These aren’t just Clash lyrics, they’re a common question I hear from clients again and again, wondering if they should leave their jobs.
It’s a big decision! Here are a few recent considerations from Harvard Business Review that can help guide your decision:
1. Toxic Workplace Check: Determine if your workplace is toxic. Signs include feeling dismissed, dealing with an abusive or overly critical manager, or being in a culture of gossip, fear, or intimidation. Toxic environments can harm your well-being…and you should make a change of some kind ASAP!
2. Energy Drain: We all get tired, but if you’re constantly feeling drained, is there a bigger issue at play?
3. Boredom vs. Misery: Do you know the difference? Boredom can lead to stress and anxiety, while persistent misery suggests you’ve outgrown your role or are not engaged with your work.
4. Look for Positives: Are there any aspects of your job you enjoy? Really think about it! Can you find opportunities to change anything? If you find positives, your job might be salvageable.
5. Reflect on Your Effort: Ask yourself if you’re giving your best effort. Sometimes, how you approach your work can influence your feelings about the job.
6. Monitor Workplace Conversations: Be careful- negative conversations with coworkers can impact your perception of work. Try to change the narrative by focusing on successes and opportunities. Gossiping or sharing a complaint actually makes this worse most of the time.
If you’ve tried everything and still feel unhappy, it may be time for a change. Don’t rush the decision, but don’t stay in a draining job for too long!!
It’s a big decision! Here are a few recent considerations from Harvard Business Review that can help guide your decision:
1. Toxic Workplace Check: Determine if your workplace is toxic. Signs include feeling dismissed, dealing with an abusive or overly critical manager, or being in a culture of gossip, fear, or intimidation. Toxic environments can harm your well-being…and you should make a change of some kind ASAP!
2. Energy Drain: We all get tired, but if you’re constantly feeling drained, is there a bigger issue at play?
3. Boredom vs. Misery: Do you know the difference? Boredom can lead to stress and anxiety, while persistent misery suggests you’ve outgrown your role or are not engaged with your work.
4. Look for Positives: Are there any aspects of your job you enjoy? Really think about it! Can you find opportunities to change anything? If you find positives, your job might be salvageable.
5. Reflect on Your Effort: Ask yourself if you’re giving your best effort. Sometimes, how you approach your work can influence your feelings about the job.
6. Monitor Workplace Conversations: Be careful- negative conversations with coworkers can impact your perception of work. Try to change the narrative by focusing on successes and opportunities. Gossiping or sharing a complaint actually makes this worse most of the time.
If you’ve tried everything and still feel unhappy, it may be time for a change. Don’t rush the decision, but don’t stay in a draining job for too long!!