The signs you should quit your job are everywhere, yet for some bizarre reason, you keep ignoring all of them. Wake up! Looking back, my only childhood regret was staying with girlfriends for too long. I'm not sure the reasons why. I'm sure I can peel away the psychological layers and find a kid who undervalued his worth. But what fun would that be?! My point is that work is a relationship too. And oftentimes, the ride is over well before we are willing to see the signs or accept reality. If you are experiencing more than three of these signs to leave your job, it is probably best to check yourself before you wreck yourself, because it sounds like this work wave is about to crash. Rather than dwell on my only regret, I have learned from it. I now read the writing on the wall and move on when the universe tells me it is time. … [Read more...] about 19 Signs You Should Quit Your Job (Or Leave Your Partner)
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Scared To Leave Your Job: Anxiety or Excitement?
Are you feeling stuck in your current job and are too afraid to quit your job? I think it’s a fairly common mindset. The quote, “The evil that we know is best” sums it up. But is it anxiety or anticipatory excitement you feel when you think about leaving your job? How Do You Tell the Difference? It’s normal to be fearful of the unknown. We are creatures of habit who don’t usually willingly embrace change. But let’s say that you are already in the process of actively job seeking. You’ve had a couple promising interviews. Then you get an actual offer and maybe a little panic sets in, possibly kicking up all the self-doubt that lurks just below the surface. But then feelings of excitement start. Here’s how it might go: “Oh, no, I can’t possibly do that job!” “It would be so great to get out of here, though!” “The new job would figure out that I haven’t a clue what I’m doing.” “But they like me!” “I could do this!” To me, that just reflects anticipatory excitement, … [Read more...] about Scared To Leave Your Job: Anxiety or Excitement?