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Think
twice before you decide to quit
www.employmentdigest.net - Bill posted in 2005
It doesn’t
matter if you’re 20 years old or 50, there comes a day when
you think: “I want to quit my job.” Some people get over
feeling this way when their job situation improves. Others,
however, never shake it. In fact, it becomes stronger every day
— quitting is all they think about. You may be one of those
people asking yourself: “Can I just quit? Can I afford it?
Will I get another job? Will I only end up hating it just as
much at the one I’m quitting? What will my family or friends
think of me if I quit?”
While these are tough questions, the stress caused by staying
with a job you desperately want to leave can be worse. Research
has shown that everything from depression to heart problems can
be caused by workplace stress. You may finally reach the
conclusion that for the sake of your health and peace of mind,
you need to move on. Still, there are some things to consider
before you just walk out the door. First, you’ve got to decide
what you want to do next. Don’t focus only on quitting —
focus on what comes after you quit.” You really need to know
what kind of job you want, not just what you want to leave,”
says Richard Lamond, senior vice president and chief human
resources officer with Spherion Corp., a staffing and recruiting
company. Specifically, you should consider what you like and
don’t like about your current job. It makes no sense to quit
one job, only to jump right back into the same situation at
another company. What excites you? What bores you to tears? Are
there skills you wish you had? Do you see yourself doing the
same type of work, only at a smaller — or larger — company?
Give yourself a chance to dream — come up with something you
would love to do. Then, more realistically, decide what parts of
it are within your reach. What do you need to do to attain the
job you desire?” These days, people have to be mindful of
their career ambitions and goals,” Lamond says. “It’s OK
to think about your next job. It’s OK to manage your own
career.” Those who want to leave a job also should consider
the current job market before making the leap. By checking out
companies hiring in the area, either through online sources or
through local job ads, a person can weigh the chances of landing
a new position quickly. Keep in mind that some professionals
look for more than half a year before landing a new job, or must
consider relocating to get the position they want.” You
shouldn’t resign a job unless you’ve got somewhere else to
go, or at least the resources to support yourself,” Lamond
says.
“The
only way you should leave right away is if something illegal is
going on.” Once you’ve decided to quit, it’s also a good
time to get your resume in top shape and to begin networking
with other professionals to learn of potential jobs. It still is
often the personal recommendations that help someone land a new
position. Many professional organizations have job postings, and
you should become familiar with the current demand for your
skills.
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