When should you switch your Job
This is a tricky question. You might be working in your
present job for quite long but you should also know that when do you have to
switch. Also, in private jobs it’s all about growth be it monetary or
organizational. And the secret to both lies in constant switching. So, for this
you need to know when is the bell going to ring and when you should start
looking for an opportunity outside.
Let’s have a look at the points given below to find out is
this the time for you to switch your job –
1. Learning –
First and foremost in the early stages of your career at least till 5-6 years
you must understand that learning is going to be extremely important for you.
Thus, focus on what and how much are you learning. If any time you feel that
your learning has stopped or it is not adding any value to your CV then this is
the time for you.
2. Boring – Of
course if you feel that you are dragging yourself to work every day or if you
are not finding it exciting to work then you should switch guys. There is no
point in working in so much pressure and mental exhaustion when you have the
easy option to switch.
3. Monetary
Issues – If you feel that you are underpaid in your current job then you must
switch. And I strongly believe that money is one of the major driving forces in
your job. Thus, at any point of time if you feel that you are being paid less
then you should never hesitate to switch.
4. Too Long – If
you have been in your current job for too long then you must switch. Otherwise
trust me you will soon become obsolete in the market. 3 years is the maximum
time to stay in a job. Post that if you are working in the same role then you
must switch.
5. Market
Condition – if you feel that the market has moved ahead o your friends are far
ahead in the career race, then you must switch. After all looking for options
and switching continuously will keep you informed about the market conditions
and also will keep you aware about your sector.
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