Do you leap out of bed every morning, eager to get to your job and put in a full day of work? Or do you feel a little more like a prisoner on death row?
Here’s six helpful signs that could help you decide if it’s time to make that career change.
Sign #1: Your Job Is Making You a Jerk
When you started your job you were the happy person who greeted people with a smile and an upbeat attitude. But lately, you’ve become more ill-tempered and ready to go “Postal”.
Sign #2: You’re Driving Loved Ones Crazy With Your Complaining
You’re not Grumpy at work or driving your coworkers crazy with your venting. Why? Because you save it all for the dinner table. If you haven’t figured it out already, constantly complaining to friends and family is a bad sign.
Sign #3: You’re Thinking About Everything But Work
Is your butt in your office chair while your mind is anywhere but? We all know that feeling, but using your work computer to catch up on YouTube videos is a sign you’ve lost interest in your job.
Sign #4: Your Industry Is on Life Support
VHS Movie Rental. Beeper Sales. Typewriter repair . If you’re getting signs that your industry or product is becoming a thing of the past, don’t turn a blind eye. Do something about it.
Sign #5: You Don’t Feel Like You Fit In
Whether it’s in middle school, a party, or your company office, no one enjoys feeling like the odd man out. Because you spend so much time at work, you want your company and industry to reflect your personality, interests, and values.
Sign #6: You’d Rather Go to the Dentist Than to Your Job
We’ve all had that “call in sick” feeling in the morning. You know, those days when you’d rather get a root canal without anesthesia than clock in at the office. But if that feeling visits you five mornings a week, it may be a sign that something’s gotta give.
