Reasons for Leaving a Job Other Than Getting Fired
Many factors cause employees to leave their jobs, either to leave the workforce completely or to work elsewhere. With an uncertain job market, leaving a job voluntarily seems like a risky move, but many employees take the chance for a variety of reasons. If you are considering a departure from your current job, consider the reasons for moving on.
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Better Opportunity
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A better career opportunity is a common reason for leaving a job. Often this comes in the form of a job offer from another company. Other employees leave to start their own businesses, either in the same industry or another field. The chance to go back to school for an advanced degree or to get training in a different field is also a reason that employees leave a job. All of these options give an employee a chance to pursue goals that he cannot reach in his current job.
Poor Working Conditions
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A poor working environment leads employees to seek other employment or quit a current job. Many factors play into the working conditions, including stress levels, management style, challenge, ethics and relationship with colleagues. The employee often cannot change these factors. If the workplace environment doesn't improve, the employee may leave the position.
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Life Changes
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A major life change or personal situation sometimes means career changes. If one spouse loses a job, relocation to find new employment could force the other spouse to leave her job. When children are born, one parent may become a stay-at-home parent. A divorce sometimes forces a person to seek a career change or move to another area. A serious medical condition is another situation that might force an employee to leave his job.
Poor Company Performance
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A company's financial performance is an indicator of job stability for employees. A company with poor performance or an uncertain future causes employees to worry about their own futures. Some employees leave the company before the situation gets worse or the company goes out of business completely. Leaving before the company goes under gives an employee the chance to cash in on accrued vacation time and other benefits while there is still money left.
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