Should You Quit Your Job? Take this Assessment to Know if You’re Making the Right Choice.

Is it Time to Quit Your Job? Work from home, or anywhere in the world? Live the Life You Want? Get Freedom and Security Beyond the 9 to 5 Lifestyle?

·      Are you earning the income you want doing the work you love?

·      Are you earning all the money you want doing work you love?

·      Are you dissatisfied with the work you do?

·      Do you believe that you can’t make the kind of money you want doing the work you love?

·      Are you constantly stressed about work?

·      Do you feel as though you don’t fit in at the office?

·      Have you experienced verbal abuse on the job?

Unless you’re blessed with a trust fund to pay your bills, it’s essential to devise a way for the work you love to provide an abundant income. Do what we suggest, and you’ll quickly find the happiness, freedom, income and security that you’ve always been looking for but have never quite achieved.

42 Reasons Why You Should Consider Quitting Your Job and Turn Your Skills into a Money Machine. What is the best way to do that?

Decide if you're ready to move on from your current income vehicle and select another one. In fact, according to most of the experts, these are numerous signs that it’s time to leave your job.

If you’re like most people, you spend more of your valuable waking hours at work than you do anywhere else. It’s critical that you spend your time at the right company, pursuing the right opportunity.

Bad management does not discriminate based on salary or job title. A Fortune 500 executive team can experience more dissatisfaction and turnover than the baristas at a local coffee shop. The more demanding your job is and the less control you have over what you do, the more likely you are to suffer. A study by the American Psychological Association found that people whose work meets both these criteria (demanding job and less control) are more likely to experience exhaustion, poor sleep, anxiety, and depression.

Staying in a bad job for too long can be very harmful to your career. If you’ve tried everything you can think of to make things better and haven’t seen any substantial changes, it may be time to move on.

Choosing to leave a job can be a gut-wrenching decision. You need to know that you’re making the right choice. The good news is there are some obvious signs that—if you experience enough of them—suggest it's time to move on.

Here is an assessment that you should leave your job. Simple answer “YES” or “NO” as you read these reasons for quitting a job.

Reason 1: You lack passion "Yes or No"?

You’re not waking up most mornings with a feeling of excitement towards your job. That feeling you had when you first started working there--thinking about all the possibilities and contributions ahead with a sense of glee—is gone.

Reason 2: You're miserable every morning. "Yes or No"?

Quite simply, you dread going into work, Sutton Fell says.

Reason 3: Your company is sinking. "Yes or No"?

There's no need to go down with this ship. Put on your life preserver and get in the water.

Reason 4: You really dislike the people you work with and/or your boss. "Yes or No"?

You can try to work out the problems you’re having with colleagues or your manager—but know that sometimes they’re not fixable.

Reason 5: You're consistently stressed, negative, and/or unhappy at work. "Yes or No"?

If you get anxious or unhappy just thinking about work, that’s a good sign that it’s time to move on.

Reason 6: Your work-related stress is affecting your physical health. "Yes or No"?

The work, people, or culture is unhealthy, and it has a negative impact on you physically and mentally.

Reason 7: You don't fit in with the corporate culture and/or you don't believe in the company anymore. "Yes or No"?

You feel that there are ethical or moral differences in how the company and you believe the firm should operate; cultural differences; work ethic clashes, and so on. Whatever the issue, you're morally misaligned with your employer, and it's an uncomfortable workplace setting.

Reason 8: Your work performance is suffering. "Yes or No"?

If you’re no longer productive at work, even though you’re capable of performing the task(s), you might want to start looking for new work.

Reason 9: You no longer have good work-life balance. "Yes or No"?

When you find that you’re spending less time with your family because of work, or you cannot commit the necessary time to your job, you should consider looking elsewhere.

Reason 10: Your skills are not being tapped. "Yes or No"?

