Time For a Change?
Prior to the “great resignation” that has come along within the past year or so, it was often challenging to convince people that they deserved more than they were receiving from their current job. In my experience, many people seem to wait longer than they reasonably should to make a career move out of either obligation, complacency, or fear of the unknown. One of the more positive things to come out of COVID is people realizing that they do have options when it comes to finding a job and/or career that will work for them. But how do you know when it’s time for a change? Below are some indicators that it might be time to change jobs.
You’re experiencing signs of professional burnout. This can look like lack of motivation and/or interest in your role, self-imposed isolation from work colleagues, experiencing anxiety Sunday evenings or Monday mornings, poor work productivity, and sleeping issues.
You don’t see a path forward in your current role. This usually comes up when people don’t feel like they necessarily need to leave because their job is awful, but feel somewhat “stuck” at their job. If you feel like you’ve halted growth in your role and there’s no path upwards at your current job, that’s a clear sign that it’s time to find something else.
You don’t feel supported by your supervisor(s). Lack of support in a professional setting by managerial staff generally indicates that there is a lack of value in and appreciation for employees. Over time, lack of support from your superiors can erode trust and lead to resentment. Poor connection with management is typically one of the leading contributors to professional burnout.
Your work/life balance is not good. If you find yourself frequently having trouble drawing the line between the end of your workday and the beginning of your free time, then it’s time to find a job that encourages you to draw this line on a consistent basis.
If you see one or more of the above signs in your professional life, consider looking into new opportunities. Remember that you spend 40 hours per week at your job, so it’s important to make sure that your job is meaningful to you and a positive force for your overall mental wellness.
