5 Signs You Should Quit Your Job - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / 5 Signs You Should Quit Your Job - Introvert Whisperer 5 Signs You Should Quit Your Job It’s easy to get stuck in a rut. In an uncertain employment world, the simple option can be to just stick with what you’ve got rather than looking for something new. But if you’re just taking part in the daily grind, not really getting joy from what you do, it impacts all areas of your life. If you’re not sure whether it’s time to take the risk, here are our top 5 signs you should be quit your current job. 1 â€" You’re Not Happy We’re not suggesting for a moment that everyone should skip into and out of work each day as though they were on their way to a spa but going to work shouldn’t fill you with dread. If you’re not looking forward to getting to your desk every day, it’s worth spending some time thinking about why. Reasons you’re unhappy could be… Your boss. Bad bosses are the #1 cause of unhappiness. Can you be constructive about it? Are there changes you could ask for that might make your work more bearable, or is it time to look elsewhere? You feel undervalued. Not feeling as though your efforts are appreciated is a big demotivator. You don’t have any respect for the leadership. This doesn’t just mean your immediate superior but could be anyone up to and including the MD if you don’t feel inspired by their vision. There’s a ‘bad vibe’ at work. Colleagues are complaining about the conditions or their managers and it’s dragging you down. The company culture isn’t compatible with your own beliefs, for example working for an oil company when you have environmental concerns. Any or all of these could see you living for the weekend, and while we all do that to a certain extent it isn’t expecting too much to have job satisfaction. 2 â€" You’re not Learning Anything Evolution has made human beings innately curious. While some people feel this way more than others, everyone wants to learn new things at a certain rate. So, if you’re at a point in your career where you know how to do everything that’s asked of you, the chances are you’re going to start to get bored. Yes, there is a satisfaction to being really good at what you do but the chances are that unless you get challenged every now and then, your satisfaction at work will dip. If you’re not being given new challenges, and not being sent on training courses then it’s definitely time to shake things up a bit. Otherwise, you might find yourself stuck in a rut long-term. 3 â€" There’s no Opportunity for Growth Now, not everyone is looking for a career path that leads them to be CEO. Plenty of people work as a means to an end, so they can fund their hobbies for example, and look for their advancement in that. However, if you are looking for a career rather than a job, then being able to move on from where you are is important. If there aren’t openings higher up in the company, or for some reason they are not available to you then it’s time to take your skills elsewhere. 4 â€" There’s a More Direct Route Let’s say, for example, that you want to make it to project manager. If you progress through the ranks at work, this might take you 5+ years. Or you could take a year off, get a qualification and come back into the job market in your ideal role. Although taking time off to study might seem unachievable, it’s often far quicker and less disruptive of everyday life than other things such as distance learning. 5 â€" A Change is as Good as a Rest Sometimes, it’s not so much that there’s anything wrong with where you are now, but more that you just need to shake things up a bit. Change can be very good for you. It broadens your horizons, which in turn makes you more compassionate, and offers challenges that help to make you stronger. If you like your job, but you’re feeling a bit jaded then a sideways move to another organisation might be just what the career doctor ordered. Although we often talk about work using phrases like ‘the daily grind’, work should really be something that enriches your life. There will always be bad days, but if they slip into bad weeks or months then that is going to spill over into other areas of your life. Before that happens? Make a change. Author Bio: Sarah Dixon writes for Inspiring Interns, which specialises in sourcing candidates for  internships  and  graduate jobs. Go to top Do you know what your next career step is?  Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable. Get your copy now and start your action plan today! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer