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Here Are Signs To Hunt For A New Job

By Padmapreetham Mahalingam

Sometimes we all get content when our jobs pays quite reasonably well and when we are surrounded by an interesting group of colleagues. It is a reality that we all make some sort of living to survive in this world.

When it comes to happiness or survival we prefer to sacrifice the former as it becomes essential. Some people don't have the freedom to leave their job immediately due to various commitments since their job allows them to pay off their bills.

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People who are constantly thinking of quitting their job can have various reasons. It is not unusual for employees to have a bad day and it is not uncommon for the average person to whinge about their boss or colleague each and every passing day. A hard day at work can sometime leave you swearing whether to quit or not.

Sometimes pressure emerges or the nagging nature of boss can make you feel unbearable at work. These things aren’t much serious. However for a few the thought about leaving their job can even take a toll on their health.

Now all you need to understand is whether your job is terrible or you are just overreacting with your work related stress. You might have decided to leave your job because it is awful however that won’t be the case for many people.

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On the other hand, some people willingly bear the brunt of it since they feel convinced that all the adversity and struggles are just temporary struggles that you would find in any job. If your job isn’t a good fit anymore, then here are 7 signs it’s time to leave your job.

Feeling hopeless and bored:

Feeling hopeless and bored:

When you first started working, you were full of fervour and keyed up to go to work each morning. And nowadays you feeling utterly doomed after waking up in the morning.

On the other hand this awful feeling doesn't stop here but keeps flooding in whenever you get down to work at your desk. You never realised that this particular job would turn out to be boring, hopeless and uninspiring for you. You started to feel dread going to work every day and you have realised that things will never be the same anymore for you. This is one of the signs to leave the job.

You are not moving forward and there’s no career advancement:

You are not moving forward and there’s no career advancement:

Everyone gets a chance to learn new skills or get a forward momentum in their career but these days you are not developing new experiences in your job. Your career is not moving forward which means that you are no longer going to rung up the corporate ladder. Your career has become stagnant. Now you need to ask yourself the question whether you prefer to stick to a profession that will never provide career advancement or do you think it's ok for you to carry on to be on a treadmill.

You don’t like your boss:

You don’t like your boss:

Sometimes better jobs get ruined especially when you have a bad leader. If you are having a tough time with the person at the top who is not helping you progress or reach your goals then you should think about getting out before your go-getter peers start moving ahead. This is one of the signs why most people prefer to leave the job as it becomes unbearable to work out the problems with the boss as they can never be fixable.

Consistently stressed and unhappy:

Consistently stressed and unhappy:

If you are lately getting apprehensive and unhappy just by thinking about work it is an obvious sign that it is time to move on. Work is not being much fun for you these days but you have started to feel stressed out when you think about your job. Then do yourself a favour by putting down your papers.

Your ideas are undervalued:

Your ideas are undervalued:

The word undervalued doesn't refer to money but it means that your efforts or your accomplishments are not being appreciated by your boss or colleagues. You feel miserable when your boss or co-workers don't recognise the hard work you have put in when you have done an exceptional work. It also means that you are not getting acknowledgment or approval for your great work. Your ideas are sometimes not considered or heard. So this is a sign for you have to leave your job.

Frequent exodus:

Frequent exodus:

Your colleagues are updating their resumes and growing their connections through Linkedin. You tend to get crushing pangs of resentment if someone gets a new job or a promotion. This also means you probably have several options to look forward to. However before opting to follow their drove, all you need to do is try asking your co-workers why they have chosen to move ahead from their respective jobs and only if you are thinking of seeking an exist from your organisation. Peer pressure is amongst some of the signs why people leave their job.

Shaky financial situation of your company:

Shaky financial situation of your company:

If you are constantly worried about not getting paid or your check arrives late, understand that your company is heading towards the downhill spiral. It also means that your position will no longer be secure because your company's financial situation is dire.

These are some of the 7 signs it time to leave your job.

Story first published: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 17:02 [IST]
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