Four Signs It’s Time To Look For a New Job

It’s easy to get lulled into a feeling of safety and comfort at work, but don’t let those feelings hide the truth of your situation or keep you from considering opportunities that could make you happy. Here are four signs that it may be time to start looking for your next career step.

You’re Bored with What You Do on a Daily Basis

Have you lost that feeling of excitement about what the day could bring?? Do you feel like your main job during your workday is to turn off your brain until the clock hits 5pm? We can’t always maintain the same level of excitement we bring to our first days on the job, but if you are simply bored with what you do, and can’t seem to find a way out of it, it’s time to start looking for a new job. Not only will this feeling of boredom turn every day into a slog, but your work quality will begin to suffer, and management will take notice. You might as well leave now on your own terms.

You Feel Stalled in Both Growth and Learning

Are you feeling stalled in your career? If you feel like your professional growth has ceased, and you and your manager can’t identify new opportunities for development, you need to start looking for new work. Even if you do like your co-workers and don’t mind what you are doing, if you feel like you’ve hit a wall in your growth and can’t get passed it, the feeling will only get worse over time.

Your Skills and Duties Have Increased, but Not Your Salary

If you’re growing your skills and contributions to the company, but not seeing that reflected in a growing salary, it may be time to start looking for an employer who won’t take your contributions for granted. Talk to your AppleOne Hiring Advisor to discuss how your current salary compares to others with the same level of experience and job duties.

Your Life Has Changed, and So Have Your Priorities

Priorities change over time, and when they do, you need to evaluate whether your current position is still a good fit for your needs. Whether you want to work 80 hours a week with frequent travel to climb your way to the top, or you want to find a position that will let you get home to spend time with a new and growing family, finding a job with the right balance for you will help you feel satisfied and fulfilled.