When is it time to move on?

Question

I have been working at the same place for 4.5 years and have learnt alot. Lately i have been dreading coming to work and i get frustrated at my boss because i do the work and all i need is his yes or no on whether to send documents out or if the amount i have charged the client is enough and he is often too busy to get to it. Then he comes back to me about it months later as asks me to do the same thing without even checking the file to see that its done. I appreciate what he has tought me and often i think its not that bad here tho other times i just want to walk out and dont event want to get up in the morning. Is it time to go?

Answer 1

If you're dreading going to work, its going to impact everything in your life, including your work. Get your resume in order and start looking. NOW, while you still have the remnants of a decent attitude toward this.

Don't wait until you can't stand it so much that you find yourself dreaming constantly of just up and quitting. It sounds like you're restraining yourself but you're approaching that point. Then, you'll be making yourself miserable forcing yourself to go to work, which will, in turn, make the idea of getting a different job something you'll dread and fear will be more of the same, rather than feeling hopeful about it and looking forward to something new. This will also make finding a new job harder because of the vibes you'll be giving off.

Do not waste time...evaluate what you like about your job, what you don't like, what would be ideal, and then consider finding your next job as your part-time second job for awhile. LOOK NOW AND LOOK HARD for that "perfect" job. Know what you want, so you'll know when you've found it.

Answer 2

well there comes a time in your life when you have to white knuckle down and whether its through a typed letter (written may end up messy we are females ) or a meeting or a lunch type thing (also ask for there to be a neutral person in the room protecting yourself and him but mostly yourself and your job )
just lay out how you feel things arent working and tell him that its a distraction when he forgets things and you would like to give 110% but you just dont feel like youve been able to due so in regards to his mannerisms
and that you hoped for a little bit more proffessionalism
tell him you have quite a few duties and you feel like you have always done well and would like things to improve a bit also add that you confronted him in a proffessional matter in regards to the handbook and feel like things will hopefully get better in light of the matter brought to his attention and that your glad you can come to him and expect a proffessional reaction


2 party is key if they are neutral bring a friend or co worker that feels the same way or just notices the same things and always protect yourself by suggesting a taped conversation or having a paper stateing what you will be discussing and have him sign saying it was acknowledged and will be handled in a proffessional matter
please do this or im sorry but you may get fired

also sorry im making this so long but if you havent been with this job longer than a year i wouldnt quit just yet looks bad on the credit and to other employers

and i should know my current job title is director of human resourses and im only 20 how s that possible well i bust everyday a new one and listen to people and have a great business sence not saying i dont want to sleep in too but i do get up take a warm bath then i lay down next to the one i love for 5 min and get up and get ready that 5 makes all the difference in the day it can be a special anyone including your pet
lol

Answer 3

Time to move on is when you feel no longer challenged at your current job, you are bored, and thus limiting your own growth potential.

The right time to move is when above is true and you have a better job, either in terms of pay or in terms of challenges.

Don't move because you don't like the current job, but move because you found something better. There is a big difference between the two.

You also need to recognize, every job have plus and minuses. You can not escape idiot bosses and idiot customers. All you can do is to learn how to manage yourself in these environments.

Yes - I think you should start looking.

Answer 4

i think you should search for another job (in which you can learn more about the same stuff or something entirely new) while you are still working. You should stay for another 0.5 years to make it a complete 5 and it would look great on your resume'. (the fact that you dont just switch jobs)

if you are dreading work, it definately is the perfect time to quit, but make sure u find another job before quitting

Answer 5

Yeah

Answer 6

I think it is time to move on. We spend the majority of our lives working, why stay somewhere where you are not happy.

Good luck.

Answer 7

Look around and see if anything better is on offer

Answer 8

It IS time to go.

Answer 9

nah, suck it up until ur VP, then quit