Is It Time to Move On? Top 5 Reasons to Move On Today.

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Are you thinking about leaving your job? Are you unhappy at work or feeling unfulfilled?  Many times in my career I've found myself unsatisfied with the role or it's just time to move on to a new challenge. 

Changing jobs can be stressful and scary. You don't know how you'll fit in, or if it will work out. Knowing when to move on can be a challenge. Sometimes you know you need to move on to your next adventure and sometimes you aren't quite sure.

Here are the top 5 reasons to quit your job

You already have a new job

This one is simple. You've already been looking for a job for a while, or you've kept your options open and something came along that you just had to explore. If you have already found a new job, you're excited about it, your skills and strengths are a good match and you think you'll be happier, then you take it. You quit your current job and you take the new job. In the long run you will regret it if you don't take the chance on the new role and you can't go back in time to fix the things you wish you would have done.

You hate your job

Sometimes you are in a job that you just can't stand. There can be a myriad of reasons for that. Maybe it's not a good fit for your skills and strengths, your boss doesn't do a good job of leading you and your peers, you can't stand the people you work with. These are just some of the reasons you might hate your job, but what's important to understand is that once you've reached a level where you hate your job, it's likely that your heart will no longer be in your work. There's a high likelihood that you could become actively disengaged. At this point, you'll be dragging down, your team, your department or your entire organization. You're certainly dragging down your own emotional health at this stage. Make the right decision for yourself, others and the company and quit. Move on to the next part of your career that you can be excited about. 

Schedule and Location Flexibility

For many, the amount of money you earn is less important than the flexibility your role provides. In fact, with the recent move to remote work around the world, many people have found that they prefer to stay remote and will find a new job if they end up being asked to return to the office. For other folks they may have obligations that would work better with a role that has different scheduling options. Or maybe your company expects you to work a lot of overtime and it's having a negative impact on your personal life. All of these are excellent reasons to reevaluate your current job and look for something that meets you where you want your lifestyle to be. Start looking for your new role and start preparing to quit.

Relocation

I have a friend who has a family member that has to relocate. They are struggling with the cold weather in the northern part of the country and the family doctor has recommended they relocate to a warmer climate. My friend went to their boss and told them the situation and got permission to relocate and work remote. That doesn't happen in every situation and sometimes the need to relocate is less out of necessity and more out of desire. If you find that you are unhappy where you live currently and you cannot work out a way to make your position remote, then it's time to start looking for a new job and quit your current job.

You just know

There have been times in my life when my gut has told me it was time to quit my job. I knew it deep down in my heart. Sometimes I quickly found a new job and sometimes I stayed on longer than I should have because I was afraid to take that next step. You should learn to trust your gut. That is your subconscious telling you something is wrong. It's a physical reaction to something you know in the back of your mind but haven't been willing to admit to yourself yet. Stop and evaluate why you feel that way and imagine the benefits of a new role. Find that role and then put notice in your current job.

Have you ever quit your job before and been happier for it? I have, but I want to hear your story. Tell me below or contact me!