It’s Monday morning and you’re already dreading the work week ahead. You can’t stand your job anymore and start thinking it might be time for a change. Maybe you’ve outgrown the position that you’re stuck in at work or perhaps it’s a toxic environment that’s prompting your change. No matter what the circumstances, you might find out that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Before you make that difficult leap and send in your resignation, heed these words of advice and take the time to think before you make any major decision.
Think it through
Quitting your job isn’t something you should do in the heat of the moment when you’re aggravated. First and foremost, you should take time to sit on the decision and make sure it’s the right move both personally and professionally. By taking the opportunity to think this decision through, you’ll be able to proceed with confidence.
Do your research
The most important step to take when having these feelings is to explore your alternative employment opportunities. Informing your self of the potential job prospects is the most important step. Once you know what is out there you can start to formulate your plan.
Ask yourself; do you meet the qualifications of the job postings that you’ve read? Are there ample positions available in your chosen career? Are you willing and able to support yourself over a potential duration of unemployment?
Negotiate
Knowing your worth in the market can have two important effects. The obvious one that informs you if you can ultimately get a new job, but also it gives you an ability to gain potential leverage and renegotiate your situation.
Certain work environments cannot be fixed; however most dissatisfied employees would gladly continue in their situation with a few adjustments. Obviously an increase is in wage or title is going to help but sometimes a company simply isn’t in a financially viable situation and unable to do so. Look to potential benefits. Maybe the company is wiling to pay your fees to take continuing education or skill development program. This option is an extremely valuable alternative to a monetary pay increase, as you will able to reap the future benefits of being certified.
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