Management doesn't acknowledge that you have more to offer than what you've been contributing for a significant amount of time, you've been passed over for promotion, or attempts to take on more challenging assignments have failed. No one has said anything; however, you are no longer getting the plum assignments, you are no longer asked to attend key meetings, or your proposals are met with silence or denial. These are signs that you should be looking for a new opportunity.

Reason 11: Your job duties have changed/increased, but the pay hasn’t. "Yes or No"?

When downsizing has moved your team into double time, but certainly nowhere near double compensation, it may be time to move on. That’s especially true if the company is performing well, but it’s not reflected in your salary or other rewards.

Reason 12: Your ideas are not being heard. "Yes or No"?

If your ideas are no longer heard or valued; you can't seem to get time with the ‘powers that be’; or you cannot get approvals or acknowledgment for magnificent work, think about finding a new job.

Reason 13: You're bored and stagnating at your job. "Yes or No"?

If you're not growing or learning anything new, it might be time to leave. When you’ve outgrown the position and there is no opportunity for advancement--or you seem to work the same job day in, day out without any opportunity for growth, even though you crave more--it’s time to get out.

Reason 14: You are experiencing verbal abuse, sexual harassment, or are aware of any type of other illegal behavior. "Yes or No"?

If you're the victim of bullying, sexual harassment or other egregious behavior, you should certainly keep an eye out for other positions, regardless of what corrective measures you're taking.

Reason 15: You’ve hit a professional plateau. "Yes or No"?

If you feel like you're not growing, then it may be time to resign. It's important that your job helps you learn new skills and advance your career. If you're feeling bored every day at the office, this is a bad sign.

Reason 16: Your goals have been derailed. "Yes or No"?

One usually takes a job because it will help them achieve their career goals. If that’s no longer the case, you need to get back on track. Is this job helping you reach your longer-term career goals or have you gone completely off your path? Has your job completely changed from the original description that you first agreed to when you were hired? Is it time to make a move to climb the ladder the way you want? If you can't see this position as a stepping stone to where you want to go, it's time to move on.

Reason 17: The company culture isn’t a fit. "Yes or No"?

While your role and responsibilities will have a major impact on your happiness, consider company culture as well. Perhaps your job requires you to wake up early in the morning every day, but you'd much rather have a job that allows for flexible hours and the option to work at home.

Reason 18: Your job is making you sick. "Yes or No"?

If you are getting sick, excessively stressed out, suffering from problems in your social/personal life and having a challenging time ‘shutting off’ from work even when you're on vacation or during the weekends, it's a clear sign something needs to change. “

Reason 19: You have a troubled relationship with your boss. "Yes or No"?

You may not be best friends with your boss, and you don’t need to be. But you at least need to have a good working relationship. 

Reason 20: Nightmares about work. "Yes or No"?

There’s nothing worse than dreaming about work. It’s like spending hours at the office--without getting paid. The worst part is that employment nightmares can throw off your work-life balance, making you feel as if you have not had a healthy amount of time away from the office. Sometimes the dreams are so realistic, you wake up feeling like you’ve worked a 24-hour shift. These reflections of your subconscious might be sending you a message: Find a new job!

Reason 21: Boredom/predictability. "Yes or No"?

When the minutes feel like hours, it’s time to move on. Boredom is a “gateway problem” to a host of ugly things. While the feeling might appear harmless, sustained periods of boredom can lead to a plethora of psychological and physical issues, including anxiety and depression. If you know everything your coworkers will do--before they do it--it’s time to go.

Reason 22: Try, try, try. "Yes or No"?

If you have spent the past year employing all the tactics you’ve read on career advice blogs and in employment books but keep winding up back in the same dark place, it’s time to find a new job.

Reason 23: Your Gut. "Yes or No"?

 Oftentimes, our minds and hearts will know the answer to a question. But rather than accept that, we ask anyone who will listen. And while these folks will do their best to deliver solid answers, the answer to seek new employment lies within. Ignore your instinct at your own peril. If a little voice keeps telling you to move on, you should listen up.

