10 Unmistakable signs it's time to quit your job

Let It Go: 10 Unmistakable signs it’s time to quit your job

Dione Chen

28 Jul 2016

1/10
You dread work
By dread, we don't mean experiencing the Monday Blues once in a while. We mean that just the thought of going back to work the next day fills you with fear and stress that overwhelms you from time to time. Your career doesn't need to be the activity you enjoy best in your life, but it shouldn't be one you despise as well. Maybe it's time to rethink what you really want to do.
2/10
You’re bored
Not in the way that you'd rather be chilling on the beach with a cocktail in hand, but rather a prolonged feeling of boredom because you're no longer challenged at work. If you've talked to your boss about it and still see no changes, perhaps you should stop fighting the boredom you feel and start searching for a sense of meaning in your career.
3/10
You’re stuck
Perhaps you've been stuck in the same position for years and you haven't been able to learn anything new or maximise your skill potential, simply because there are no opportunities in your company. This is a huge sign that you need to start looking elsewhere for something that will fulfill you, instead of leaving you status quo.
4/10
You’ve got a crazy boss
Are you feeling overworked by the boss from hell who doesn't seem to stop giving you tasks to do? Are you losing sleep just to fulfill your boss' wishes? Are they aware of their demands? If you find that your heart starts racing and your palms start sweating profusely whenever your boss is in question, run.
5/10
You have no time to yourself
Your job should not be your life, and a balance between the two is important to sustain a healthy work-life balance that will do you good in both aspects. There is no point working so hard for money that you have no time to spend. If you're not happy and you constantly return home moody and frustrated, it's probably time to stop affecting those around you and start making a permanent change.
6/10
Your health is suffering
You may be experiencing more headaches, anxiety attacks or weight fluctuations. Unhealthy physical changes are a sign that what you're currently doing in routine is not working out for your body, and that you need to stop. We think it's obvious enough that your health is more valuable than your paycheck, so we urge you to make the right choice.
7/10
People are constantly leaving
We don't mean to advise you to follow the trend, but when it comes to work, you've got to know when to take a hint - especially if the good ones are bidding farewell too. There must be a reason why everyone isn't too happy with their jobs, and it's possibly the same reason you're not too satisfied yourself.
8/10
Nobody shares your career goals
A good company works when like-minded people come together with an aim for the team to work towards to in the future. If your colleagues or your boss have a different idea of goals, values and even work-life balance, you probably won't be happy. Especially if you're intending to start your own business as an entrepreneur, working in a big company is the best chance of meeting people that could perhaps become your co-workers in the future.
9/10
You feel underpaid & undervalued
Your salary is barely enough to cover your essential expenses and your ideas are often disregarded. The red lights should be flashing by now that this company does not value you at all. If your workload has increased and you haven't received a promotion even after talking to your boss about it, something is very wrong.
10/10
You just know
Something doesn't feel right and you've been thinking of quitting your job for months now. Don't disregard your gut feeling - more often than not, it's right. If you've been searching for alternative jobs already, we think that's the biggest sign that you really belong somewhere else.

If you tick most of the boxes below, it’s probably time you find another job that will suit you better.

Leaving your position and job may have crossed your mind a couple of times, but if it has been going on every day for the past few months, perhaps it’s time you seriously consider moving on. Many of us find it difficult to wake up in the mornings to drag ourselves to work, but for some of us, this sense of dread follows through the whole day. We might not know your story, but we’re pretty sure that’s not what the right job is supposed to do to you.

If you’re worried you won’t be able to find something better, we’re here to tell you that this sense of fear is not worth doing something you hate every day. If you’re still not sure whether you’re just overthinking, or if this is the end, scroll through our gallery for some telltale signs that you really need to be rethinking what you want in your career path. And maybe the act of clicking on this article serves as a sign itself that you need to leave ASAP.

Dione Chen

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