“The sooner we let go of holding on, the sooner we can hold on to the beauty of what’s unfolding before us. Nothing was ever meant to stay the same forever.” – Julieanne O’Connor

 

Forever jobs aren’t really a thing anymore. That’s not to say they don’t exist, but it certainly isn’t the norm like it used to be. Now, as wonderful as it is to know that your life has the potential to change, fly off in exciting directions, and offer you more than one relentless career experience until you’re done with work entirely, it also has tricky elements. What to do next? Where to sidestep to? Is this industry even where I want to work anymore? Is it time to let go yet… or not?

That’s it, isn’t it? Have I got everything out of this job? Has it reached its limit? Is my time here done? Not sure how to answer any of these? Then start by listening to yourself and being conscious of some of the signs. Let yourself consider a different future, and see how it makes you feel.

 

1. You Feel Unchallenged

Perhaps you have gotten all that you can get from this job. As an actor, I am always looking to learn. If I feel that there is nothing left to learn or challenge me, then I will likely not return to that particular job or employer. If you can feel stagnation creeping in, or that you have stopped caring because you are bored… get out of there!

2. You’ve Reached the Top

Similarly, if you have reached the top of your game in the role you are currently in, and there is no place in the business for you to progress to, then find somewhere that does.

3. Unworkable Work/Life Balance

Businesses should prioritise the work/life balance of their employees. The fact is some do, and some don’t. You may be in a job where you spend more time at work than you should. And that might have been something you were perfectly OK with once upon a time. However, if you now feel like the balance doesn’t work for you anymore. If you now feel like work is taking up too much space to make you happy… now might be the time to re-evaluate.

4. You Don’t Want to Go to Work

If your wellbeing is being impacted by the mere idea of going to work. If you can’t sleep because of the idea of getting the terrain in the next morning. If anxiety fills your chest when you think of your desk… then the risk of moving may well be worth it. Of course, you should consider whether what’s causing these feelings is fixable. But if it isn’t, don’t hesitate, look ahead.

5. The Company Just Doesn’t Sit with Your Values Anymore

Companies, like people, evolve over time. Even if you felt that your ethos and the company’s ethos were aligned when you joined, that is not to say that they will be aligned forever. The business might have changed its priorities away from your beliefs and employee wellbeing. You may have had an experience that has fundamentally changed your outlook. Both of those things might have happened. Like any relationship, two parties can grow apart. The chasm may be fillable, or perhaps it’s time to call the whole thing off.

6. You Want to Move

Perhaps, when you think about moving on to the next chapter of your journey, the idea isn’t actually that scary. Changing your job, or even your career, is a huge deal, and it should be scary. You should have questions and it is normal to have doubts. However, if this scary thing is starting to feel like it might be a blessed relief. Nay, maybe it even excites you, then you should absolutely explore it. Life is too short, and if the choice is excitement over mundanity and resignation to a situation you are not really OK with anymore… well, I know which one I would pick.

By Chris Thomson

 

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