Changing jobs – 5 signs that tell you when to change job
Read on how to know when to change jobs and find new one, for example, in IT.
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Terms such as burnout or sabbatical are often used in connection with a change of job or profession. But unless your problems at work have a deeper cause, it may be time to consider the first step – changing jobs. When is the time to change job? We’ve written down some unquestionable signs that will point you in the right direction.
The definition of a dream job is different for everyone. Someone seeks a quiet office job in a pleasant team, another prefers an active profession that involves travelling and making new contacts. In either case, however, you may find that if you do the job for a long time or very intensively, you grow overwhelmed, slip into a stereotype or stop seeing the point of it. Sometimes you can even accumulate more than one of these situations at the same time and start to wonder whether it’s the right time to change jobs.
1. You are not progressing in your career
Once upon a time, people saw work mainly as a way to make a living. Today, however, many people expect more from a job than just a regular wage, and no wonder. You spend eight hours a day at work, so it’s logical that you wouldn’t just expect financial reward. One example of this is that you learn something new at work and get ahead.
“Moving up to the position of Test Manager was already a long-term goal when I applied for the Tester/Consultant position in December 2017 and I’m glad I got this opportunity.”
Patrik, Test manager
That is why msg life Slovakia takes care of the regular education of its employees through professional or free online language courses. The education of employees is thus continuously updated, employees advance in their careers and their work performance does not stagnate. It is stagnation that can lead to job comfort and, consequently, to stereotyping, which is often the first signal that one needs to move on.
2. You don’t enjoy your work
Hand in hand with the stereotype at work goes the fact that your profession no longer fulfils you. Work you were once passionate about suddenly loses meaning, you count down the minutes until you have to leave and you feel unproductive, bored or even disgusted. This is another signal that something is wrong in your working life. If you find that you’re not enjoying your work, you need to take a vacation and cut yourself off from all things work-related. At msg life Slovakia, we provide our employees with up to 5 extra vacation daysso that they can regain new strength and inspiration. If after two weeks of relaxation you find that your work is a waste of time, it’s the right time to start looking around for something more promising.
3. Your job is ruining your health
Probably the most compelling reason to change careers is when your job is ruining your health. Even an office job can have an impact on your body. For example, in the form of stress. If you have a job over your head and take it home with you, it can affect more than just your personal life. Stress can quickly manifest itself in the form of headaches, stomach aches or even twitching limbs. With prolonged stress, these warning signs can escalate into health complications. That is why msg life Slovakia has set up a workplace for its employees a rest area, massages and has also introduced flexible working hours. If you also suffer from stress, you should look around for a job where there is less pressure on you and you can switch off from your work duties when you get home.
“I use every single day off, including the extra holiday that msg life provides as part of the company benefits programme. In addition to the holiday, I also go to the company fitness centre every now and then. I do sports rather occasionally, but I think it doesn’t matter what one does or where one does it.”
Peter, IT administrator
4. You don’t feel comfortable in the teamwork
Unpleasant colleagues or management are guaranteed to be among the most unpleasant reasons why people consider changing jobs. Not being accepted into a team, persistent conflicts in the workplace or strict management is unfortunately a widespread phenomenon nowadays as well. Sometimes the atmosphere can be relaxed corporate teambuildingwhere tensions are reduced and colleagues get to know each other better. Worse, however, is if you find yourself in a team or a company that has different values, a culture that does not suit you or even has a bad influence on you. In this case, you should urgently start looking for a place where you can surround yourself with inspiring and honest people. After all, if you spend eight hours a day in an unpleasant environment, there is a high probability that over time you will become like your colleagues.
“My colleagues are cool, they are happy to help and some of them are also active in sports, which makes me very happy. When we can, we go for a run or sign up for a sporting event.”
5. Your work is financially undervalued
Many workers are dissatisfied with the level of pay. But if that is the only problem, many are willing to persevere in work they find fulfilling and enjoyable and, over time, gradually work their way up to their dream salary. In fact, the salary itself is often not the only thing you should consider at work. It’s also the working environment. Many employers come up with various benefits to motivate their workers. These include, for example, occasional financial bonuses and rewards. However, if the underpayment persists and the other reasons mentioned above are added, it’s time to start looking for a new job. Especially if you’re sure you could get your dream salary for your skills and experience elsewhere when you start. This can be confirmed not only by colleagues employed on a permanent basis, but also by our students, who gain valuable experience in software development and testing with us and work part-time alongside their studies at university.
“The financial evaluation is very motivating for me to stay working here after school.”
Michal, student – IT tester
How to know when to change jobs?
If you have found yourself in several of the above mentioned points and have been considering a career change for a while, you should finally take the plunge. How to get started? First, make sure you have enough savings in case the search for a new job takes longer than you expected. Give yourself a break and try to get clear on what you would find fulfilling to do. Sometimes it might help to read job descriptionsyou’ll find that some jobs are more interesting than they seem. Then explore what opportunities are available in the market. Are there job vacanciesthat you would enjoy doing? Are they well paid? Are they in your area? If you answer these basic questions, you should also clarify whether you are willing to study, retrain or attend training on a regular basis. Once you have identified what you want to do in your life, all you have to do is choose the right company that is stable, progressive and cares about its employees. Then all you need to do is create a good CV, mentioning your skills and abilities on your CV. Next, prepare for the interview and pass it successfully. We believe that if you are determined and persevere, you have a chance to get a great job. Maybe, for example, in our company, which is always looking for new employees from the IT and insurance sector. If you don’t have the necessary education in this field, it doesn’t matter. At msg life Slovakia we are always looking for new talent. Fill out the short form, attach your CV and take part in our online selection process. Maybe you will become a new member of our team!
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