“A lot of us have bad days, sometimes we don’t like our jobs and we get frustrated with our managers and co-workers, but it means you should actually quit with a different level of questioning,” Amy said. Gallo, job expert and contributing editor at Harvard Business Review.
Assessing how long there have been work-related problems and identifying what doesn’t satisfy you can help you determine if you’re stuck or if it’s time to move on.
And don’t lose sight of the big picture: “In the pandemic, things have been very intense. We’ve all felt exhausted. We’ve had a lot of stressors in our lives,” Gallo said. “Is it possible that all of this is influencing your perception of your work?”
Once you have the list, find out if the problems are solvable and start outlining possible resolutions to improve your job satisfaction. If that doesn’t seem possible, you may want to start looking for another job.
Here are some signs that may indicate it’s time to find a new role:
You have the feeling that you have planned
It’s hard to stay motivated and productive at work if you think there’s no room for improvement.
Having the feeling of having reached the beach can look different for each individual. For example, it could mean lack of promotions and salary increase, uninteresting tasks or lack of learning new skills.
Promises that your boss won’t keep in the long run, such as a new position, additional training, or staff, can also be exhausting.
“If you don’t think there are incidents, transparency or communication and the connection with your boss is a fruitful conversation, this can be a red flag,” said Anna Bray, executive and professional coach. a Jody Michael Associates.
There are major issues with your boss
There will be times when you and your boss don’t see each other’s eyes, but when the problems go beyond the occasional disagreements and there is a lack of trust and support, they can stifle productivity and career progression.
“When you feel you have to constantly monitor what you say … when you feel that you have been constantly scolded or evaluated, feel that you are always under the microscope and when you feel that your manager is not behind, there is no trust – when these three things are present, it won’t work, ”said Foram Sheth, head coach and co-founder of coaching company Ama La Vida.
Gallo suggested assessing whether your bad head is an isolated problem or part of a larger cultural problem.
“Any intimidating or toxic behavior, I think, are real signs,” Gallo said. “Look around the organization and say, ‘are there better bosses here?’ Your boss may be acting in accordance with the organization. “
You postpone it perpetually
We all postpone things from time to time, but if you are constantly waiting until the last minute to complete work tasks when you used to schedule properly, this could be a sign that it’s time to move on.
“When you procrastinate, you tend to be reactive and wait until the last minute and then the quality of the work becomes a checklist just to do it,” Sheth said. “Compared to” I do this because I’m proud to do this … I care about the results. Now the change is, “I need to do enough because I have no problems.” ”
There is a cultural disconnect
Your company culture plays an important role in your commitment, productivity, and happiness, so any disconnect can create problems.
For example, if family and work-life balance is important to you and there is a constant deluge of emails from your head at all hours of the day, this can contribute to wear and tear.
Sheth said workers should feel supported and safe at work. The way companies responded to the needs of workers during the pandemic has played an important role in people deciding to leave their jobs, he added..
“If your company didn’t give you that support system, that’s why people are leaving.”
You are noticing other potential opportunities
When you feel dissatisfied with your current position, you begin to notice other opportunities more often.
“Suddenly, you’re starting to notice job opportunities on LinkedIn, and in fact you’re slowing down and looking at them; your approach has changed,” Sheth said.
She suggested wondering: if he was unemployed and offered his current job as it is, would he accept it or keep looking?
Your attitude has changed
Take note if there has been an increase of eyes roll, sighs heavy and breathless murmurs at work.
“If you find yourself over and over again for months without being satisfied with the different aspects of your job, being unhappy about going to work, sitting at the computer and thinking‘ I can’t believe I have to do this ’, this it’s a sign that you might have to look at what’s more, ”Gallo said.
While you’re not expected to be happy at work all the time, Sheth said always being defensive and providing quick, transactional-type responses that are brief and provide limited information can also be warning signs.
Changes in your attitude and approach to work can be an indicator that it’s time to rethink things.
“Don’t go to work the same way … maybe you’re calling sick and just don’t show up to meetings you used to attend,” Bray said.