Reason 24: Management issues. "Yes or No"?

If the people running the show appear confused, odds are, they are confused--and that doesn’t bode well for employees. Personnel can change, but company culture is much less likely to evolve quickly. Working in chaos is a major stressor, one that often outweighs a job’s perks. If your company doesn’t have their stuff together, you need to get your stuff together and leave.

Reason 25: Misaligned values. "Yes or No"?

The ideal work scenario has you working for, and alongside, people who share a similar core value system with you. If the head honchos have different philosophical beliefs than you (i.e., let’s not recycle paper or let’s stay two hours late every night), the organization might not be a good fit for you.

Reason 26: Work is work. Not fun.  "Yes or No"?

Every job should come with some fun. If the good times have been completely drained from your 9-to-5, you need to move on. Even employees conducting the most macabre jobs can share some laughs.

Reason 27: Life change. "Yes or No"?

As you collect your regular paychecks, life changes around you. Regularly evaluate your priorities. If you are planning to start a family or considering a cross-country move, it might be time to analyze how your current job stacks up against your new needs and wants. There’s no shame in changing, but it is a shame to not recognize that a change is needed.

Reason 28: Checked out. "Yes or No"?

Helplessness and hopelessness have no place in positive lives. If work has made you question your own worth or value as an employee, you need to spruce up that resume.

Reason 29: Change in appearance. "Yes or No"?

From weight gain or loss to bags under the eyes, if you've thrown in the towel with regards to your looks, or you find yourself either unable to eat or using food to pacify your angst, it may be time to punch up that resume. Appearance and confidence go together. Take a long look in the mirror and ask yourself if you like what you see.

Reason 30: Lack of sleep. "Yes or No"?

Bad dreams are one thing, but insomnia brought on by the dread you feel waiting for the alarm clock to sound, is another. If you manage to catch a few winks, and they are restless and disturbed, take a hard look at your lifestyle. Is it the foods you are eating? A lack of exercise? Or is it your job?

Reason 31: Complaining about work. "Yes or No"?

Some people just can't leave their troubles at the office. They are defined by their jobs. If you suddenly find yourself consumed by work and unable to shake the negative attitude you have toward it, you may be heading down a dead-end path.

Reason 32: Job-search addiction. "Yes or No"?

 You start by checking once a day, then twice a day, before you know it, you're practically living on job boards. The worst part is, you’re considering jobs that are unrelated to your skill set and pay substantially less than what your skills are worth.

Reason 33: Internet-search balance shift. "Yes or No"?

Sure, most of us surf the Web at some point during our workday. But if you find that you are spending more and more time Web window shopping or treating fantasy football like it was reality football, you might as well start clearing out your desk.

Reason 34: Your boss is cruel. "Yes or No"?

Yelling. Manipulative games. Arrogance. If dealing with your boss is a royal pain and your company does not have the proper communication channels set up for you to address the issue, it might be time to move on. A bad boss might be tolerable, but a sadistic boss is unacceptable.

Reason 35: Your company doesn’t foster employee growth. "Yes or No"?

Self-motivation is exhausting. It’s a big plus to have your employer in your corner, helping you learn and grow as an employee. From tuition reimbursement to management mentoring programs, if your employer is not invested in you, you can’t expect to grow.

Reason 36: The company is circling the drain. "Yes or No"?

A recent study showed that 71 percent of small businesses close their doors by their tenth year in operation. If you’re worried about your company’s health, there’s a good chance you’re right. If you suspect that the business is in trouble, it may be time to leave. If you wait until the company closes, you’ll be in the job market competing against your former co-workers.

Reason 37: There’s no room for advancement. "Yes or No"?

It’s easy to get stuck in a job and, if you love what you’re doing, getting stuck can be comfortable. However, it’s important to remember that every job should enhance your skills and add to your value as an employee. If you’re not learning anything new and are just puttering around doing the same old thing while people around you get promotions and plum assignments, it’s time to look elsewhere.

