Work is one of the factors that most influences our well-being and happiness We spend many hours of the day working, and feeling fulfilled in this area of our life is crucial to having a full life.
Scientific studies show that job satisfaction is a key variable not only for the worker’s well-being, but also for the company’s productivity and its results.
Since work is one of the most important areas of our life, it is necessary that we are happy with the work we do, that we feel valued and that we can grow within the company.
Unfortunately, we are not always going to feel satisfied at work, and something that can affect other areas of our lives. But, How do you know if it is time to change jobs? In the following lines we give you some keys to make the decision to change jobs or continue in the position you are in.
1. Work does not fulfill you
Many times, we choose jobs out of necessity or thinking only about money. In our article “Science affirms that money is a drug and does not bring happiness” we already talked about the disadvantages of having this mentality.
Since work is so important to us, it is necessary that we enjoy what we do; Otherwise, in one way or another it will affect our happiness. Work is closely related to personal development Therefore, knowing what you want to be and exercising self-knowledge is key to being able to choose well when it comes to work. Knowing our motivations and our talents is the starting point to do what we like.
It is clear that when money is necessary, it is important to keep the job. Now, if you don’t like what you do, you have a hard time getting up in the morning to go to work, and you feel sad just thinking about the work you do, perhaps you should think about looking for another job.
2. There is no possibility of development
One of the keys to happiness at work is feeling that you can grow within a company , because it allows you to look towards the future with optimism and motivates you to continue fighting to go further. However, when a company does not put interest in the development of its workers, their level of satisfaction drops, something that also affects their productivity and the results of the organization. If you’ve been at your company for years and feel stuck, maybe it’s time to think about making a job change.
Although money does not bring happiness, it is important to cover our basic needs Furthermore, money can be a motivation (as long as it is not the only thing that motivates us), and no one likes to work for free. To be happy it is not necessary to earn a fortune, but we must feel that the remuneration is fair based on the work we do. Otherwise, we will feel unmotivated and we will think about looking for another employment alternative.
3. You feel that the way you work is not appropriate
It is very common to feel that the problem is not in what one does, but in the work dynamics with which a company operates Stop and think if you have detected this problem in your professional field.
Bosses are important in a company because the decisions they make affect the entire organization and especially the positions that are hierarchically below them. Scientific studies also show that leadership styles influence employee well-being and performance.
Therefore, if you have a bad relationship with your boss and you don’t think there is a solution, you better consider a way out.
5. You are stressed or burned out
And the leadership style of superiors can cause, among other phenomena, work stress and burnout. Stress in the organization is a very common condition that affects the occupational health of workers and the results of the company.
Although it is always necessary to try to find a solution, either in the company or with therapy sessions to better manage these situations, there are situations in which the stressors are not going to disappear. In these cases, it is better to look for another job.
6. You don’t fit with the company’s values
Feeling comfortable in a company has a lot to do with being aligned with the values it has If you think there are ethical and moral differences in how the company does things, you may need to rethink whether you want to continue in that job.
7. You don’t feel valued
We all like to feel valued, especially when it comes to our work
If you see that you do not receive positive feedback despite doing your job well, that you have been in the company for a long time with very good results and your bosses do not seem to care or they do not count on you for a promotion despite how much you contribute to the organization, it is time to look for new job opportunities.
Nobody wants to feel like a slave to their job, and that’s why schedules are important Some companies require their workers to be fully available daily, for example, shifts with excessive hours and very long breaks in between. This can make it difficult to balance work and family, especially when there are responsibilities.
9. You suffer from mobbing
The relationship with coworkers is extremely important to be well at work A negative phenomenon that can occur in organizations is mobbing or psychological harassment at work, which usually causes, among other negative consequences, depression, anxiety, personality changes or a feeling of detachment from the company.
Now, mobbing can not only occur between workers, but can occur, for example, between a manager and a worker.
10. You think you can give more
When we feel underutilized and believe that we can give more to the company, demotivation can take over us
One should feel useful at work, as well as valued. If you think you aspire to more, you probably want to leave the job for one that better fits your skills.
11. You are bored
Another phenomenon that we have talked about in previous Psychology and Mind articles is boredom at work
The negative consequences of this condition are many, including demotivation, and the causes can be varied: performance of tasks below the worker’s needs, monotonous tasks, impossibility of promotion, etc. It’s always good to let the company know how you feel. If they don’t take action, it’s your decision to continue in that job.
