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In the last few years, we've all been made painfully aware of how difficult it can be to get a good job. But, how are we defining a "good job"? Is a good job merely a steady paycheck, or should it offer something more fulfilling? Is the company stable, or can the foundation crumble at any time?
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If you're uninspired by your work, fed up and ready to throw in the towel, or concerned that your company is on shaky ground, you have choices to make. You can either (a) find a way to love it, (b) resign yourself to staying in a job you hate, or (c) quit and never look back. In a moment of haste, it's easy to choose option c, however it's smarter to review the warning signs and determine whether your job can be salvaged.
Devote an hour of quiet time to think about what you really want in a job. Then, decide if your current position fulfills those desires and professional goals. Describe how you feel about your job. Possible indicators that it's time for a career change could be:
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My work is boring and uninspiring |
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I'm no longer mentally stimulated |
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The stress is taking a toll on my mental and physical health |
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I dislike my boss |
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My boss intentionally overlooks me for promotions and raises |
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I hate getting up in the morning on workdays |
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I don't get paid nearly enough |
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My colleagues are gossips |
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There's no potential for upward mobility at this company |
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Every morning I think about calling in sick
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Or, perhaps your intuition tells you that your company has lost financial stability, and lay-offs may occur. It's best to be prepared before you find yourself suddenly unemployed. Signs of imminent layoffs can include:
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A recently imposed hiring freeze |
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Talk of department budget cuts |
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Rumors that the company is being sold or merging |
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An urgent restructuring effort |
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Sudden firing of senior executives |
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Downsizing to smaller office space
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Regardless of the reasons that you're thinking it's time to start job-hunting, it's best to take a step back and reevaluate your decision. If you're unhappy in your position, consider having an honest conversation with your manager about your feelings. You may be able to negotiate for a promotion or transfer that allows for job satisfaction without having to leave the company. If you truly fear financial instability, it's best to start putting the feelers out for a new job.
If you decide to leave the company, remember that nothing lasts forever, and new beginnings are invigorating.
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