POSSESSED BOSS AND OTHER SIGNS YOU NEED TO QUIT THAT JOB

Anshuman Kukreti

Anshuman is a professional writer and a keen follower of the global job market. An engineer by qualification and an artist at heart, he writes on various topics related to employment across the globe. Currently he is working for Naukrigulf. Reach him @ LinkedIn and Twitter.

As the year reaches a close and you start introspecting regarding the changes to make, it’s quite inevitable to think about your performance since the inception of your job. Right from every review meeting you had with your manager, to those targets which made everything go haywire. It’s a human tendency to get frustrated and think about calling it a day, but there sure is a set way to go about things. It’s true, every company is not going to be the ‘dream company’ you’ve put in your sweat for.

However, it’s equally true that this isn’t your last job either. The game has just begun. For you to get a clearer picture, mentioned below are few signs that’ll make it conspicuous enough for you to pull your brakes at the right time. This might be crucial, so dart sufficient number of glances.

• When You Start Getting Concerned About Your Growth

It’s nice to sip a cup of tea and sit on your work-chair, resting your back all day long. Of course, you’re getting paid well-enough to suffice, but is that it? There needs to be something to nip your back time and again. Something that intrigues you and pushes you beyond your limits. If it doesn’t stimulate you and force you to run your mind in a hundred different directions, then chances of growth might be meagre. Goes without saying, once you stop learning and growing in your job, it’s time to flip things!

• You’re Finding it Hard to Fit into the Company’s Culture

Brandon had a habit of eating his lunch by himself, sitting alone. Not his fault, he was habitual to being a loner. However, his company culture stood poles apart. Yes, he sure did make the right choice by switching to a company which suited this idiosyncrasy in a better way. Being an employee implies that you’re a part of the team. Feeling like an outcast would only make things worse, if not terminal. So, it might just be the right time to find a work environment better suited to the way you go about things.

• You Get A Feeling That Your Boss Needs Exorcism

The clichéd line of thought that claims -‘the boss is always right’ has been negated by a number of career experts round the globe. Still, if you feel that there’s way too much mental pressure and work load you’re being burdened with, then it just might be the right time to put down your papers. There’s no point having sleepless nights and experiencing constant feelings of inadequacy. In case you’re able to comprehend and relate even by a modicum, search for the door and start running!

• You Begin to Feel the Tinge of Monotony

Work often gets systematic, but in case it starts being a tasteless gum, you’re stuck in the wrong place my friend! Some days sure are more exciting than others, but a snooze-fest everyday isn’t what you joined this company for, right? Boredom from work is often cited as the prime symptom of throwing in the towel. The moment you start feeling less intrigued by your work, motivation level drops and eventually the efficacy. So, do watch out whether you’re still interested or not.

• Retirement Seems So..So Far Away

You might be the young and dynamic professional in your company, but if you have been thinking about retirement lately, then you definitely should consider changing careers. It’s a way better approach to start things afresh, rather than thinking about the terminus and dreading the path in between.

• There’s Way Too Much Negativity Around

It might be your boss’s knack of looking down at you every time or the colleagues not finding you worth to be socialized with, ways you can smell negativity are numerous. If you’ve lost the will to put in efforts not only in your daily tasks, but how you dress, act or go about the smallest of tasks as well, there’s no shred of doubt that it’s time for a change. Sticking with the wrong organization is the habit you need to get rid of. These might be the reasons you were looking for to take an escape. So without further ado, put a step forth and start looking for better avenues in your professional life.

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