Comments on: How To Know When To Change Jobs

By: Tech MGR

Tech MGR — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:12:01 +0000

Sometimes you are not necessarily dis-satisfied with your job when another comes along. I have been working for a good company for 10 years. I have had regular advancement, but seem to have reached a ceiling. When a job offer comes along for 15% more money, it is very – very tempting to jump. The new company appears to be just as good and solid as my current according to a friend that works there.

It is a tough decision to leave and loose ones seniority. I rather like having 4 weeks vacation a year, but in this economy do you go after the bottom line?

By: diseño web

diseño web — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:16:40 +0000

“You’re bored! If you simply can’t get into what you’re doing right now” that the moment where you have to say, ok i´m going out of here.

By: Mercola

Mercola — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:52:05 +0000

Your job is a big part of your life… if you’re not happy with you job then logically you’re not happy with your life as well.. it’s definitely time for a change.

By: Martin Welch

Martin Welch — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:37:58 +0000

Sadly if you require advancement in life, moving jobs is a must. If you are lucky enough to get a promotion with your current company, they will only give you a small increase in salary, just enough to justify the promotion and keep you… if you’re lucky. If you however require a decent promotion and increased package, changing jobs and employer is mandatory, sadly.

By: Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D.

Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D. — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:22:55 +0000

I just retired from a 40 year series of teaching jobs last year. As long as I was happy with the contribution I was making and the feedback I was getting I remained on the job. But when I was in a school where I didn’t get support from the top and where helping students learn was not a top priority, I got out as soon as possible. Fortunately that only happened twice.

Throughout the years I always had a fulfilling family and social life. You’ll never get all the loving you need from a job, so creating a life outside your job is vital.

By: Adult Ühler

Adult Ühler — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:30:57 +0000

I recently left a job, in fact I was a part-owner and co-founder of the company. I had been thinking about leaving pretty much every day for 4 months due to bad attitude, low work rate and laziness of some of the others. If you are also thinking of leaving, it is probably a good idea, I am soo much more happy now

By: ray

ray — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:13:05 +0000

Hi Jane,
I know what you mean! Our relationships mean more for our overall happiness than our jobs, but having a crappy job (or more than one!) can really make life less enjoyable, to say the least.

It’s OK if you don’t think you fit into the corporate scheme. Maybe it’s time to embrace that and look into a more creative or entrepreneurial way to make a living. Good luck and thanks for commenting!

By: Jane Smith

Jane Smith — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:25:05 +0000

Unfortunately there are those out there that have changed jobs so often because of the symptoms mentioned, realized, and aren’t afraid to make a leap. That leap taken is usually with site in mind to make ones’ social, personal and economic life better but seems to run into the same ol’ thing. Boredom, lack of enthusiasm, a boss who lacks respect for their employees, and just plain not a good fit for the job. What then? Leaped so many times in less than 5 years employers second guess my resume. I work so many part-time jobs I can’t keep straight which one I go to each day when the alarm goes off. Not to mention my weekends are without rest. Hmmm, I think its all about attitude. I should be thankful I have something to wake up to for the time being till I can move on to something that I enjoy with a better pay allowance. I don’t believe the corporate world was meant for me.

By: Music Terms

Music Terms — Sat, 31 May 2008 18:12:36 +0000

You are absolutely right. Indecisiveness often paralyzes people into staying on in unhappy situations. The most important part of the process is deciding and acting on the decision.

My pleasure. Hope to see more of your posts.

By: ray

ray — Sat, 31 May 2008 13:33:51 +0000

Hey Music. The decision to change jobs can be so difficult. I think a big part of it is about accepting the reality of the situation, rather than deluding ourselves into believing that things will miraculously improve. It sounds like you made the right decision. Thanks for commenting!