Thursday, December 23, 2010

Signs that you may want to change jobs


Would you like to change jobs or change the path of your career? If you would, you are definitely not alone. In the United States, millions of Americans wish that they could be working somewhere else or even for themselves. Although many Americans wish that they could change jobs, not everyone should. That is why you may be wondering if it is really in your best interest to change jobs. To find out if you should change jobs, you will want to read this.

One of the many signs that you may want to consider looking for a new job is if you find yourself working a lot of overtime. Although a little bit of overtime here and there is find, as it can be considered a part of the job, you shouldn't have to work overtime each and every single day. It is also important to mention overtime pay. Do you receive time and a half or other compensation for your overtime hours? If you are in a salary position, you could be taken advantage of by your employer. If you are putting in tons of hours, but not receiving compensation for those hours, a new job may be in your best interest.

Another one of the many signs that you may want to consider searching for a new job is if you find it hard to get time off from work. Of course, when examining time off, it is important that you do not take advantage of the situation. Regularly requesting time off from work because you "just don't feel like working," is not acceptable. So, if you need to take time off for medical illnesses or a family emergency, you should be granted your request for time off. Work is important, but you shouldn't be asked to compromise your health or that of your families. If you are being asked to do so, you may want to consider changing jobs.

The inability to move up the company is another sign that you may want to think about changing jobs. If you are interested in advancing in your company or have been trying to do so for some time, but have not been able to, you may want to consider changing jobs. In today's society, there are some situations where you can work very hard and never receive praise, a pay raise, or see a promotion. If at all possible.

Now speaking of money. If you are not making enough money to support yourself or your family, you may want to consider finding a new job. With that in mind, if your only choice is to make more money, you may want to first consider speaking with your supervisors about your desires. It wouldn't do any harm, especially if you are already interested in finding a new job, to ask for a raise in pay. If you are able to get an increase in pay, it may be in your best interest to stay at your current job.

In keeping with money, you will also want to examine your commute to your current job. If you have a long expensive commute, it may be within your best interest to at least start looking for a new job. Unfortunately, when accepting a new job, many individuals do not consider the drive back and forth to work. If you are not careful, you may find yourself spending a lot of your time on the road and a large part of your income on gas. If you are currently doing so, you may want to seek a job closer to home.

The above mentioned signs are just a few of the many signs that you may want to start looking for a new job. To be honest, you really do not need a reason to quit your job. With that in mind, should you wish to do so, it is advised that you use your best judgment. This means do not quit on an impulse or without a solid plan in place.


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