Is it Time to Leave Your Job? Or Just a Bad Day at the Office

We've all had our bad days at the office. Maybe even a bad week or two.

Right?

So what happens like my good friend when you’ve had a bad five years and you have still not managed to take the plunge and leave? If you genuinely cannot even remember the last good day you've had at work this could be a sign that your problems are in it for the long run and you need to take control and do something about it.

Most of us spend the majority of our days at work, how many co-workers have you known in your professional career that then become our friends — or enemies — and how we feel about what we do for a living ultimately affects how we feel about our accomplishments in life inside and outside of work. If you are in a role you hate it really effects not only your own inner health and well-being but also you’re colleagues, your friends and more importantly your family.

How do you Know When to take that Leap of Faith and get a New Role?

If you have been imagining for some time of leaping to pastures new, how do you know when the right time to leap is? One thing not to do is to simply quit and go jump ship if a couple of issues occur for a short period, but if they continue for months, it may be time to start the process of finding something more suitable.

Know the Signs When in this Situation….

You're bored all the time

When work starts to feel too much like hard work and you feel like you're a machine, stuck in a rat race then the job might not be for you. Although boredom is a very standard feeling, prolonged feelings of boredom while at work could lead to psychological and physical issues, such as anxiety and depression. Remember your health and family is your priority.

If you're spending most of your workday on the internet shopping or playing games, it's time to make better use of your time somewhere else. You are simply put not in the right frame of mind to be in the role anymore. You owe it to yourself and employer to fit something more worthy of your time.

Your skills aren't being seriously considered (AT ALL)....

Are you feeling somewhat under challenged and in a bit of a ground hog day moment every day? We all know that sometimes you have to take whatever you can get, stick it out for a while and, hopefully, prove to your boss that you're capable of managing more responsibilities. If you ever feel you are stuck in a rut and under challenged then first speak to your immediate manager about this over a coffee however, if you've been doing this for a while and you're still stuck in a position that doesn't allow you to be challenged or using your core skills, then it's time to start considering other options for yourself long-term career. 

You don't Envy your Managers Role at all!

If you can't see yourself doing anything remotely close to what your immediate Manager or Team Leader does every day, then why try to eventually get there? Try and do something that you feel really passionate about if you can. If it doesn't keep you motivated, then it's not your passion. This will become a cycle — if you're not doing what you love, then you'll never know what your true potential is and that is not a great position to be in.

You've got the Manager from Hell also Known As the Corporate Psychopath!

This is a tough one as it actually affects other important aspects of your life, such as marital relations and other intimate relationships. Don’t let it affect your mind well-being or physical health. You are worth far more than dealing with a Manager from hells approach or attitude each day. Life is too short! If you've got one that's pushy, overbearing and plays manipulative games with you, it's time to get a role where you are valued and respected more. My advice would be to get a job and leave with a notice period and smile.

You don't like the Culture of the Business

The people who make the senior leadership team have a huge influence on the culture of your workplace, so if you don't like the management team's style, then you most likely won't enjoy the culture or role of your job.

Your Company isn't Invested in You

When your company supports you and you know it, it makes a huge difference in the way you approach work and life. You'll feel compelled to give back to them. This is a healthy work relationship because trust and responsibility are involved. In true contrast, when your company isn't invested in you, then there's no room for fostering growth. They won't care that you've been working hard for a promotion or that raise you desperately need.

Your Appearance has Dramatically Changed — and it's not for the Good

Take a look at yourself in the mirror. If your job has taken a massive toll on you and it doesn't look good, it's time to reconsider some serious things. When you feel good or proud about something, you'll try to make yourself look your best — appearance and confidence are directly related. So if you're experiencing significant weight gain or loss, heavier bags under the eyes, anxiety or lack of sleep and stress, or if you've simply stopped caring about your appearance, it's obvious your job has taken a very negative turn in your life. You need to find something else more suitable for you and start investing back in yourself again. Join a gym as it is well known that people who are healthy and active you are less likely to get depressed.

You're becoming an Emotional Wreck

So you’re at work and something happens and next thing you know you are constantly hiding in the bathroom alone crying to avoid people or situations. If you're getting upset by every little thing that's happening at work, then the fit isn't for you.

The Company is Clearly Closing Down…..

Yes, you don't want to leave a company you love during hard times, but if you're already experiencing a couple of signs on this list and the company is closing down or not in a great financial state then it is time to start considering your options. Remember you actually might be part of the next phase of redundancies.

You Just KNOW....

If you've been talking about it for some time and you know it's the right thing to do, but you're scared of the unknown, it's time to listen to that little voice. It might be a little hard at first, but at least you're opening yourself up for bigger and better things in the future.

You spend most of your time sharing that carpet with your work colleagues. If you are not happy it is time to say I quit and go and find yourself something you truly enjoy. Life is too short. Be happy, stay healthy and keep smiling.

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Good Luck!