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When You Should Quit Your Job

By Exforsys | on July 16, 2006 |
Job Search Tips

When You Should Quit Your Job

There are a number of reasons why you may want to quit your job. While quitting a job is typically seen as being negative to most people, there are situations in which leaving your job for good is the best option.

In the end, it is best to look out for your own welfare. If your job requires you to work too many hours, or you find that you’re unhappy with what you’re doing, it is time to start making plans to quit.

One situation in which you may want to quit your job is when it is losing a large number of sales or customers. If this continues, it is likely that the company may begin laying of workers. Instead of waiting for the company to file for bankruptcy, looking for another job while you’re still employed can be a great way to find a new job without missing a paycheck. If you have got into a bad situation with your manager which is difficult to deal with, this is another sign you may want to find another job. This situation could be attributed to either of you.

Perhaps you or your boss have demonstrated that you are dishonest, or perhaps you have missed a large number of days at work. If you find that your boss is constantly irritating you, this is another reason you may want to quit. If you are not happy with the work you are doing, it is unlikely you will stay with the company. It is better for you to leave on your own instead of waiting for them to fire you. Sometimes we have changes in our lives which require us to change jobs. An example of this could be a marriage or pregnancy. The salary of the job may not be high enough to support the lifestyle you want.

If you are planning on starting a family, you will want to find a job which can allow you to support them. One reason why many people decide to quit their jobs is because they become opposed to the operations or business practices of the company they work for. If the company doesn’t allow the employees to speak their minds, or people are promoted based on office politics rather than skills, this can create an environment which is uncomfortable to work in. A lot of employees also feel that they are underpaid.

Statistics show that salaries are the primary reason why people change jobs. It is also the most important factor that people will look at when considering a job. When you are first hired at a company, it can be exciting because you are working in a new environment. After a while, some people tend to become bored or unhappy with what they’re doing. They may feel a sense of dread each morning when they have to get up and go to work. If you are in this situation, it is time for you to begin looking for another job. You shouldn’t sacrifice your physical or mental health just to earn a paycheck.

If your company is doing things which are unethical, this may have a negative effect on you. Do you feel pressured to lie to customers? Does the company place an emphasis on sells rather than customer service? If your company is doing things which violate your ethics, there is no reason for you to continue working for them. It is important to realize that working at a job that you don’t like can have dramatic effects on your mental and physical well being. If you feel that your job is causing you to have a burn out, it is best that you quit before the situation becomes worse.



It is also important to make sure you quit your job for the right reasons. Many people quit their jobs for frivolous reasons. Doing this consistently can severely damage your work record. When you apply for a job, prospective employers will look at how long you stayed at your previous jobs. If you are constantly changing jobs, this may convey a message that you are unstable. A lack of stability is one quality that no employer wants to see in their employees.

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