{"id":15246,"date":"2023-09-12T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/?p=15246"},"modified":"2023-09-13T15:50:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T19:50:05","slug":"these-signs-mean-you-need-to-change-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/these-signs-mean-you-need-to-change-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"These Signs Mean You Need to Change Jobs\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The labor market is changing, and this probably isn\u2019t the first article you\u2019ve come across that says so. Developments in everything from communication technology to business practices have ushered in a new era of worker mobility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike past decades, these days it\u2019s becoming more and more rare for people to stay at the same company for their entire careers. Whether it\u2019s due to a negative force, like increased layoffs, or the positive force of employees having more flexibility and bargaining power, the fact is that shake-ups are happening all the time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s okay\u2014even good\u2014to take that shake-up head on when you have the right plan. With a little preparation and effort, you can ensure that one job becomes a stepping stone to an even better opportunity, and Meetup will help make that possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the signs that you should leave your job?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone\u2019s situation is unique, but there are a few broad characteristics of any workplace that you can see as tell-tale signs of a questionable future.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You\u2019re no longer learning \u2014 <\/strong>What was once an exciting opportunity has gone stale. You\u2019ve hit a wall where your daily responsibilities feel like drudgery and you\u2019re not gaining any valuable skills.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>There\u2019s no room for growth \u2014 <\/strong>Upward mobility within the organization appears unrealistic. The job no longer feels like a springboard toward greater success in the future. Opportunities to demonstrate your value and be rewarded for your hard work are few and far between.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Your boss is no good \u2014 <\/strong>Communication between you and your supervisor frequently breaks down. You aren\u2019t being put in a position to succeed. You don\u2019t get the support you need, and instead of being a good resource, your boss\u2019s interventions tend to make the situation worse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bad corporate culture \u2014 <\/strong>\u201cBad\u201d can mean a lot of different things, but you\u2019ll know it when you see it. Maybe you\u2019re being consistently overworked, you\u2019re lacking incentives, or you notice a suspiciously high employee turnover rate. Management styles are punitive, the organization\u2019s fundamental values don\u2019t align with your own, and in general you lack motivation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The company\u2019s future is suspect \u2014 <\/strong>This often is the case in the startup world, but even long-standing businesses may be downsizing, shifting their focus, or re-evaluating their prospects in the marketplace. Some of the main things to look out for are layoffs, a lack of exciting new talent coming in, cashflow issues, and overall stagnation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/helena-lopes-UZe35tk5UoA-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/helena-lopes-UZe35tk5UoA-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/helena-lopes-UZe35tk5UoA-unsplash-edited-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/helena-lopes-UZe35tk5UoA-unsplash-edited-1120x630.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/helena-lopes-UZe35tk5UoA-unsplash-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/helena-lopes-UZe35tk5UoA-unsplash-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/helena-lopes-UZe35tk5UoA-unsplash-edited-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do if it\u2019s time to go&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the writing&#8217;s on the wall, the most important thing you can do is avoid making any panic moves. Consider your next move carefully. Give yourself the time and space you need to come to an informed decision about your future and create a realistic path to get there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improve your chances of landing a higher-paying job&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know what your career goals are, it\u2019s much easier to identify the steps you should take to achieve them. For example, if you\u2019re under-compensated and your goal is to earn more, you might pinpoint some valuable skills you can develop to make you more competitive in the job market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where Meetup groups like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/new-york-code-coffee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York Code and Coffee<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/nashville-ux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nashville UX<\/a> come in, with thousands of members gathering to learn the fundamentals, get insider perspectives, talk career strategy, and make impressive additions to their resumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have fun while you search for opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think a different organization could provide a better work\/life balance, you might prefer a networking community over a skill-development group. With Meetup, you can make valuable contacts in any industry through authentically fun social events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are large communities that welcome professionals from across the career spectrum, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/first-friday-charleston-professional-networking-happy-hour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Friday Charleston &#8211; Professional Networking Happy Hour<\/a>. You can also find more niche groups dedicated to one specific career path, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/filmmakersnetwork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FilmMakers Network &#8211; Hollywood<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/1099-ladies-no-cost-networking-meetup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1099 Ladies NO COST Networking Meetup<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people dread looking for a new job. While it can be a challenging process, it doesn\u2019t have to be all bad. 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