Alexandra Savina
At the end of the week, we tend to think outside of work., but about the upcoming vacation. Still, the weekend is the best time to understand whether what you do suits you, whether you are happy with your position and position. If you feel like the weekend is the only time you feel happy, it might be time to ask yourself an unpleasant question. Here are the signs that indicate that you should consider changing jobs.
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You are unhappy at work
Sometimes we all count the minutes until the end of the day - this is normal until it becomes a regular practice. According to a survey by Crunch Accounting, 46% of Britons surveyed consider the habit of eagerly staring at the clock in anticipation of the end of the day as one of the clear signs that it is time to change jobs. Of course, weekdays are rarely like a daily holiday - but if you can't remember the last time you felt joy or satisfaction from what you are doing, this is a reason to think. If you realize that you are spending more and more time on social networks instead of working, if you are bored, if you do not already know what attracted you in your current position, or it seems to you that you have reached the ceiling and work responsibilities are brought to automaticity - it's time to figure out what's going on. It will probably be enough to talk to your manager about expanding your responsibilities, promoting, or additional training. If that doesn't work, it might be time for more drastic measures.
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Your skills don't come in handy for your job
Sometimes we are forced to accept a position that does not allow us to reveal all our skills and abilities - for example, in order to be able to grow and develop in a promising company and eventually get a dream job. But if you feel that the situation has dragged on and you are clearly not using your full potential, it is worth considering changes.
Coach Katie Caprino warns of another danger associated with your work skills: “Often people don't understand that the skills you have and the skills and abilities you enjoy using every day are not the same, - she says. “What we do well with is not necessarily what we enjoy doing. If your job requires you to do something that is difficult or uncomfortable for you, you will feel unhappy and empty every day.”
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You think with horror about work on Sunday
In English, there is the phrase "Sunday night blues" - a sad mood that grips on Sunday evenings when you realize that tomorrow you have to go back to work or school. This feeling is familiar to everyone: no matter how beautiful and beloved your job is, going back to it after a two-week vacation is difficult - simply because rest is always better than work. If you feel from time to time that you do not want to go to the office, for example, because you have a difficult week ahead of you, that's okay. But if on Sunday at the very thought of work you are overcome with panic and horror, it may be worth taking the day off to update your resume. Burnout specialist Ben Fanning believes that if you think the weekend is the only time you finally free yourself from a heavy duty, it could be a sign of burnout.
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You don't get along with your boss or coworkers
Probably the most obvious item on the list, which, however, is not always given due attention. We all know that working in a company with nice people is easier, but we don’t think about the fact that the environment can influence the results of our work. Of course, there are different situations: if one of your colleagues is unpleasant to you, but you do not have common projects, you can always keep communication to a minimum. But if you understand that that day you cannot concentrate on tasks due to the fact that your boss is constantly yelling at you, you have tried everything, but being next to him is still unbearable, it makes sense to look for new vacancies.
5
Your achievements are not appreciated
Unfortunately, this happens quite often: you work on the result for a long time, but it is perceived as something that goes without saying. It's great if the company has a transparent employee assessment system, thanks to which you can understand what the management thinks of you - but this is not always the case. Perhaps your company simply does not have a clear and well-established feedback system, although in fact the manager understands how much you are investing in the work. But if from time to time it seems to you that your efforts are not appreciated, think about whether you need it at all.
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You've lost your motivation
Most likely, you yourself understand that you have lost motivation: if you spend more and more time not on work, but on conversations with colleagues and social networks, if you need to literally force yourself to do work, and when you still succeed, you don't care, what will be the result - you do exactly as much as is required so that you are not accused of messing around. Many are ready to put up with this state of affairs for the sake of a stable job and a salary, but at work we spend eight hours a day - it's great at the same time to enjoy the process.
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You don't feel like you are developing
Here you need to make a reservation: not everyone cares about career growth, someone has a fairly stable job with clearly defined responsibilities and conditions - especially if it is a favorite job. Everyone else usually sees the current position as an opportunity to learn something new, hone their skills, and move on over time. If you feel that you have brought all the work processes to automatism, do not learn anything new and do the same thing every day, it is worth talking to your boss - he may not fully understand what is happening to you and therefore may not offer new tasks. But if you are sure that nothing else is foreseen in your work and you have reached the maximum, it is time to think about new options.
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Your values are not aligned with the values of the company
Situations when an employee and a company simply do not fit together are quite common: for example, someone who is used to working in a small company will find it difficult in a large company where responsibilities are strictly regulated and you need to get used to bureaucracy. The culture of the company may not suit you: if it is customary to sit up in the office on weekends, and you are used to spending them with your family, there is nothing strange about this. Likewise, the values and beliefs of management may not suit you: “You feel that you disagree on how the firm should function from a moral point of view; you notice cultural differences, you have different work ethics, and so on,”says Lynn Taylor, coach and culture specialist. If you are uncomfortable working in a certain environment, this is a good reason to disperse.
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Work interferes with your health or your relationship with your family
If you, like many, think that work is only a part of life, it is important to notice in time that it takes too much energy. If you can't manage to maintain a balance between work and personal life, if due to urgent tasks or overwork you have repeatedly postponed meeting with your parents or friends, if you have to give up sports and other important hobbies for you in order to devote work yourself - think if it's worth it. The same question is worth asking yourself if the stressful atmosphere of the office is undermining your health, both physically and mentally. Even the WHO has warned of the dangers of stressful office environments.
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