Did you know that as many as 1 in 4 people regret leaving their job? Here are four things for you to consider before you decide to quit your job.
Are you leaving a great group of co-workers?
If you love your workmates but don’t love your job, perhaps you can
- look at ways to improve your job so you can continue to work with them
- realise that there are ways to stay connected after you leave, such as catching up for lunch or meeting after work.
Are you leaving this job for the right reasons?
If you aren’t sure, work out what you don’t like about your job and see if you can
- improve it by making changes such as rebalancing your workload
- talk to your boss about other options that will address your concerns.
Are you leaving a great boss or role model?
If your answer is yes, think about ways to
- stay connected with them, for future advice and support
- develop a similar relationship with a new boss or work colleague.
Are you leaving because you think that there are no opportunities where you are?
If you haven’t thought about opportunities where you are, and you like your workplace, arrange to
- have a career conversation with your boss or your boss’s boss to find out what options are available to you
- consider taking on extra responsibility or seeking a promotion.
Whether you decide to stay or leave, thinking these things through will give you added confidence that you are making the right decision. As ever, with your career, I wish you
