I am in a job that pays well however there is no advancement opportunities, should I quit ?

Answer 1

Wow, you are in the exact same position that I am in. I am going back for another masters degree while I'm working this job, and try to get recruited by a company in my target industry. I've lost a lot of faith, but I hope this will help me out.

Answer 2

Are you happy in your job? Do you have good benefits? Even though there is no advancement opportunities, is there a structure of raises?

In todays economy, this is a loaded question. Do you have skills that will allow you to find another job that will pay as well and give you the chance for advancement that you desire? Is your career choice one that allows you to shop the job market?

For instance, nurses have so many options, and a broad range of workplaces, benefit packages and pay structures....

You have to figure out what will benefit you. You have a future to think about. You will want to be able to put money away for a rainy day, invest, travel, buy a home, car, nice stuff.... and eventually retire... all these things have a price tag and it is never to soon to start planning for tomorrow.

Good luck, and you will know what the right thing is to do once you sit down and ask yourself what you really want for your life.

Answer 3

omg...... do not quit until you have another one lined up no matter how unhappy you are. Trust me! I was making $120,000 eighteen months ago, then just couldn't take it anymore. Now I make zero & no prospects in sight. Not only have I not found another job because word spreads fast in banking circles, but i can't even get unemployment because I quit voluntarily. Enjoy the fun your good pay allows but don't give up looking for a better opportunity. Just don't quit before that new opportunity presents you with a sign-on bonus and a letter outlining your new job description!

Answer 4

Well, I don't know. Are you happy with where you are right now? Do you have good hours, work with people that you like, a boss that treats you fairly, etc? If you have all that, and you're making good money, then I don't see why you would want to leave. If you really want to advance though, then maybe you should try to find something else. Just remember that the grass isn't always greener on the other side- be prepared.

Answer 5

A couple of questions to guide your thinking: are your employers aware of your situation, the limits of your job, and your desire for advancement, and do they care? If they do care about you as a human being, this is a good topic to bring up in a one-on-one meeting with your boss...let them know you like your job but don't see yourself doing it forever, and would like to advance your career in the future.

Are you ready to advance now, or when will you be? You should have some timeline in mind...suppose that hypothetically you'd be ready for advancement one year from now. You need to get yourself ready for a more advanced position, let your employers know of your desire to advance (they can't help you if they don't know what you want), and if your current employers won't work with you, job-hunt for a better position that opens approximately a year from now. Have a plan and work your plan.

Answer 6

Be sure if you decide to quit, you have another job lined up. But if you are getting bored with what you are doing and want to "go up the ladder" in a company, the find something else that will challenge you more. You're more likely to do a better job,potentially earn more money and be happier.

Answer 7

I say if it pays well enough then you dont need advancement, but if your questioning the fact that you cant move up, then its not a permanent thing. Do what you think will be the best in the long run, not just at the moment. good luck.

Answer 8

Depends on what your other job opportunities are. Don't quit without another job lined up. Also think about your work environment (is it friendly and stress-free), medical benefits, paid holidays, etc.

Answer 9

yes