Have you been wondering if it’s time to find a new job or maybe even look at a new career?
For most of us it’s a difficult and even scary thing to consider. It sure would be easier if we could be 100% sure wouldn’t it?
While I can’t promise you that, I do have some questions that may help you get closer to an answer. For each, consider Yes or No (no maybes!).
- Do you have energy as you go to work most days?
- Do you like most of your coworkers and feel accepted for who you are?
- Could you see yourself in this role for one year or more?
- Are you learning and continuing to gain skills and experience that will serve you in the long term?
- Do you find the work personally satisfying?
- Are the goals of your employer aligned with your values?
- Do you have a good working relationship with your direct supervisor?
- Is it a positive work environment?
- Do you see a next step for you to advance within the organization?
If you answered “NO” to 4 or more of the questions above, it’s definitely time to start exploring your options. Even one of these factors – depending on its impact on you (like a miserable relationship with your boss) can create a bad situation.
The fact is that if you’re in an environment where there’s no room to grow, or you don’t like your co-workers, or you’re doing work that’s soul-sucking – even if everything else is “okay,” – you may be putting your career at risk.
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