7 Signs That Tell You It’s Time to Quit Your Current Job

An unproductive job is like a bad relationship. The sooner you quit, the better.

Last year, about 4,478,000 workers, which is approximately 3% of the workforce in the US (besides the ones in the farming industry), quit their job, taking the quit rate to 2.4. An executive of an HR consulting firm believed that the increase in the quit rate is a sign that workers are more confident these days, as they have several opportunities out there. And that’s how it should be, right? If you don’t find your job to be that satisfactory and it feels more like baggage, you shouldn’t carry it around anymore. There’s no point wasting your time and efforts in a position that’s not going to contribute to your growth.

But many people fail to get the cue and continue to struggle in dissatisfying jobs for years. If you’re one of them, it’s important to recognize the signs that tell you it’s time to move on.

What signs? Scroll on!

Your growth is stagnant
Experience is something that comes with continuous growth and development of your skills and knowledge. If you find that your job isn’t satisfying your thirst for knowledge, challenges, and utilizing your energies in the right direction, you should know that it’s time to quit. You can’t just go on with a company that doesn’t make the most of your abilities. Further, if there’s no growth in the form of promotions, raises, or responsibilities, you should leave to find a job that deserves you as much as you crave for it.

Your boss is a micromanager
Micromanagement doesn’t go well with anybody – especially the Millennials. If work is a passion for you, then you don’t want anyone breathing down your necks while you pursue your passion. If your boss is in the habit of micromanaging and asking for progress reports now and then, you should consider switching jobs, as the current one is not worth your time. Creative freedom matters and you know it. You should also leave if your boss is a bully, who doesn’t understand the importance of constructive criticism. Bullying should never be tolerated in the workplace, no matter how much you’re getting paid.

You’re not satisfied with the type of work
You should remember that you’re not only working for the money but also the experience. If you can’t enjoy what you’re doing, you will not be able to deliver the results. Well, you can try changing the system and talk to your managers about the issues you’re facing, in case those are solvable. But if they aren’t, quitting is the best option. Follow your heart and find something that you want to do.

You’re having anxiety issues
If the idea of going to work in the morning makes you sick, you’re not into the job anymore. You should love your work and be passionate about it, and anything to the contrary can affect your career, as well as personal life adversely. Your productivity will get affected due to increased stress and anxiety, which may take your reputation down. Don’t allow your mental health to be hampered by your indecisiveness. Be upfront and face it – You’re just not interested in the work and should quit.

The job is boring
No kick, no adrenaline rush, and not even an exchange of smiles with your colleagues? Well, you’re bored with your job. While some people love stability and minimum challenges, some others like to handle crises, indulge in critical business discussions, and grow with the company. If your job isn’t giving you all that, it’s time you make a decision. You can talk to your manager regarding a change in position and responsibilities and see how it turns out. If you get what you want, well, you’re lucky. But if you don’t, then there’s only one option left – Move on!

The company’s future is at stake
If you find out that the organization you work for is going through a rough time and there are financial risks involved, get your guard up. Find out about the magnitude of the risks and see if they are reversible. If not, know that it’s time to start applying for new jobs. There’s nothing to feel guilty about being selfish. Everyone is. You just need to know when to start thinking about your future.

Your boss is ignoring you
Sometimes, the employers start giving hints that they don’t want a particular employee in the company by ignoring them and making it quite obvious as well. If you notice that your boss is deliberately giving you a hard time by not engaging in any discussion, not calling you to important meetings, and giving dry responses to your enthusiastic comments, you should get the cue that she doesn’t want you there. It’s better to leave as soon as possible instead of waiting for your boss to say it on your face.

Wrapping it up
There can be several other signs that you should look out for, like mental, physical, and social changes in you, like you’re avoiding the mention of work at any casual event or family gathering, or you don’t feel the energy to think about the company’s benefits. You may also feel a sense of negativity growing inside you, especially when you think about the organization. These are the signs that reveal you’re no longer interested in carrying on with the job and perhaps, mentally, you have already quitted. So, why hang around and get burned out? Just take a long breath and LEAVE!

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