Are you having one of those days? You are at work, bored out of your mind. You could
have SWORE an hour has already passed, but the clock hands haven’t even moved an
inch. It’s painful mind torture, and guess what? You’re going through it all over again
tomorrow.
Sure, these days happen for everyone from time to time. But if this is your every day,
then maybe you should consider a breakup with your job. Just like a relationship, there
are some signs for a much-needed departure.
Your Health Suffers
You just opened your eyes and you already dread commuting to work. The stress is
giving you a regular headache, not to mention the low energy and your disappearing
private life. Your work should challenge you, not harm you. Your career is important, but
your health is your one and only. Don't wait until the damages go from headaches and
moodiness to depression and cardiovascular diseases. Take care of yourself before it’s
too late.
You Don’t Care Anymore
The final result is not as good as expected? Whatever, it’s good enough... Classes for skills
improvement? Why bother? I perform just fine... If you find yourself facing every task
with this lackbuster attitude, maybe look back on when you first accepted this job, all
wide-eyed and passionate, that fuel which drove you to work better and harder, is it still
here? What can be done to reignite the flame? Maybe ask for new challenges, or build
closer bonds with your team? If all there is for you is a steady income and a predictable
life, then you’ve got to find your spark elsewhere.
You Don’t Matter
Of course you do, but you feel like you don’t, judging from how you are treated. You put
in all the extra work, overtime and all- no one acknowledged it. You have mentioned a
certain issue- nothing is done about it. It’s like you’re invisible, and your time and effort
have gone and wasted. Or worse, your effort is noticed but ignored, like you’re just a
gear to be used and thrown away after. No one should be made to feel this way. You are
leaving behind your self-worth, potential, and happiness to work for those who don’t
deserve you. If it doesn’t bring joy, leave it.
Your Career Goal Seems Further Away
Remember your job interview, when the interviewer asked “Where do you want to be in
a couple of years?”? You gave the answer they wanted, but they haven’t done anything
about it. As time goes by, you realize the job falls to help you focus on the skills and
interests that made you applied in the first place. Or maybe, there isn’t much room for
development, and you catch yourself thinking ‘that’s it?’ Each day you grow more
comfortable is each day you stray further from your career goal. It’s time you regroup
yourself.
You Changed
Everyone does. You shouldn’t feel bad about changing your mind. Few are sure of their
goals and preferences from the get-go. We all have to go through trials and errors to find
out what clicks and whatnot. You should celebrate this current job, as it helps you
realize what you want for your career. Value this experience, and walk away from it.