Here's a piece by Suze Orman on five signs it's time to find a new job. Suze's list:
1. Friday Is Your Favorite Day
2. You're Bored
3. Stress Is Your Middle Name
4. You're Underappreciated (and Overworked)
5. You Keep Saying, "If I Could Do It All Over, I Would Be a ...."
I can relate to these. Many of my former jobs had several (if not all!) of these items qualities. I'm sure many of you can identify with what she's saying.
Suze doesn't stop there, though. She offers some advice on what to do about it:
The idea here is to strategize and plan. Think about where you want to be one year or three years from now. Let your boss know your career goals -- don't assume he or she can read your mind. Make an appointment to talk about what work you need to do and skills you need to acquire to put you in a position for a promotion. Check in every month or so to discuss your progress.
If your boss isn't interested in your career progress but you like the company, scope out other opportunities at the organization. Because you're being proactive and thinking about your future, you have the luxury of networking and investigating over months. A division you really want to work with may not have a job for you today, but if they know you're interested, you may get a call a few months down the line.
Your career (and the amount of money you can make from it) is your single-biggest asset. Just like any other asset, you need to actively manage it in order to maximize its potential. I'll be posting more on this topic in the future. Stay tuned for some good stuff.
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