How to Know When It's Time to Look for a New Job
For most people, it’s difficult to tell when it’s time to begin looking for another job because it’s human nature to accept the cards that are dealt to us and not break from routine. You continue going to work every day to earn a paycheck, even though you really do need a change of pace. Here are some of the signals you could receive from your job that should spur you on to change employment.
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When other employees leave, they are not replaced. Instead, those of you who remain must do extra work, even though it is not reflected in your paycheck. What’s worse, more employees choose to leave and that increases the burden on those still with the company.
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Even though you put in extra hours and work to improve the company’s product or service, and you call attention to that fact to your management, you are not recognized for your efforts. You should think about making a change if this occurs.
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A new boss on board-- or new management in place-- often is a signal to employees to begin looking for a new job. This is especially true if that results in no longer being included in decisions about your job. If you feel threatened that you may lose your job, tell the new people about your accomplishments. It may stall their decision to replace you or to eliminate your position, giving you more time to look for new employment.
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Always be aware that the term “corporate reorganization” is a euphemism for “getting rid of expenses.” If that term applies to your workplace, be aware that it might be a time for you to look for employment elsewhere. Through no fault of your own, you might just be the expense they need to reduce.
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If your company merges with another company, it does so most often to reduce redundancy, making their combined efforts more profitable. Stay alert to what transpires and be prepared to move to another employer if this occurs. You may lose your job through no fault of your own because the new company is consolidating functions to increase efficiency.
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