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Reasons to Keep your Present Job
We’ve all toyed with the idea to up and leave our present jobs. It could be for want of more money, recognition, or a different career altogether; but we all have dreamt of a change. So, how can you tell if your daydream is something to follow or if you are better off in your present job-at least for now? There are a number of key factors to look at closely when choosing to make a job move, and we’ve listed the most telling ones below.
1. Are you content? Of course, at times-such as this, when reading this article-you start considering a job switch, but overall, are you content with the general job you have, the people you work for, the people you work with, and your place in the company? If you answer “yes”-even a hesitant one will do-then chances are, you should think seriously about staying where you are for the time being.
2. Are you going somewhere? Another thing to consider is does your company promote from within and do you feel like you are given ample opportunities to move up? If so-and it isn’t just out of laziness that you aren’t promoted-then you should count your lucky stars, as many people can’t share the sentiment in their jobs-and still so many right now are without jobs. Just because you feel stuck for now, doesn’t mean that you should jump ship. A promotion could be right around the corner if you apply yourself and work for it.
3. Does the company have a mission or goal? If the company you work has clear missions and goals for the short and long term, it means they plan on taking a proactive approach to the longevity and success of their company. This includes the value that they necessarily feel for your place in it. While many companies-large and small-have mission statements, it doesn’t mean that they take stock each day to go after these goals in the short and long term. If you work a company that does, you are more likely to succeed and be a part of something great.
4. Are you learning? One of the most important aspects of your job should be whether or not you are learning new tools, training, and industry knowledge while on the job. Are you adding new skills and expertise to your resume on a regular basis? If so, then you are probably in the minority as many employees feel like they just do their jobs and go home and replay the whole day again the next day. If you are learning, then you are growing and most likely, becoming more marketable for either a new position or a promotion in your existing company.
5. Are you listened to? One of things many employees report experiencing in unsatisfying jobs is that their employers do not listen to them concerns, questions, and comments on how the job or company could be improved. If you are given ample opportunity to offer your suggestions and ask questions, then perhaps you should stick around in a job where your voice is heard and your opinion counted.
6. Does your company promote from within? Lastly, does your company hire from within on a regular basis instead of outsourcing or hiring outside? If your company hires from within typically, this means that they value their employees and the growth and learning they can give each employee. They treat their employees as investments in the success of their business, and are more apt to iron out trouble areas and improve upon already attractive work habits you may have instead of hiring someone from outside.
Reasons to Keep your Present Job
We’ve all toyed with the idea to up and leave our present jobs. It could be for want of more money, recognition, or a different career altogether; but we all have dreamt of a change. So, how can you tell if your daydream is something to follow or if you are better off in your present job-at least for now? There are a number of key factors to look at closely when choosing to make a job move, and we’ve listed the most telling ones below.1. Are you content? Of course, at times-such as this, when reading this article-you start considering a job switch, but overall, are you content with the general job you have, the people you work for, the people you work with, and your place in the company? If you answer “yes”-even a hesitant one will do-then chances are, you should think seriously about staying where you are for the time being.
2. Are you going somewhere? Another thing to consider is does your company promote from within and do you feel like you are given ample opportunities to move up? If so-and it isn’t just out of laziness that you aren’t promoted-then you should count your lucky stars, as many people can’t share the sentiment in their jobs-and still so many right now are without jobs. Just because you feel stuck for now, doesn’t mean that you should jump ship. A promotion could be right around the corner if you apply yourself and work for it.
3. Does the company have a mission or goal? If the company you work has clear missions and goals for the short and long term, it means they plan on taking a proactive approach to the longevity and success of their company. This includes the value that they necessarily feel for your place in it. While many companies-large and small-have mission statements, it doesn’t mean that they take stock each day to go after these goals in the short and long term. If you work a company that does, you are more likely to succeed and be a part of something great.
4. Are you learning? One of the most important aspects of your job should be whether or not you are learning new tools, training, and industry knowledge while on the job. Are you adding new skills and expertise to your resume on a regular basis? If so, then you are probably in the minority as many employees feel like they just do their jobs and go home and replay the whole day again the next day. If you are learning, then you are growing and most likely, becoming more marketable for either a new position or a promotion in your existing company.
5. Are you listened to? One of things many employees report experiencing in unsatisfying jobs is that their employers do not listen to them concerns, questions, and comments on how the job or company could be improved. If you are given ample opportunity to offer your suggestions and ask questions, then perhaps you should stick around in a job where your voice is heard and your opinion counted.
6. Does your company promote from within? Lastly, does your company hire from within on a regular basis instead of outsourcing or hiring outside? If your company hires from within typically, this means that they value their employees and the growth and learning they can give each employee. They treat their employees as investments in the success of their business, and are more apt to iron out trouble areas and improve upon already attractive work habits you may have instead of hiring someone from outside.
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