FEEL LIKE QUITTING?
WHAT
ARE THE SIGNS THAT TELL YOU A JOB CHANGE MAY BE IN ORDER
Sometimes, your job just does not work for you. For a number of reasons, you fail to enjoy and engage with your job. In such a scenario, a professional needs to explore new avenues and opportunities in the market. As time progresses, one’s goals and expectations change. And it is better that one seeks a job that is better tailored to one’s requirements.
Rajul Garg, director, Sunstone Business School talks about a few factors that may indicate the need to change jobs, “‘Enjoyment’ is a complex word in the professional context, as we are not very clear on how to achieve it consistently. Enjoyment can be a combination of monetary rewards, challenges faced, growth curve, lifestyle balance, etc. This combination also changes as you grow in your career. Money is probably the most quantifiable of them and that’s the reason why most people choose their first job primarily based on monetary aspects. It’s a good idea to keep evaluating your ‘happiness quotient’ during a job. If you don’t feel like going to work in the morning consistently, you need to evaluate the reasons. Some issues can be fixed but if you can’t fix it - it’s time to change the job.”
It is important to distinguish between cause and effect here. “You don’t feel like going to work; you are stressed and no longer happy; you wait for weekends all the time, etc, are the effects. Professional changes like changes in management, work profile, organisational values and personal changes like expectations based on future plans, family life, past experiences, etc, are the causes,” adds Garg.
Not having enough professional challenges is another important aspect. Keyuri Singh, VP- HR, Blue Star Infotech explains, “The prime motivator for most people is the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the company. People who are ambitious don’t want to be in a role where they don’t see any growth opportunities. You may be doing a mundane job, which slowly becomes boring. You may not be able to fully utilise your professional skills and may feel that your talent is getting wasted. Sticking to such a job where the learning opportunities are low and
where you don’t have adequate exposure to new things may make you obsolete. It may be difficult to get better career opportunities in the future if you haven’t grown in your current role.”
If you are indeed looking for a change, it is critical that you prepare yourself mentally and financially, and have a good offer at hand before taking the big step. Ashish Arora, founder & MD, HR Anexi advises, “Do not jump the ship before you are prepared. A big transition, even if it is for the right cause, requires careful preparation. Be clear with yourself w.r.t why you need a change. Understand the market realities and opportunities and challenges that might come your way. Understand the importance of timing. It is usually best to procure the desired job offer before you formally announce quitting your current role. If you do not have an immediate offer but have decided to leave anyway, make sure you are wellcovered financially, and understand the length of time it might take you to find the right role.”
Hence, it is important to recognise the signs of wear in order to understand that change is required.
Sometimes, your job just does not work for you. For a number of reasons, you fail to enjoy and engage with your job. In such a scenario, a professional needs to explore new avenues and opportunities in the market. As time progresses, one’s goals and expectations change. And it is better that one seeks a job that is better tailored to one’s requirements.
Rajul Garg, director, Sunstone Business School talks about a few factors that may indicate the need to change jobs, “‘Enjoyment’ is a complex word in the professional context, as we are not very clear on how to achieve it consistently. Enjoyment can be a combination of monetary rewards, challenges faced, growth curve, lifestyle balance, etc. This combination also changes as you grow in your career. Money is probably the most quantifiable of them and that’s the reason why most people choose their first job primarily based on monetary aspects. It’s a good idea to keep evaluating your ‘happiness quotient’ during a job. If you don’t feel like going to work in the morning consistently, you need to evaluate the reasons. Some issues can be fixed but if you can’t fix it - it’s time to change the job.”
It is important to distinguish between cause and effect here. “You don’t feel like going to work; you are stressed and no longer happy; you wait for weekends all the time, etc, are the effects. Professional changes like changes in management, work profile, organisational values and personal changes like expectations based on future plans, family life, past experiences, etc, are the causes,” adds Garg.
Not having enough professional challenges is another important aspect. Keyuri Singh, VP- HR, Blue Star Infotech explains, “The prime motivator for most people is the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the company. People who are ambitious don’t want to be in a role where they don’t see any growth opportunities. You may be doing a mundane job, which slowly becomes boring. You may not be able to fully utilise your professional skills and may feel that your talent is getting wasted. Sticking to such a job where the learning opportunities are low and
where you don’t have adequate exposure to new things may make you obsolete. It may be difficult to get better career opportunities in the future if you haven’t grown in your current role.”
If you are indeed looking for a change, it is critical that you prepare yourself mentally and financially, and have a good offer at hand before taking the big step. Ashish Arora, founder & MD, HR Anexi advises, “Do not jump the ship before you are prepared. A big transition, even if it is for the right cause, requires careful preparation. Be clear with yourself w.r.t why you need a change. Understand the market realities and opportunities and challenges that might come your way. Understand the importance of timing. It is usually best to procure the desired job offer before you formally announce quitting your current role. If you do not have an immediate offer but have decided to leave anyway, make sure you are wellcovered financially, and understand the length of time it might take you to find the right role.”
Hence, it is important to recognise the signs of wear in order to understand that change is required.
PALAK BHATIA TAS130710
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