Like most people, you have probably thought about changing jobs at some point. Perhaps you felt disengaged from your work, did not get along with your boss or grew tired of performing the same responsibilities day after day. Staying in an uninspiring job adds stress to your life and holds you back from making career progress. For this reason, you need to be aware of when it is time to look for a more fulfilling role. Here are five signs it is time for you to change jobs.
- You Do Not Fit With Company Culture: If you do not blend with company culture, you need to find one you are better suited for. For instance, working a traditional 9 to 5 job when you want a flexible schedule or remote work options means being dissatisfied no matter how much you enjoy what you do. Or, if you hate formal attire, having to dress up each day rather than wear casual attire will make you uncomfortable and less productive as well.
- Your Work Environment Is Negative: If your co-workers are constantly complaining or your boss is consistently unhappy, your own happiness will be affected. You’ll find yourself complaining often and focusing on what is not working rather than how to fix it.
- You Make Careless Mistakes: Perhaps you send documents with obvious mistakes, leave typos in your emails or schedule multiple meetings at the same time. Not concentrating is a sign of disengagement in your work.
- Your Health Is Suffering: When your job negatively affects your health, it is time for a change. You may be using all your sick days, taking off as much time as possible, or self-medicating at night to deal with your time at the office. Or, you might be working so many hours that you lack time for exercise, healthy eating or getting enough sleep. You need a healthy work-life balance to maintain your best health.
- You Feel You Are Wasting Your Time: Because you spend more time at work than at home, you need to feel like you are investing your time wisely and reaching your potential. Perhaps you lack new challenges, are not offered additional training or continuing education or have advanced as far as possible. If so, you probably feel bored, uninspired, and disinterested in going to work.
Is Today the Day?
Don’t stay in a job that no longer serves your needs. Whether you’re bored, tired of negative coworkers, or dealing with job-related health concerns, you owe it to yourself to find a position that lets you build skills and experience, maintain engagement, and further your career. Appropriately plan your resignation now so you can find a role that’s satisfying both personally and professionally.
When you are in the market for a new finance job, make Ambrion part of your search strategy. We will review your resume, highlight your experience and career path with our client companies, and work as a resource for you from your first interview through the rest of your career.