Three Signs It's Time To Quit That Job

I am extremely cautious about the image I portray on social media, so as to not make myself less employable I'll be vague and quick with this one.

It is the hope of many that a new job will be great. We all hope that it will fulfill our desires as much as we will be beneficial to the company, often this isn't the case. Here are a few things that would lead me to move on to another venture.

1. You dread going there.

If I wake up every weekday biting my nails, saying about 500 prayers while getting ready and having anxiety attacks all before I even get to the office, it's definitely time to scoot on out of there. Hostile environments just don't work well for me. I would hate having to go somewhere that I thought my mental stability was in jeopardy, somewhere that I wondered all day if this was the minute something really bad was about to happen or someplace that wasn't equally as beneficial to my career growth.

Personally, as a writer, all of these things can limit my ability to perform well in my position. If my head is completely filled with the fears of the day, then I won't be able to focus on giving amazing content.  I think, as a writer, it's great to have fantastic grammar, sensitivity to tone, a really thick skin, but most importantly I need to protect my creative space.

Why spend that much time hating the environment and living in fear?



2. You're being stifled.

If upward mobility isn't a part of the conversation, then it's definitely time to start that search for a new job. Yes the job market is insane right now and Jamaica isn't getting any easier to survive in, but does that mean that you should stay in that position for the next 10 years because it's just getting you through the month? Bear in mind that the company really has no loyalty to you, they will only like an employee for as long as it's beneficial to THEM, not you. In your own field, you can see where you are being stifled versus where you're able to thrive. Examine it closely, and look out for you, who else is going to do it?


3. Your body is telling you to go.

If your job is so stressful that you get physically sick, you shouldn't even have to read my little list. Having my face erupt in pubescent pimples and my body packing on the pounds due to the cortisol spike is not the business.  There is a claim, that I believe to be true, that says that negativity can manifest as a physical response. Some people get the flu quite often, some have bowel issues and others develop different muscle aches and pains.



I think these are all valid reasons to look for new opportunities elsewhere that uplift rather than pummel you to the ground.


Final thought:

These things may drive you over the edge, but before quitting, remember to do a proper evaluation of your stance. If it's a new job, use the first three months or the probationary period to really figure out if it's right for you, make sure you're not being naive, spoilt or a complete Debbie Downer.