 2019

When should you quit your job?

Are you thinking about quitting your job but aren’t sure whether it is the right thing to do or not?
There are plenty of reasons why you would feel like leaving your job and consider other options. There could be a lot of things on your mind because of which you just don’t feel that your current job is paying off.

Let’s throw light on a few of those reasons.

Low salary

You might have researched that the salary that you are given doesn’t match the average salary that an employee at your post receives. For this reason, you don’t feel that staying where you currently work is worth the efforts that you are putting in.
This is the most common problem that employees face these days. And not quitting in such situations becomes inexcusable.

Negative environment

The environment often becomes the deciding factor whether you would want to work in a company or not. It is obviously difficult to work around negative people. If some people are bothering you, you must talk to them or your manager first before making ‘that’ big decision.
It has been proved that you can only work effectively if you are at peace and relatively stress-free. So, this is one of the major reasons why people leave their jobs. If you don’t treat people nicely, they are likely to leave the place right away as their sustainable power decreases day by day.

Better opportunity

You would definitely want to leave your current job if you are granted a better one. Who doesn’t want to work in a better company or in a better position?! Some people do get attached to their own company and think a lot before making the decision.
But as far as your career growth is considered, it is advisable to switch to different companies as and when you are offered a better opportunity or a raise in salary at a different company.

There is no room for advancement

If you feel stuck at work, and do not find yourself evolving with time, it is time to reconsider your career options. There is literally no use working in a company if you do not sense personal growth in the company.
It becomes monotonous with time and you wouldn’t feel like working anymore. Before such a situation arises, look for better options and start job hunting.

You are overqualified

Often times, we choose to work in a company just for the sake of it. We think working at a lower-level job wouldn’t require you to work much and hence, you would work comfortably.
But trust me, there is no use working for a job-position which doesn’t match your skill set. Stay on alert for job positions that fit your skills. Don’t do something which doesn’t match your level of expertise.

The company culture isn’t a fit for you

If you crave for a flexible environment, work-from-home environment, then it really doesn’t make sense working in a company with fixed timings. You should know what suits you and what doesn’t.
You don’t have to compromise on your comfort zone. There is various work from home jobs available these days. You have an option of freelancing as well.

You are facing health-related issues

In various companies, you would be required to work different shifts. You might have to work on night shifts and this may hinder your health if you are not a night person.
Before you ruin your health, you must consider quitting your job because it makes no sense compromising on your health just for the sake of getting a good amount of money.

You complain about your job way too much

Do you keep complaining or venting about how miserable you feel working in your current job? There may not be any serious problem that you face in the company, but you still feel unhappy for some reason.
In such cases, it is best to sit down and think what exactly the concern is. Working somewhere you don’t find yourself happy doesn’t serve the purpose of working there at all. You must work happily in order to lead a peaceful life.

You are being recruited by other companies

Even if you are happily working at your workplace, if recruiters are approaching you for new jobs, you must consider those proposals as it is better to keep switching from company to company for your enriching career growth.

You don’t seem to put your opinion in front of others

Even if you are getting paid sufficiently, if you are not allowed to or don’t feel comfortable putting your opinion or new ideas in front of others or speaking up in front of your colleagues, then it’s time to think about quitting your job.
If you and your opinions are not respected in your workplace, it makes no sense working in such an environment.

Before you actually quit

So there can be any reason why you wouldn’t want to work in your current company, but before you quit you must keep a backup option or be mentally prepared as to what you will do ahead in your life.
Quitting for no reason or without knowing your path ahead, doesn’t make any sense. You must plan things out before you sign the resignation letter.

Hopefully these reasons will help you determine if you should be stuck in a company where you don’t belong.

I wish you a delightful life ahead. All the best for your future endeavors. Kudos!

— Abrons Dilan is a PR strategist and writer, with extensive professional management experience in the public and private sectors.

• Posted 5.24.19 at 04:53 am by Roy Osing
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