People resign from their jobs for a variety of reasons. Some people simply can't stand their existing jobs. Others are dealing with major life changes, such as the birth of a child. But how can you be sure when it's time to leave your job?
The final decision is yours to make. You must determine what is best for you and your health. However, there are a few indicators that it's time to start looking for new work.
You despise going to work every day.
Maybe it's because of the long commute. Maybe it's the irritating coworker who won't stop yapping about his kids in the cubicle next to you. Perhaps it's something more abstract, such as a sense of not living up to your full potential. Whatever the cause, that sense of dread and animosity can have a significant negative influence on your performance.
Your health is deteriorating.
How long has it been since you had a good night's sleep? Have you checked your blood pressure lately? Have you taken stock of your mood on a daily basis? It's possible that your job is making you sick more frequently or making you anxious or depressed all of the time. Stress isn't like a light switch that you can turn on and off. It lingers in your mind and can spread to other areas of your life. Workplace stress can wreak havoc on your relationships and make it difficult to unwind in your spare time.
Other folks are also quitting.
There is no reason for a high turnover rate in any organization. If your workplace is regularly hiring new individuals to replace those who leave or are fired, this is a major warning flag. A high turnover rate indicates that the business is unconcerned about its employees and considers them disposable. You don't want to work for someone like that.
Your boss is someone you despise
There's nothing wrong with feeling intimidated by folks who are higher up the food chain than you. Supervisors, on the other hand, are there to lead and support their teams, not to oppress and terrorize them. Consider the last time you had to speak with your supervisor about a serious matter. How did you feel at the time? Just a little jittery? Or are you scared? Or maybe even irritated?
You aren't growing or learning.
Not every job we have will be our ideal one. We all need something to pay the bills now and again. However, every work should allow you to progress in some way. Employees who are bored are disengaged. Stagnation is boring. There should always be new talents to master and prospects for promotion, whether you're a big-time investment broker or flipping burgers at the local greasy spoon. If there aren't any, it might be time to look for something else to do.
What is the best way for me to leave my job?
Here are some best practices to keep in mind if you've decided it's time to seek greener pastures:
Find out what you actually want to do by doing some soul searching.
Maybe a few years at a corporate office taught you that it's not for you. Perhaps you want a career that is less taxing on your body than landscaping or construction. Do some study on anything you're looking for, or even if you don't know what you're looking for. Determine what you require from your new employment, what you would like, and what you would not tolerate.
Before you resign, make a game plan.
Unless you have no choice, don't leave without a strategy, no matter how much you despise your job. Make sure your finances are in order and that you have a support structure in place in case you find yourself between jobs. Having a job offer waiting for you when you leave will provide you a sense of security and will make it easier to justify your decision to your boss.
Even if you despise your job, try to leave on good terms.
When it's time to submit your resignation, speak with your boss in person if possible, or over the phone if necessary. Write a letter of resignation for their records, but inform them you're leaving in person. Give at least two weeks' notice, or as long as your contract requires. Keep your responses nice but succinct. No matter how horrible your employment was, you don't want to burn bridges. Someone may need to write you a letter of recommendation at some point.
It's important to remember that it's okay to let folks down on occasion.
If your boss becomes irritable or hostile during your two weeks on the job, keep in mind that it isn't your fault. You, not them, are the director of your life story, and you have the right to quit your work. They might offer you a pay boost as an incentive to stay, but consider this: why didn't they offer to take better care of you before you told them you were leaving? Is it really worth it to stay to keep your boss pleased if they treat you like that?
There are resources available to assist you in locating your ideal employment. If you're still stuck, consider hiring a career or life coach. Consider researching the work cultures of the products and services you enjoy using, reading reviews, or even looking for temporary job.
Hi there. Your reasons and your ways are a true life one. By the way, I haven't resigned on my job and actually I have no plans in resigning. ☺️
But I have this close friend, she's been stressed out with the work we have and wanted to resign. She's been getting unproductive with certain reasons. It is really okay to quit when you feel that everything is getting compromised and not getting well. I let her think many times to make sure that she will not get any regrets. And she did resign. But good thing, as I can see her in social media I can say that she is happy with her new company.