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Should I Quit My Job? There are a lot of pithy sayings out there. For example, in the world of football there is stuff like "If you have to ask if you have a Q
by mindcrime 4y ago
Should I Quit My Job?
There are a lot of pithy sayings out there. For example, in the world of football there is stuff like "If you have to ask if you have a QB, you don't have a QB." And so on. I think a similar pithy saying could apply here:
If you have to ask if you should quit your job, then you should quit your job.
I'm not trying to be glib here. What I mean is, if you're at the point that you're asking this, you already know at least sub-consciously that you want to leave. Maybe some reconciliation would be possible with a good mediator or something, but here's the thing: leaving is probably the best way to get more money anyway, and periodic change in scenery can be beneficial in general. Add it all up, and you might ask "why bother even trying to work things out here?"
The thing is though, you have a job (for now) and as long as you aren't sabotaging yourself by being too negative (outwardly) to the point of getting yourself fired, you have the luxury of making a change on your own terms. You can smile, say "yes, more pudding please", and do what they ask, while working on your exit strategy behind the scenes. Do any skills enhancement, interview prep, whatever you want to do, do practice interviews if you want, and then interview for new positions with the benefit of being able to be picky about what offers you consider (or accept).
It's always best to job-hunt while you have a job, as they say.
- roflyear 4y agoThanks. I have to admit I have had similar thoughts but it is good to hear it from you. There are circumstances in this job that make it somewhat attractive, unfortunately. And it is not unenjoyable. But I suppose that is always the case in some way :)