5warning signs it’s time to quit WORK But Elke Nagy discovers that many employees are afraid to make the move.
People change jobs formany reasons, such as wanting more challenge or a higher income, wanting to work nearer home or disliking the situation in their office. Other reasons include changes in personal circumstances, such asmoving overseas after finding true love, moving cities because a partner has been trans- ferred, or pregnancy. But there can be more pressing
reasonswhy one shouldmove on, accord- ing to an article in Emirates 24/7. It lists five key warning signs that indicate it’s time to find a new job...
1You are there only for money. 2You despise going to work every day. 3Your career hasn’t budged in years. 4Problems at work start taking a toll on your health and personal life.
5Negativity sets in. Most people, says the article, leave their
jobs because they are not excited about their work and have become bored. They feel stuck, having to do the same mono- tonous duties over and over again without any prospect of career progression. But not every unhappy employee
downs tools and leaves. Recruiters say theymeet people every
daywho want to quit but are afraid to do so because of the loss of earnings and not being able to find a job quickly enough.
employment experts say. Sometimes the answer can be as simple as good communication. At other times, problems may arise because the employee simply made thewrong career choice in the first place.
It’s important to step out of our comfort zone regularly
Many want to leave because of lack of
new challenges or career advancement. Other factors include high stress levels, poor working relationships, a lack of training and development, and dissatis- faction with their salary and benefits. Moreover, in these uncertain econo-
mic times, such problems can become exacerbated. But ultimately, it is up to the dissatisfied employee to take that first step toward resolving the problem,
26 AUGUST/OCTOBER 2013 |
WWW.EXECUTIVEPA.ASIA Irrespective of the exact cause,
employee dissatisfaction can lead to serious problems for the worker, their family, colleagues and the company. International experts tell how unhappy employees can experience ill health, depression and breakdowns in their personal relationships. EAs and PAs need to enjoy their role
as it usually involves long hours and can be demanding and stressful. Experts advise workers to self-audit
their skills and decide what studies they need in order to get where they want to go in their career. E
Take that step
“What I’ve found over the years is that outside our comfort zone is everything that makes life worthwhile,” says Singapore corporate trainer Shirley Taylor. “It is important to step out of our comfort zone
regularly. This was reinforced when I met up with a student I taught in 1984. Sylvia left her Singapore home to live in Toronto, and after being aPA there for several years, she moved on to become an office manager, then project manager and business analyst, eventually with a team of several people reporting to her. “I asked her what her key to success was, and
she suggested three important things: 1. Look for ways to make your boss’ job easier, to allow him/her to focus on things that benefit the team and the organisation; 2. Be proactive by looking for ways to extend yourself by and asking to take on new tasks that will stretch you; 3. Take every opportunity for personal/professional development.”
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