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Is your job wearing you out?
Lori Broskett • Aug 27, 2021
WHEN, WHY + HOW TO MAKE A CAREER CHANGE
Do you ever wonder where the advice to change careers every 3-5 years comes from? According to Jobist, people who make career changes report that they are happier, more satisfied, more fulfilled, less stressed, and they're making more money.
Who doesn't want all of this?
The fact is, you may have to go in order to grow.
Yet, the decision to make a change is something many people wrestle with. Often, there's a set of opposing forces creating internal conflict - there may be reasons to leave, but there are factors keeping you stuck in place.
If you're at a career crossroads, and you have no idea what to do about it, the first step is to pay attention. Listen to your head and your heart.
We've rounded up a list of red flags to pay attention to - they're signals that it's time to plan a strategy and get on a more fulfilling path.
Check them out below, and then download our guide to navigate making a career transition.
Here's what's inside:
- Nine questions that you should answer before you start looking
- How to spot a toxic work environment
- Our simple, six-step action plan to get unstuck.
12 Signs Your Job is Wearing You Out
Pay attention to these red flags:
- You're bored and no longer challenged. Passion & excitement are gone.
- You are not valued, rewarded, or appreciated.
- You don't trust your company.
- You feel burnt-out or extremely tired.
- You're pessimistic about the future.
- You feel isolated.
- You're experiencing work-related anxiety.
- Your leadership team is not receptive to feedback.
- Your skills are becoming obsolete.
- You are frustrated because the leadership team lacks competence.
- You frequently feel conflicted because you don't agree with corporate values.
- You feel trapped because there's little or no room for salary increase, growth or advancement at your company.
Need support you can trust?
Download our complimentary guide, and talk to a recruiter for free. Our recruiters will help you spotlight your skills; find suitable opportunities; and we support you during interviews and when you're negotiating offers. Contact us today.
"If there’s some part of you that’s questioning your career, it’s important to listen to that. Our hearts sometimes know ourselves better than our minds do."
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