4 Signs You Need a New Job For the New Year

A few months ago, I suggested it’s probably time for you to get a new job if you fell into one of five categories. 

Here are four other reasons you should consider leaving your job for a new one:

Your talent and drive has no place to go in your company:
You know you’re amazing and your boss knows it, but there’s no place in your company for you to do what you do best. Perhaps you’re a budding or full out genius when it comes to operations but there’s no foreseeable openings for that in your company. Or maybe you are a creative whiz with great ideas and you’re in a culture of “If it’s not broken, don’t mess with it.” Your company might be great in some ways but it’s not great for you. It’s time for you to leave.

You’re amazing but your boss doesn’t get that:
If your boss loves you, but he or she isn’t able to see how capable you are, you’re in a bad job. The biggest impact on your work success is your immediate supervisor or boss. She’s the primary person who can open up doors for more responsibility and visibility within your company. You’d be better off with a boss that didn’t like you, but respected and rewarded your talent and drive, and could make things happen for you. If you don't have that kind of boss, it’s time for you to find one.

You’re amazing but your boss isn’t:
Your boss isn’t likely to be able to see greatness in you if they don’t have it in themselves to some extent. Even if they do, what influence would your boss have with senior management? If he or she is good at their job but not great, who is going to listen to her? You need a boss that can get the attention from the ones that can really boost your career. If that’s not your boss, you really should think about leaving.

You want to be challenged more:
The truth is that most companies and managers don’t get anywhere near the best out of their employees. When was the last time your boss challenged you to be more and to do greater things because he or she knew you had it in you? I’m not saying you shouldn’t challenge yourself. It’s your responsibility to do just that. However, a great boss can see things in you that you don’t see in yourself, and inspire and challenge you to become even greater. Find that boss, but to do that, you just might have to leave your current job behind. 

                                                                 - Alan Allard, Executive Coach

 

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