5 Signs You are Ready to Quit Your Job

 

There comes a time when the thought of quitting starts to come to mind. Almost everyone goes through this phase as an employee. But how do you know whether you should act on this or not?

While the decision may seem tough, there are signs that point to your readiness to quit.

Quitting does mean no monthly income until you find another job. The sacrifice you make now will prove to be beneficial for you and your career in the long run. The first step to my secret to success was to quit my 9 to 5. So, if you experience the following 5 signs, it's time for you to quit your job.

You have little to no desire to excel in the organization

You’ve always admired and looked up to the seniors in your organization, hoping one day to be in their position. You worked hard under their supervision, learning the trade and emulating them. Until one day, you realize you no longer have those aspirations. This could be due to your interest subsiding in the work/organization or the lack of work and life balance.

Whatever the case may be, you should not ignore the sign. If you no longer have the drive to excel at an organization, you need to leave. You are only wasting your time by staying there. When you can be doing something else that you enjoy and would likely excel at. 

You constantly dream about starting something of your own

Most of us have been there, daydreaming about our own business while at work. But how often do you do it? If you find yourself daydreaming more than working, it's time for you to quit your job and pursue your dream.

But don’t just quit because you want total autonomy. While autonomy is one of the reasons to quit, it shouldn’t be your sole reason. The fact that you have a business idea and have the desire to pursue it should be your main reason. Only then will you be able to struggle to make it a reality because there will be a lot of struggling.

There is always uncertainty in life and there is no better time to start a business than when you are constantly thinking about it, especially when it is unintentional. 

You no longer see yourself growing

Unless you are on the verge of retirement, you should always strive to learn and grow. This is the only way you continue to evolve while in an organization. When you notice your growth, in terms of knowledge and skills, become stagnant, you need to consider quitting.

Growth and learning are important for us to stay interested in an organization. The job market is more competitive than ever before. You can’t expect to land or progress without constant growth and development. If you find yourself in an organization that doesn’t offer much development, you should move on.

You constantly stress about work

The workplace environment plays a role in our mental and physical health. If you find yourself having sleepless nights, overburdened with work then you work in a toxic environment. Yes, the economy is down, and finding work may be difficult but that doesn’t mean you harm yourself working in a toxic organization.

It may be difficult for a person going through work stress to identify the impact it is having on them. Working through it is also tough. Seeking professional help from a mental health professional is the best way to go about it. They can help you destress and weigh out your options, so you can take your life back.

You pickup activities that allow you to numb yourself, post-work

Do you find yourself indulging in activities that allow you to numb yourself after work? Many people turn towards alcohol or play video games for hours as a form of “destress.” These activities might soothe the pain but it is only momentarily. The fact that you have to go in day after day to a job that burns you out is not healthy.

Any job that impacts your physical and mental health is not worth it. Your health should be your top priority, you should quit any job that puts it at risk.

Quitting a job isn’t an easy decision, especially when you don’t have another offer lined up. But when a job affects your health or provides no further development, you have no choice but to look elsewhere. No matter how scared you are, always remember that you will find something better.