Signs It’s Time For A New Job

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There is nothing worse than having a tough time at work. You wake up every morning dreading day to day and you don't want to get into the office because you don't want to feel low, tense or worried about the job you’re in. When you are having a tough time in the office, you need to recognise what the signs are that you should be jumping ship and going elsewhere. You can bet that you will have a better time looking for a new job than you would staying in one you’re starting to hate, right?

Quitting may not be the best thing to do financially, so you should be looking for a job while you’re employed. Whether that be energy contract jobs that fit shorter timescales or a perm role that is more up your street, you need a job that suits your soul. Depending on your circumstances in life, it could be a better option to find a job in a company you could do well in. You should go to work feeling excited about the day and the goals you’re going to smash and if that means moving on to a new position, then do it. There are several reasons you should go for a new job, but happiness is the best reason to not wait. Below, we’ve got the signs that you need to see that tell you that it’s time to get a new job. 

Once you know the signs of needing a new job, you might feel more empowered to go ahead and get the job you want and not stay in a role that isn’t serving you anymore. Let’s take a look!

1. You are thinking about it. If you are already thinking about the possibilities of new jobs then it’s a pretty good sign you should go and get one. A wandering mind is one that has to be stopped and the best way to do that is to get the new job you keep thinking about. Everyone has a bad day but when those bad days blur into one another so often, you are going to daydream. The grass isn't always greener, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't go and find out.
2. Your conversations are non-stop work. You’re complaining about work to your partner. You’re complaining about work to your colleagues. You’re complaining about work to the barman in the pub on the corner – those complaints are normal, but when they are that excessive, you should consider whether you need a new job or not.
3. You’re already dreaming of never having to work again. Retirement is wasted on the elderly because by the time you get to enjoy some time alone, you are often too infirm or ill to enjoy it. So you’re dreaming of it now, quitting and living your best life as if you never have to work again. It’s a sure sign that you’re not enjoying your job and you really do need a new one. 
4. You cannot sleep. The stress about your job and whether you should keep it or not is getting to a point of you being unable to sleep. Your regular sleep patterns are disrupted and you are finding it hard to stay focused as a result. Your sleep being interrupted is a good sign it’s time to move onto something that’s more fun for you to be involved in.
5. You’re ill all the time. Employee absenteeism is a thing and if your employer isn't looking after you properly, those absentee numbers are going to be higher than ever. If you are finding that you are off work all the time with sickness, then it may be time to find a job that’s less stressful on your body. 
6. You’re coping with alcohol or drugs. If you are turning to coping mechanisms that are detrimental to your health, then you need to have a look at whether moving your job is the best possible option for you.
7. You dread Monday. The weekend is the only time most of us get to relax and unwind so when Monday comes along, you’re hating the idea of it already! The thing is, you’re going to have to either adjust your working week or you’re going to have to get a job that makes Monday feel exciting! 
8. You’re just bored. If you’re sitting at your desk and you’re bored with the work you’re doing, you need change and you’re going to achieve that change only when you go looking for it. You need to look at the way you’re spending your working day and see whether you could spend it in a better way.

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