5 Things To Consider When You’re At A Crossroads In Your Career

Should I stay or should I go? What to do if you hate your job

 

By Lilly Croucher

 

If you’ve arrived at this article, it is more than likely you are at a crossroads in your career and you are looking for an answer to a simple question…

 

“Should I stay in my job, or should I go?”

 

Since the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, people’s priorities have changed thus impacting their work and their commitments.

There are negative connotations around leaving your job, such as being seen as disloyal, lazy, or ungrateful.

If you are considering leaving your job and you’re thinking like this then get those ideas out of your head.

There are many reasons people leave their jobs, with millions of workers changing jobs every year, and can be a positive step towards taking control of your future.

Workers in the UK will have 12 different jobs throughout their lifetime, spending an average of 4.1 years in the same role.

1. When do I know it’s time to quit?

There are three aspects to consider when deciding whether to leave your current employment: the role, the company, and the industry.

You could be in the right role, but the wrong company culture, or it’s the right sector, but the role doesn’t challenge you.

Having a conversation about changing roles or moving teams with someone at work could make you happier and stop you from resigning unnecessarily.

However, if you are feeling miserable and dread going to work every Monday morning then this is a sign to leave.

Before handing in your notice, make sure you understand what the root cause of your dissatisfaction is.

2. Work Colleagues

What are your colleagues like? Are they supportive or not? Is your manager difficult or distant? Do you feel valued as an employee? If you don’t think you are being treated fairly, this is worth looking at or even calling out.

3. Company Culture

Many people talk about a toxic work environment being the reason for leaving, but what does this mean for you?

Do your colleagues disrespect you or other employees? Does your boss shout at their employees at any given opportunity? Are there unrealistic expectations constantly asked of you?

Whatever it may be, a negative work culture can be demoralising so it’s important to be aware of the signs and make a judgment call when enough is enough.

4. The Role

Where you like working for the company, it might be the role that’s not working for you. Think about if this role is challenging enough for you, maybe you feel bored or that you’ve outgrown the role, but a promotion isn’t available.

Or it’s the opposite where the role’s responsibilities are too much for you and you’re constantly stressed or even burnt out. Sometimes it’s as simple as your pay not reflecting your expertise.

Career mobility, pay rise, and working conditions could all be revised with a conversation with your manager however, if these important areas are not addressed, then this could be a sign to start job searching.

5. The Decision

In the end, only you can know when it’s time to leave but, having the knowledge and understanding of what the driving force is can make for a more wise and more informed decision that will help guide you towards better opportunities.

If you have ever thought about a career in events and conference producing, there are loads of great benefits that the industry has right now.

The American and European events markets are currently thriving and will continue to grow over the next few years.

The clients we recruit for are all highly respected companies usually, SMEs that prioritise personal development, career first progression and are committed to a healthy work-life balance.

If you’re ready to take the leap and find your dream job, in Conference Producing, Event Marketing or Sales Sponsorship – MAKE YOUR MOVE. REGISTER FOR A NEW JOB

Please take a look at our website for more information on the recruitment services, jobs and insights we provide  www.jbrecruitment.co.uk

You can also follow us on LinkedIn – https://lnkd.in/ehBMTFE

Jackson Barnes Recruitment delivers international recruitment solutions within the events, media and publishing sectors. Working with commercial and not for profit organisations and institutions. Jackson Barnes place from entry level up to MD in the following positions:

• Researchers
• Conference producers
• Event Marketing professionals
• Sales professionals – delegate, sponsorship and Business Development
• Event Managers
• Editors
We recruit for organisations in UK and overseas with success in London, Dubai, New York, Singapore and Australia.