Friday, May 15, 2020
Are you Staying in a Job you Should Quit - Guest Post - Career Pivot
Are you Staying in a Job you Should Quit - Guest Post - Career Pivot Are you Staying in a Job you Should Quit? So, youâre fed up at work and dream of the day you explain to your boss, ever so eloquently, that you wonât be coming back. Yet day after day after day, you continue to do just that. Are you crazy?!? Even though it takes guts to leave something safe and secure, roughly 24 million people still voluntarily switched jobs in the middle of the 2013 recession. At a time when it might have been financially prudent to ride out the economic turmoil by staying in their present position, they faced risk head-on and made a career move. Was their situation really that different from yours? Itâs possible. But itâs also possible they simply chose a little âriskâ over âregret.â Think about that for a minute. These words are both short and start with the same letter of the alphabet, but the similarities end there! By staying in a job you hate, youâve done the flip and chose âregretâ over ârisk.â And perhaps itâs the right choice for you. But itâs not a decision to take lightly. Author, Lewis Carroll, offers up the following advice: âIn the endâ¦we only regret the chances we didnât take, the relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we waited too long to make.â If youâre pondering a career move, there are a lot of things to consider (Hello! Thatâs why you havenât already left right?!?) Give this a read to make sure youâre choosing the right âRâ in the alphabet! Cost of Staying Admittedly, changing jobs is scaryâ"not to mention flat-out hard work. But staying in the wrong job comes at a considerable cost, too. In fact, itâs a choice you may âregretâ for many reasons. Personal Fulfillment. Sure, itâs likely easier to go the job you hate every day than investing the time (and possible rejection!) that it takes to find a new job. But donât kid yourself. There are no do-overs in life, and you literally never get the chance to live today again. Wouldnât you rather be doing something you actually enjoy? Regret. A recent Forbes article, âThe 25 Biggest Regrets In Life. What Are Yours?â skipped career opportunities were listed not once, but twice! Staying at the wrong job can impact both your bank account and your happiness. âRegretâ⦠itâs a small word with big implications! Lost Income. Some people stay in a job they hate because they feel they canât afford to leave. However, a new job often means greater earning potential. Waiting to make a switch literally costs you extra money that could be spent on vacations, retirement, or even the grandkids! Missed Opportunities. Never underestimate the power of time. Staying in the wrong job likely means youâll miss other opportunities. This is especially crucial to consider if youâre in an industry that experiences rampant growth or change. Listen to the most recent episode So, Why Stay? During 2013, 99% of the employed workforce resisted the urge to make a voluntary career move. Thatâs a pretty big number! Sure the recession may have been a factor in their decisions or it could simply have been an avoidance of that little word ârisk.â But why? Fear of Change. Realistically, change can be exhilarating and terrifying at the same time. It can also result in phenomenal success or a tragic failure. Consequently, many find it easier to resist change altogether. Loyalty. While itâs not the craze it was in 1950, loyalty at work can still be an issue between employers and employees. And itâs the reason many cite for staying in an otherwise unfulfilling position. If this applies to you, be sure to read, âDoes Your Employer Deserve Your Loyalty?â Less Money. While some job changes involve a pay increase, others may involve a pay cutâ"especially when going from a highly skilled or stressful job to one with fewer responsibilities. While you may prioritize quality of life, others find it easier to be miserable and maintain their current lifestyle. Risk Averse. To some, status quo beats risk every time. If you are risk-averse, it can simply be easier to go through the motions than to face the unknown. As someone with a low-risk tolerance myself, I get it. But understand that taking a risk can be a fantastic career move. Perceived Stability. Perhaps youâre staying in your current job because you feel a certain amount of safety and stability. Whether the comfort stems from relationships with upper management or a perceived protection due to seniority, it can feel much safer to stay put than to throw caution to the wind and make a job change. Potential for Failure. For many, the reality of staying in a job with little engagement outweighs the thought of potential failure. The Reward! (The best âRâ of all!) Admittedly, there are many reasons to stay put in your current job. I just discussed six of them, and anyone in the mood to rationalize their decision to stay can likely rattle off dozens more. But there are also many potential benefits for making a career move. And thatâs where the ârewardââ¦the best âRâ of all comes into play! More Challenge. When youâre bored at work, the minutes feel like days. But finding a challenging new job engages your brain in a positive way and can actually make the morning commute more enjoyable. What a concept, right? More Happiness. Wouldnât it be nice to not dread Mondayâ¦or Tuesdayâ¦or Wednesday? While you may not find a job thatâs quite as enjoyable as your vacation, you have to admit that the concept of being genuinely happy with your life more than 1 or 2 weeks out of the year is alluring! More Money. There arenât many of us who would turn down a hefty pay raise from our current bossâ"myself included! The problem is that existing employers often canât or wonât bump salaries outside of certain boundaries. You may be very surprised what your talents are worth at the bargaining table with a new company. More Flexibility. If your current boss isnât interested in thinking out of the box with regard to work schedules, other companies may be! Whether youâre looking for work from home arrangements or some other arrangement, employers are often willing to go to extreme lengths to attract top talent. If youâre still torn between the urge to run screaming from the building (and your overly demanding boss!), or riding it out at your present jobâ¦take a deep breath. There are a lot of career coaches that can help you sort things out and decide which âRâ is right for you! This post was written byKathi Miller-Miller. Kathi is a sought-after career specialist and author ofâYour Journey from Fired to Hired.âKathi draws on her 25+ years of success (and failures!) to offer readers advice on topics ranging from dealing with that crazy boss to interview and job search tipsâ¦all in a light-hearted and easy to read style. Feel free to visit her @www.kathimillermiller.comwhere you can engage in the conversation, check out past posts and subscribe to her monthly newsletter. For the socially engaged, you can also find her on LinkedIn; Google+; Twitter; Pinterest and Facebook. Like what you just read? Share it with your friends using the buttons above. Like What You Read? Get Career Pivot Insights Check out the Repurpose Your Career Podcast Do You Need Help With ...
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