6 Signs It’s Better to Resign Than Wait for Things to Change
No need to be a martyr
By | CHARLENE J. OWEN | www.esquiremag.ph
Making the decision to leave your current company is not easy, especially if you know that you’ll be jumping out of the comfort zone you’ve stayed in for years. While the length of your tenure should be taken into consideration when contemplating your next career decision, it shouldn’t hinder you from moving on when the time is right. Leaving after giving things ample thought shouldn’t be treated as a waste—what’s “sayang” is the time you’ll spend in a place you’re not happy working in anymore while wishing you were somewhere else. If you’re still not sure, here are signs it might be better for you to jump ship:
You don’t feel that you’re growing anymore
That’s a nicer way of saying “you’re bored.” Boredom can translate to a stagnant career, which is actually a legit reason to leave, provided that you’ve already spoken with your manager about the issue. If your job doesn’t feel fulfilling anymore or if your company doesn’t seem to be investing in you and your career path as much as it should, then you need to connect with your direct supervisor and discuss a plan that can be beneficial to all parties.
The company’s values don’t align with your own
This often happens when company leadership changes and policies you liked and are used to are suddenly scrapped. While a period of adjustment is expected, not everyone will be able to fully settle into new management’s culture. Sometimes, leaving is better than harboring ill will towards your new bosses and vice versa. And speaking of bosses…
