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3 Reasons You Should Quit Your Current Job NOW

October 14, 2021
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Hands up if you have ever flirted with the idea to look and apply for a new, more promising job. And hands up, if you have postponed applying for this new job until you forgot about it. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. In fact, a poll conducted earlier this year showed that 1 in 4 employees are considering to quit their current job and switch employers after the pandemic!

So, swapping your current job for one that fits your life more, has become somewhat of a trend. Here’s all you need to now about why and how to quit your job.

However, intending to quit and actually quitting and starting a new job are two different things.

In fact, many of us are convinced that we will search for a more fulfilling job at a different company. But only a few actually get around to apply. Why? Many factors play a role in hindering us to move from intention to action. Switching from one organization and job to another is synonymous with A LOT of changes. For many of us, it’s scary to step out of our comfort zone – especially when our current position is quite comfortable.

Why is it still worth to walk away from the team that we know and the job that we got used to, only to throw ourselves into a situation full of unknowns?

Because it can be a make or break, both for your well-being and your career!

Not convinced yet? Here are 3 science-backed reasons why you should ditch your current job.

1. You will find more meaning in your work.

Ever wondered whether the work you do has any impact on others, or your company, or society as a whole? If the answer is “Yeah, it has great impact!”, then congratulations – you are working a job that provides you with a sense of doing something that is meaningful!

However, if you struggle finding motivation in the morning to get up and go to work, if you don’t truly believe in your work and are generally not very excited about your job – then it’s probably time to quit and move on. And that is because you can find a more meaningful job!

Why is meaningfulness so important?

Well, basically, when you don’t feel that you are doing something meaningful, you might start feeling like you are wasting your time. No one wants that. So, when you feel trapped in a job that forces you to do something that you deem a waste of time, this will make you disengaged and unhappy in the long-term.

You can break this cycle by thoroughly searching for and applying to job alternatives that sound more promising, by companies that seem more in line with your values and priorities. Starting a new job that fits to you and your life can work wonders for your motivation. It will help you regain passion for your everyday work.

2. You will find new sources of creativity.

I am sure you have heard plenty of stories where someone decided to travel the world or spend 3 months in an Ashram temple scrubbing floors, and when they came back, they were full of inspiration, came up with a million-dollar idea, and founded a successful start-up that they are now leading

Now, I am not telling you to go scrub floors. I am also not telling you that if you scrub floors, you will get rich. But what these stories boil down to, is this: when you step out of your comfort zone, when you are open to hear and see new perspectives – this will fuel your creativity.

In fact, the most creative among us are those who regularly challenge themselves to experience new situations. These kinds of experiences help us develop our divergent thinking (aka our ability to think outside the box).

Quitting your job for a new one can therefore be one way in which you can surround yourself with an environment that will inspire you and help you thrive in your creativity and (new) job.

3. It is an A-class career move.

The workplace and labor market are constantly changing, now faster than ever. How can you keep up? By staying flexible, adaptable, and grooming your employability. What does this have to do with ditching your current job? Well, numerous studies are all pointing to one thing:

Career transitions (aka ditching your current job for a different one) are a key ingredient in creating a competitive career advantage for yourself.

Here’s how it works: When you work in different positions, jobs, and for different employers, you are exposed to various experiences. These help you to develop new competences, new skills, new insights. You know how different organizations approach the same topic. You know more ins and outs. You can compare. Most importantly, the competencies you develop and the knowledge that you gain are usually neither job-specific nor organization-specific – they can be applied to any other setting.

And this makes you stand out from the crowd!

How to score your dream job.

Okay, by now we may have convinced you why taking the risk to jump into a new job might be just the right next step for you. But how do you prepare for such a move? How do you make sure that you can find and score that dream job of yours?

Don’t worry, we got you covered! In fact, the next few months will be dedicated to preparing you for this power move.

Over the next few months, we will introduce you to 13 career resources, that will be your ride or die tools when it comes to managing your career like a boss. So, stay tuned!

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This post is based on the following sources and academic articles

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