Reasons to Leave My Job
Posted: Sunday, October 21, 2007
by Tom Watson
Pretend that I am you and I want to leave my job. You are probably having the following thoughts and feelings in this article and I am conveying them to you as a realization that you are not alone and it may be time for you to move on. Here goes.
The first thing I have to realize is that I cannot leave my job before I find another one. This may take some time, but it is a fact that I need a job to support myself and provide for my family and meet commitments. However, looking for a new job in my spare time will help improve my attitude, or at least, make my present situation more bearable knowing there is light at the end of the tunnel.
There is just no satisfaction or a feeling of accomplishment at work anymore. Perhaps when I leave my job and go to another it will be more rewarding and fulfilling.
There have been talks about downsizing, or corporate restructure and layoffs. This will possibly affect me. I need more stability in my work.
Another reason I should leave my job is the boredom and the feeling of not wanting to be there. As a result, my work seems to be lacking quality. My hours are getting longer. I am tired of this kind of work.
I should leave my job because I do not respect the company I work for anymore. There was a time when I did, but things within these walls have changed. It has lost its lustre.
My work assignments seem to be changing for the worst. By that I mean they do not seem to have the importance or the urgency as they did before. I do not feel important. I should leave my job and find one where I am more appreciated.
My dream is to never having to work for somebody else again. I would like to start my own business. I could offer services or products to the public, relating to my passions and live the life I want to live.
Any of these feeling you are having are legitimate ones and should not be taken lightly. It is your life and you deserve all the happiness you strive for. But I repeat, you should not leave your job before locating another one. Doing so could be more devastating than staying where you are.
Also, if there are issues at work, communication is a key element to getting them resolved. Talk to your boss about any concerns. But, if conditions remain the same and are unlikely to change, then perhaps its time to look for work where your employer shows more concern and respect.
Tom Watson is the owner of Blue Collar USA, a website dedicated to encouraging and motivating the hourly wage earner. New report Changing Your Life Motivation for the Blue Collar Worker. Visit http://www.usabluecollar.com/site/1618467/page/926328
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Top-level comments on this article: (6 total)I understand that life will be a whole lot easier if I locate another job before leaving the one I have. In my case I've been looking for another job ever since I started this current one and haven't been receiving positive feedback from employers. This is because in the TV Industry working for a commercial station then to Public Access(I don't mean PBS) seems backwards. Public Access is regarded by commercial stations as the lowest of the todenpole. So, do I stick around at a job that offers no job growth or satisfaction or should I just take that leap of faith and dive headon into TV/video production business, which I started 3years ago.
yes, extremley helpful as no-one around me seems to care or understand about me wanting to leave my job as it was always only supposed to be a stepping stone position,but i have been there un happily for 6 years,and think about leaving every day but need a job to go into 1st,also my job leaves me with very little time or energy to look for another job,i do what i can when i can but is nowhere near good enough, i fear i may be stuck in this horrible situation,but strive to find a way out.....for my sanity. Dee Grover.
I feel like I'm stuck in another life. It was not my choice to get a job in the food industry, they just happened to be the first ones to offer a job to a 20-year old with no college degree. That was 8 years ago and even though I enjoyed a couple of promotions and have moved to an even bigger company, it's still all Food-industry stuff and I'm tired of it. I don't care about this industry, I think it's deceptive to consumers and it has nothing to do with what I want to do with my life which is to work in the publishing industry. But you need a degree for that, you see? I'm in school now but it will take forever to finish and I want out NOW. I can't do this anymore.
good articles - i havent had a regular job now in almost 5 years - honestly it would be a little strange having to get up and be somewhere by 8am
Good article, i haven't left my job yet but my sick leave exceded the maximum numbers and i'm looking at a lay off now, i was looking for a job at that time and i was really in a mental distress. i couldn't work. i don't want to continue this shift job i want to sleep at night and have true weekends.
Good point about not leaving untill you have found another job. But for me everyday is a major stress, feeling depressed before,during and after work and as a result shouting at everybody including my family and friend. Incidents at work are always happening, the staff don't always get on. I've been on with stress before one of the managers was supportive for in total about 2 days afterwards, the main boss has never mentioned it since. They may be suprised to know I'm handing my notice in tomorrow but I don't have bills to pay while I live at home. I'll be paid a months wage in a couple of weeks so I'll use that untill i get another job. Good article though even if it may not apply me :)
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