Top 20 reasons to quit your job
21 items ranked
When do you know if it's time to move on?
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1.
You've began to dread going to work
No matter what, when you start dreading going to work in the morning, it's time to quit your job.
12 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
2.
Your boss/coworker is planning to kill you
11 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
3.
Your stress level is so high at work that it is affecting your physical or mental health
Watch for the signs of burnout and if they can't be cured, move on.
10 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
4.
Your relationship with family and friends is being negatively affected.
Remember is about balance. When your work is completely taking you away from the things that matter, it might be time to consider another job.
8 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
5.
Your relationship with your manager is damaged beyond repair.
5 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
6.
You are being ignored and unappreciated.
3 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
7.
You are bored stiff and your opportunities for advancement are limited.
1 point - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
8.
Not doing what you love
Passion is difficult to fake, you are either doing what you love or you are not
1 point - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
9.
Your job security is somehow threatened.
1 point - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
10.
Your commute really sucks.
Wasting many hours a day in traffic is just not worth the pay sometimes.
0 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
11.
Your life situation has changed.
Perhaps you need more flexibility or your priorities have changed due to some life altering events Perhaps you have married or had a baby, and want or need to find better opportunities to support your family.
-1 point - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
12.
You want to work on your own terms
Maybe you are ready to start your own business or work from home.
-2 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
13.
Your values are at odds with the corporate culture.
If you’re the odd person out and you stick out like a sore thumb, and you find it difficult to blend in no matter how much you try
-2 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
14.
You've burned your bridges with your coworkers
If you’re having issues with anyone at work or if nobody likes you, then you’d be hard pressed to last much longer at your position.
-2 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
15.
You’re planning a career change.
-2 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
16.
Your reputation has soured at this job.
So why not start fresh elsewhere?
-2 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
17.
If you realize that your benefits are insufficient.
You realize that your 1 week of vacation and no 401K is just not good enough anymore
-2 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
18.
Tired of hierarchy and office politics
-2 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
19.
The company is suffering some hardships and looks like it’ll fold.
When the ship is sinking, you’re allowed to bail.
-2 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
20.
Your company is ethically challenged.
If you are convinced that your company is acting unethically you may have a hard time reconciling this with your own values.
-2 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
21.
You need to relocate.
If for some reason you need to leave your neighborhood, your job will be just one of the casualties of your move.
-2 points - added 15 years ago by Naya Lizardo -
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