If you currently have a job that you feel sucks the life out of you day after day, you may be giving serious thought to quitting. This is especially common in the last few years as people are leaving their jobs more rapidly than ever before. While you have no doubt it would be great to leave the job, there are also some realities you may need to think about before giving your resignation. Thus, rather than act on impulse and quit your job before thinking things through, here are four important factors to consider before making this life-changing decision.
What Are Your Alternatives?
Before you quit your job, think carefully about your alternatives. Do you have another job already lined up? Have you decided to go back to school to pursue a totally different type of career? In most cases, it is best to not give up one job until you have been hired for a new one. However, if you have a few months of savings built up, you could quit your job and take some time off while you search for another job or start your own business. By considering your alternatives early on, you can avoid any unpleasant surprises. Keep in mind that the government support for the jobless is typically only provided to those who were fired and not to those that quit their job.
Talk to Your Employer
In some cases, your employer may have no idea you are so unhappy in your job. By talking to your boss, you may be able to renegotiate certain aspects of your job, such as getting a pay raise or being given new duties to perform that will be more enjoyable. Keep in mind that money isn’t typically a motivator for long-term happiness so if you feel mistreated at your job, then something as simple as a raise may not improve your job satisfaction and you will likely still feel like your job is sucking the life out of you. However, if you talk to your boss and the treatment changes, then that conversation can save you a lot of heartaches. If you have a good relationship with your boss, you may be able to turn a boring job into one you like far more than you expected.
Are Others Dependent on You and Your Income?
If you choose to get a psychic reading when trying to decide whether or not to quit your job, you may feel a sense of clarity about your decision. Additionally, this can help you recognize other parts of your life that may be affected. It’s important that you take into consideration any other family members who may be dependent upon your income. Whether it’s your spouse, kids, or even your pets, having a steady income from a less than stellar job is usually better than having no income whatsoever.
You May Lose Benefits
Even if you don’t particularly love your current job, you may love the benefits that come with it, such as health insurance and maybe a 401(k) plan. Should you quit, you may lose your insurance and any other benefits you are enjoying. If you or any family members have medical issues, losing health insurance could be devastating financially and in many other ways as well.
Though you may not love your current job, don’t make a bad decision that results in a disaster for your finances and family members. By taking some time to think about things and how you can improve your situation, you will make a smart decision that will change your life for the better.