Reason 38: You’re out of the loop. "Yes or No"?

Does it seem like you’re always the last one to hear about what’s going on at work? If you’re left out of meetings, rarely get face time with upper management, and have never even heard of the big project everyone else is so excited about, that could mean that your bosses just see you as a body filling a desk, rather than as a valuable contributor. That’s sad news for your career and may mean it’s time to leave.

Reason 39: You know more than your boss. "Yes or No"?

It’s frustrating to work for someone you believe to be less skilled or knowledgeable than you are, but the real issue is deeper than that. If you can’t trust your company’s leadership to make good decisions and steer the ship in the right direction, you’ll be living in a constant state of anxiety. And, if you’re right that your bosses don’t know what they’re doing, you could find yourself out of a job when the company goes under.

Reason 40: You have a bad boss who isn’t going anywhere. "Yes or No"?

Bosses come and go, which is why conventional wisdom says that it’s best to just wait a bad boss out. But that’s not always the right move. If you have a bad boss who’s well-liked by upper management, it may be time to leave. In addition to making you miserable every day, a two-faced manager who’s loved by the higher ups can wreak havoc on your career by taking credit for your work, bad-mouthing you to others, and blaming you for things that go wrong.

Reason 41: You dread going to work. "Yes or No"?

We all get a case of the Mondays from time to time, but if even thinking about your job fills you with dread, it’s probably time to leave. Don’t keep telling yourself you’re having a bad week if what you really have is a job that’s a bad fit.

Reason 42:  Your personal life is suffering. "Yes or No"?

Whether you work too many hours, or you’re stressed and miserable when you come home, it’s time to leave when your job starts affecting your personal life.

SOLUTIONS FOR LEAVING YOUR JOB

Once you realize it might be time to leave your job,

·      Set Goals: You’ll first want to set goals for yourself detailing what you are looking for in terms of responsibilities, company culture, compensation, and benefits. Create timelines for yourself of finding another opportunity and making your exit.”

·      Consider your options. Can you quit and then find a new job, or do you need to job search while you’re still holding down your current one? 

·      Then consider what a ‘better’ or ‘ideal’ job would look like, and what factors are important in your next job. Also, ask yourself whether you want to stay in your current field or if you’re interested in exploring a career change.

·      Create a game plan for yourself. Come up with two to-do lists: one focused on how you can best leave your job, including things like officially giving notice, how much time you’ll continue working (two-weeks is standard), who else you need to tell and when (make sure you tell your immediate supervisor before they have a chance to hear it through the grapevine), whether you want to offer transitional help in training your replacement, and whether you’ll want to be accessible at all after you’re gone for lingering questions. The second list should be focused on what you need to do to find your next – and better – job,” she says.

·      Pros and Cons of leaving your job. Before you jump ship, you should write down the pros and cons of leaving your job, so you can get a broader perspective. Examine what's right with your current position, instead of focusing on the wrongs. Ensure that you’ve confronted problems directly and uncovered every possible communications avenue, with everyone involved; prepare a ‘solutions’ document to consider all the steps that could improve your current job; and take a hard look at the risks involved with leaving.

·      Clear Decision. Don't let emotions get in the way of your critical decision; look at it from a business perspective, she says. “Is there a compelling financial, career-building or emotional return on investment for such a move? If so, don't let inertia hurt your chances of career fulfillment.

·      Have options. If you decide that leaving your job is the right decision, have options ready. It’s always better to at least have offers on the table before you leave. You’ll not only enhance your financial standing, but hiring managers prefer to hire someone who is employed.

·      Never burning bridges. Remember the golden rule of never burning bridges. In today’s world, the business community is well connected, and people talk with each other, seeking recommendations before hiring people. Make a point to always be professional and do your part; take the high road in every situation.

* Start your own business. This is something you should consider when you have completed the assessment. You will know your reasons why you should join the "Winner's Circle."

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