What makes staying at your current job worthwhile? Interesting work? Being surrounded by people who are good at what they do as well as conscientious and committed? Are you tethered by the health insurance or the paycheck? Each of us has different reasons for staying at any particular job.
Grace’s son George seemed to have a habit of leaving jobs. He’d stay a year or maybe two, then he’d move on. At first, Grace was concerned that he didn’t stay put, like she and her husband had done, having lifelong careers themselves. Then she asked George why he seemed to be hopping from one job to another. His response surprised her. He said he stayed as long as he was still learning something new. Once he’d learned all he could at one job, it was time for him to move on to another one. After that, Grace was no longer concerned.
Figure out exactly what it is that keeps you working. That way, it will be far easier to know when it’s time to leave. It also helps determine what to look for in a new job when you’re ready to embark on your new job search.
What are some reasons you may have left a previous job? Did you make the right decision then? What’s keeping you right where you are? Are you still happy to be there?
What Will Keep You at Your Job?
What makes staying at your current job worthwhile? Interesting work? Being surrounded by people who are good at what they do as well as conscientious and committed? Are you tethered by the health insurance or the paycheck? Each of us has different reasons for staying at any particular job.
Grace’s son George seemed to have a habit of leaving jobs. He’d stay a year or maybe two, then he’d move on. At first, Grace was concerned that he didn’t stay put, like she and her husband had done, having lifelong careers themselves. Then she asked George why he seemed to be hopping from one job to another. His response surprised her. He said he stayed as long as he was still learning something new. Once he’d learned all he could at one job, it was time for him to move on to another one. After that, Grace was no longer concerned.
What are some reasons you may have left a previous job? Did you make the right decision then? What’s keeping you right where you are? Are you still happy to be there?
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