4 Signs You should Change Your Job
How do you know when your job is taking over your life or has gotten the better of you? How do you decide whether it’s time to quit? Some people choose to keep their eyes open for new opportunities all year round and switch jobs with just one focus on mind – the money.
However, should there be other signs or meanings to look out for before you decide to change your job? Ideally, yes. Here are a few:
Lack of Motivation
Most people feel a sense of eagerness before beginning a new job and look forward to that much awaited first day at the new workplace. However, a few months into the job, if you suddenly wake up every morning feeling drained and not motivated enough to do well at work, maybe it’s time to consider a change of job. Lack of motivation could mean you are stagnating at the workplace, you are not getting to do the kind of work you like or that you have no interest left for the company or work anymore.
No Change in Role / Work
If you’ve already spent over two years doing the same kind of work in the company but there’s been no change in terms of responsibilities, designations and work then maybe it is time to look for a new avenue. In some companies, a Customer Service Executive for instance may end up sticking to that post for a year or two before being promoted to a manager or team leader. The point is, you can’t have the exact same job or role for too long, then it’s a sign something is wrong.
No Rise in Pay
If you haven’t gotten even a slight increment in more than two years, it is definitely time to get up and move on! Most companies offer slight increments of up to 10 to 20 percentage of the previous salary every year. The increment depends on the kind of role and industry you work for.
Lack of Learning New Things
If you’ve stopped learning new things at the workplace, it’s probably time to move on. Every role and work experience should be a learning curve for you. It is only when you learn that you will grow. Every job you take up should teach you something new in terms of processes and methodology or even something new about the industry.
