Everyone has their ups and downs in the workplace. However, if you start to feel the Monday blues every day it might be a sign that you need to change jobs. If your job is not working for you, it may be time to start planning your move and the way forward.
Before deciding to change jobs you should ask yourself a series of questions to ensure that you are making the right decision. What’s not working for you? Where do you see yourself working in a few years? What have you achieved in your current role? What obstacles are in your way of achieving your long term goals? These questions can be answered with friends and family who can advise you before a decision is made.
Spotting the Warning Signs
Like with anything, there are always warning signs that appear when things aren’t going well. Here are the warning signs you should look out for that could mean to look for another job.
Clock Watching
This is when you are constantly thinking of when the day or the week will end. This may be due to you being unoccupied and time could fly by if you simply find a job that you are satisfied with.
No Motivation/Passion
This is probably the most obvious sign that you need to change your working environment. If you have a lack of passion or interest in what you are doing a new role with new opportunities can get you motivated to get to work again.
Toxic Environment
If there are frequent moments of lack of enthusiasm or a poor interaction with colleagues then its probably time to change your job.
Tired
Your health is wealth. It is understandable that we all get stressed at work. Nonetheless, if you begin to have anxiousness and lack of productivity then it advised that you should have a career change.
So When is the Right Time To Change Jobs?
Not every time is the right time to change jobs. Before changing jobs, it is important to have started to search, if not already, while being in a secure position. This is because you do not want to be left stranded and future employers become very inquisitive about your unemployment. Your job search will also give you something positive to think about and look forward to rather than dreading every day at work.
The season or time of the year is also a factor to take into consideration when deciding when to change jobs. Each season varies in the volume of vacancies and competition of job roles. Here is how:
- Spring – this is probably the best time to start your job search as there are opportunities for both temporary and permanent workers. This is because the rush for New Year candidates has lessened.
- Summer – as many people are on holiday during the summer period there are many opportunities for temporary workers. People looking for more permanent roles also have an easy chance as there is less competition.
- Autumn – there is a lot of competition during this period. You should make sure your CV is up to date and your online presence is ready for the challenge.
- Winter – during the lead up to Christmas there are a lot of opportunities for seasonal temporary workers. There are also chances for permanent roles in the New Year, however, it can be quite competitive.
When leaving a job you have to make sure to leave in an appropriate manner. In other words, you should make sure you hand in your resignation letter at the time your employers have specified you to. You shouldn’t be tempted to storm off or make harsh comments due to your frustration because you’ll leave a bad impression of yourself.
If you need assistance looking for a new job, contact us on 0207 537 6607 or email us on recruitment@carringtonblake.com.