5 signs that it is probably time to move on.

Scott Valenti

1/30/20251 min read

Here are 5 signs that it is probably time to move on.

๐Ÿ. ๐‹๐š๐œ๐ค ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‚๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐ซ ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ
If you find yourself stuck in a role with no clear career path or professional development opportunities, it may be time to explore a new job. Play it out... what does it look like if you stay another year? 3 years? 5 years? That gravy-train to career fulfillment can easily pass ya by...

๐Ÿ. ๐“๐จ๐ฑ๐ข๐œ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐„๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ
A workplace filled with negativity, poor communication, or lack of respect can lead to burnout and mental health challenges. If you dread going to work due to a toxic culture, itโ€™s a clear sign you need a fresh start. Finding a positive workplace culture with strong employee engagement can significantly boost your productivity and happiness. This is most commonly evident on Sunday night... how you feel about the week ahead...

๐Ÿ‘. ๐”๐ง๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐’๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ž๐ง๐ž๐Ÿ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ
Staying in a job that offers below-market pay or inadequate employee benefits can impact your financial stability and quality of life. If other companies in your industry are offering better compensation packages, including retirement plans, remote work options, and health insurance, it might be time to consider a career change. The cool thing about this one... you'll get what you're worth if you just set out to... GET WHAT YOU'RE WORTH!!!

๐Ÿ’. ๐…๐ž๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐”๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ž๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐Ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐
When your contributions go unnoticed or youโ€™re consistently assigned excessive workloads, it can lead to frustration and burnout. Employers who prioritize employee recognition and work-life balance are more likely to retain top talent. If your current employer doesnโ€™t appreciate your efforts, seek a role that does. This illustrates what it's like to work for a Leader or just a manager...

๐Ÿ“. ๐Œ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐œ๐ก ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐•๐š๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ ๐จ๐ซ ๐†๐จ๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ
If your current job doesnโ€™t align with your personal goals, ethical standards, or professional mission, it can feel unfulfilling. Searching for a job that matches your values, whether itโ€™s in sustainability, innovation, or community impact, can reignite your passion for your career and maybe even redefine it!

These are the top 5 things I have seen from the questionnaires I have my clients fill out. There are a few more but 90% of job seekers site one or more above as their reasons for wanting to move on.

How about you? Is your top reason listed here or is there something else?

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