Whether you love your job or not, it’s important to know when to leave, as some workplace environments become unbearable in the long run.
The business publication Forbes states it’s important to find meaning and energy in our careers. If you feel stuck or unsure about your job, think about a new career path, but before quitting, make sure you have better job offers that excite you more than what you’re doing now.
Indeed – a job searching platform – says it is important to know when to work through your struggles and when to quit as it becomes critical for a successful professional career.
The job searching hub lists ways on how to know when to leave your job:
- Underusing your skills: The above-mentioned source says that workplace environments that don’t challenge you hinder your growth which can lead to feelings of complacency.
- You aren’t passionate about your job: If you are not passionate about your job, that is a clear sign that you need to quit as it can affect your mental health if you stay somewhere that makes you unhappy.
- Toxic work environment: If you find yourself in an unhealthy environment, research coping strategies and look for a new job.
- No growth opportunities are available: If the company doesn’t provide training or room for growth opportunities, it is likely that you will never get promoted.
- Compromise of ethics: Compromise of ethics or decision-making can negatively impact future job prospects and morale.
- When you are underpaid: If you’re significantly under-compensated, it’s time to consider leaving.
- When you aren’t able to do your job properly: If you’re unable to fulfil job responsibilities due to physical illness, personal life changes, or structural changes, consider quitting.
Also see: Your job not paying according to your worth? Here is a polite way of asking for an increase
