When To Find Another JOB!
Ever been tempted to leave a new job OR even your current one? How do you know it IS time? What are the 'do's and dont's'about all of the above? Is it time to GO or time to stay? Here are some tips about all of the above!
Many times we all get in a work situation or job environment that leaves us frustrated wondering why we're 'there'? Are you in one of those and if so how do you make the RIGHT decision for change? The demands in the public workplace can seem overwhelming to most-somedays you find yourself doing 'more' than you feel is 'fair'. Then it can become longer hours-especially if you are on a straight salary job. You get to work earlier to get 'more done'-only to find more piled up and more to do! Sometimes you find yourself-skipping lunch breaks just to finish up a project and/or taking work home.
The job market has changed in the past 2-5 years. The demands are higher, expections for work performance becomes a challenge and can leave you tired and feeling unappreciated. The pay increase never seems to come or a new chance for promotion seems to pass you by.
Sometimes it leaves you wondering if you should just leave a job-give up and walk away?
There's many factors in making a job change-one being are you running away from a JOB or a PERSON (meaning an individual*)? Sometimes there is a boss of co-worker who seems intent to make your day 'miserable' or at least that is how YOU perceive their behavior. IF you are in this situation--stop before running out the door. Remember only YOU are responsible for how you react TO this 'person(s) behavior-or what they say or do. Maybe they see something within YOU that they 'envy'-petty jealousies are ABOUND in a work environment working especially among females! Men get 'competitive'-they 'see' this for what it IS--and try to outdo their associates by working harder!
My point to all this is--never leave a job because OF a person(s)! ESPECIALLY if you are new there--and just starting the job! Some people will test you-just to see 'how you react'. Don't give them the pleasure of seeing you upset or getting angry. Remember - do NOT ever empower anyone elses' actions by responding back in anger! Walk away--excuse yourself-take a deep breath--but do not give away YOUR personal power to anyone for any reason! YES-there IS a time to 'confront' people who are constantly irritating and are constantly whining. WHEN to do it is up to you-but always take the person on 1 on 1- in PRIVATE and be prepared to not attack-but to defend what YOU do. Stay focused, calm and let them know how you 'feel'--about what they do. If the attacks continue-state to them that you'll gladly talk with them again WITH Management present. If it involves a Manager--make an appointment to sit down with them--and also do the same above--be honest with them! Let them know you appreciate your job--but are open to suggestions anytime about doing it and that you are open to private criticism but do not appreciate open attacks-especially in front of others!
Never allow anyone to intimiate you-sometimes intimidation is really insecurity on the other persons part of what THEY do or pressures they have-especially Managers. Remind yourself-they are also 'critiqued' daily on their perfomance, get over-stressed and CAN take it out on co-workers!
Find new ways to start your day BEFORE entering the workplace! Start your day in meditation-stick positive affirmations up on your fridge, your mirror-anyplace you will see them daily! Start keeping a journal of your days-and what you observe thoughout your day-a journal IS good therapy for you! Try to KEEP lunch breaks--(if on hourly pay*)-and get away from the office to a park for lunch or someplace quiet and peaceful! Do lunch with an old friend once a week-and vent to your friend! Most of all don't forget LAUGHTER! Relax when you get home with a warm sudsy bath, prepare a hot meal and find something humorous to share with your partner!! If you're single-put in your FAVORITE comedy-and just relax!
When is the RIGHT time to leave a job?? When you feel you've done the BEST you can do, are NOT running away from a 'person', and feel you've reached the 'top' that you can go to--or feel you're being passed by when offers for promotion pass you by after 2-3 times. In other words--know you're ready-that you've fulfilled your work obligations-and NEED a new challenge. You feel there is MORE for you to do-and you are hungry for it! This IS the right timing to know it's time to part company with your old job and be ready for the NEXT ONE! Start looking for the job that will bring you JOY and a new challenge.
Let potential employers KNOW you want more, can become more--and are READY!!!