In a competitive world where there can never be enough
opportunities, professionals tend to burn out, and often in a job they are not
even happy in. Despite hardships with uncooperative colleagues, lack of
personal time, or poor salary, the hope is that it will all be worth the
effort. But there are some instances wherein you have to put your foot down for
yourself to go forward.
Letting go of a job that promises financial security is not an
easy decision, but making sure that you are doing your best – whether inside or
outside the company – is essential for your own progress. For a quick check,
consider the following aspects of your job, and if the answers satisfy you
enough to continue what you are doing, or if it is a waste of time.
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Does your job help you
achieve your dream for your career? The question here is whether you are proud
of what you do, and whether you will be able to convince others of its value.
Toxic work culture
No job, no brand, no company is worth your self-respect and
mental health. Unfortunately, some workplaces have an unhealthy culture of HR
department ignoring complaints of ill-treatment from bosses, which induce
anxiety and sometimes even depression. Since most of our waking hours are spent
at work, colleagues by extension become an active part of our professional
habitat; an unsupportive bunch can diminish your productivity. Even if you fall
back on your targets, if you are repeatedly treated with public humiliation by
the upper management instead of having civil conversations, no doubt that is
the final straw.
Challenging your
principals
Compromise is the rule of the day; but we all have our limits in
adapting too. If you feel that complying with your company’s strategies
(against your personal principles) will eventually lead to self-disgust, better
nip it in the bud. For instance, if you are a lawyer working for a corporate
company, and you feel that the company denies human rights to its employees,
ask yourself how you can change it. And if you cannot change the status quo or
take on the big bosses, and feels disturbed on a daily basis, that’s your time
to leave.
Little scope for personal
branding
Branding rules the world. You need to build your brand and make
yourself stand out to rise in career. If you want to build you career, say, as
a researcher, you need to be in an organization that needs knowledge
professionals in your field of expertise. Does your organization provide you
with the scope to showcase your potential? Unless you are planning a change of
field, the company you work for plays a significant role in branding you, and
upping your skills. Your branding tells future employers/clients that you are
the right person to satisfy their needs. View
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Despite hardships with
uncooperative colleagues, lack of personal time, or poor salary, the hope is
that it will all be worth the effort. But there are a few factors to look out
for.
No opportunity for growth
Do you want to do what your boss does? If you find the next
level in your current job unappealing, there is no reason to stay. To
understand the further step ups and possible promotions in your profile, seek
advice from mentors and those who have gone through similar experiences. After
all, sticking to age-old company traditions is a career killer. It is change
that opens doors to new opportunities. Make change happen proactively. Work
with the assumption that your role has to change every few years or you’re not
working right.
Not enabling your
ambition
Does your job help you achieve your dream for your career? The
question here is whether you are proud of what you do, and whether you will be
able to convince others of its value. You need to figure out what you want from
your future career – whether its money, flexibility, or excitement. A detailed
list of priorities can help you zero in on your ideal job. When you are in a
job you are not happy in, you may not be able to give it your best efforts,
which in turn will affect your confidence too
HERE YOU GO AND DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT ⚍
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