21 Ways to Know It's Time to Leave Your Job

Hello! I came across this article today which I felt related to me in many ways. Whenever you are leaving one job to go to another, I feel it is natural to analyze why you are going. It may be something as simple as having a "gut feeling" which is part of why I am moving on. Yet, there are also things on this list that I agree with as well-not all of them but some ring true. Maybe you can relate to some of the things on this list. -Jen

21 Ways to Know It's Time to Leave Your Job by David Finch


Let’s face it leaving your job is never easy. Not to mention, no one likes to be tagged a quitter. However, the pressure of responsibilities and relationships you’ve made within the company can cause you to hold on even when the signs have been there for a long time.

You don’t have to be a physic to recognize the common denominators that it’s time to move on. Here are a few signs that could mean it’s your time.

1. You dread the thought of having to go to work.

2. You become physically sick as you get closer to work.

3. Your attitude changes about your employer and your job responsibilities.

4. You’re no longer challenged.

5. Your suggestions continue to fall on deaf ears.

6. You’re not respected or celebrated.

7. You suffer with headaches and other stress related symptoms while at work.

8. You think your being punished by a higher power.

9. You are being verbally abused by your boss.

10. You no longer are having fun.

11. You are constantly agitated while at work.

12. You take out your job frustrations on family and friends.

13. You no longer care about the quality of your work or how much you produce.

14. You’ve outgrown your job.

15. Your boss is slowly taking away your responsibilities.

16. The company is having trouble

17. When you seek out confrontation

18. Your job is dominating every area of your life

19. You are only happy when your not at work.

20. Negativity is effecting every area of your life.

21. You’ve found a better offer.

In all honesty, most individuals have known for a long time that it’s time to move on, but out of fear they hang on. Fear of failure, fear of the unknown seem to dominate miserable people with miserable jobs. If this is you, maybe it’s time to move on.

If you do choose to leave, don’t look back. Be grateful of the relationships and good times, but leave with no regrets.

Have you left a job after hanging on for an extended period of time? What were your fears or challenges? - By David Finch