Fire Your Boss: 3 Signs That it’s Time to Quit Your Job
It is essential to put 100 percent effort into everything you do. But it is also equally important to know when to stop and walk away. At some point, you may lose the excitement that you would get when you walk into the office or start a new project. At other times, it may seem like your boss is hell-bent on making your working life miserable. But when do such situations become an undeniable reason to leave or change your career?
Many workers worldwide begin to show dissatisfaction with their work and itch to move several months before handing over their notice. During this period, their excitement, loyalty, and engagement drop until they finally choose to leave.
But how do you tell that what you are feeling is not just workplace frustration but the cue to firing your boss and walking away? Here are some of the signs that may be pointing to the exit sign.
When Work is Not Challenging Enough
For many people, the amount of work they handle is never a problem, provided the assignment is interesting enough. If the work you are handling is too easy or does not provide you with enough growth opportunities, you should consider exiting your organization.
Before you can hand in your notice, you should try to figure out the last time you did something new at work. If you have been doing the same thing repeatedly without a change, your job does not benefit your spirit or even career.
Your work needs to be rewarding for you to achieve a sense of accomplishment. If there is no sense of momentum in the projects you tackle, you may lose your creativity, productivity, or engagement. As a result, it can further become a barrier to achieving your goals.
When you Do not Receive Support from the Manager
A lousy manager at work can make your life more miserable than having an unhealthy relationship with your coworkers. According to a Gallup study on more than 7000 adults in the U.S, about half have left their jobs to escape from bad managers.
Great managers should empower their employees and help them achieve more without resorting to rewards and punishments. They should guide and support you rather than just giving out tasks and instructions.
If your boss does not handle you with respect and only resorts to lecturing you or giving you instructions that do not add value, then you should consider making a career switch.
When there is no Chance for Growth
Apart from working for a paycheck, it would be best to improve yourself for a better role or career. If the role you are holding does not help you develop or advance in your career, it is high time that you consider finding greener pastures elsewhere.
You may consider moving to a different company or starting your own business. For example, if you are in the shipping industry, you can start your own business and get clients by placing a bid on shipments online. When you run your own business, your growth potential is not limited.
Summing Up
If you can resonate with any of the above signs, then it is time for you to change your job. The main question is, will you take that next step? Your move should be strategic and only done after securing a job offer. Moreover, it would be best if you left gracefully without burning your old bridges as you never know when you may need their help in the near future.
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