You are not quite content with your work yet you commute to and fro every day. You acknowledge with a sigh that nothing in life is perfect and you do your best to pacify the nagging doubt that something is off. You often ignore the signs that make you wonder why you do what you do. But little do you realize that being in the wrong job not only trashes your resume but also your emotional health in one fell swoop. So it is time you pay attention to the red flags and listen to your head and not your heart.
Read on to know the warning signs that indicate that you on the wrong career path:
Your Instincts are alarmed
Instincts speak to us in many forms. It is an unsettling feeling, a flutter that something is not really right out there. Sometimes it whispers encouragingly in your ears “Go the other way” and sometimes it is the subtle, instantly recognizable “Noooooo”. Whichever form it is in, learn to trust your instincts. More often than not, your heart has a more refined early warning system than your head.
You feel weighed down by your work
It is absolutely normal to feel a little fatigued now and then when you are in pressure cooker of deadlines. But it is surely not a good sign if you are experiencing regular bouts of anxiety and stress. Chances are that you are in a negative work environment which is not nurturing your need for a fulfilling work-life balance. Rebooting your resume and looking for an escape route should be your next action plan here.
Zero opportunities to grow
You are a student for life and have a constant craving to learn more. You love to work in a place which hones your abilities and challenges you to do better. But are you caught in a job that has zero element of discovery? Opportunities are all around you but is your job giving you the chance to grow and develop? Ask yourself and take a call!
You constantly dream about quitting
All your life you have lived with a thought that you can follow your dreams and can always make a choice. Deep down you know that there has to be more to life than living for just those three-week vacations. A part of you buys into the myth that your only alternative is to slog away at some high pressure, low on contentment job until some far off retirement. And then get your chance to enjoy the fun life has to offer. But a part of you knows darn well that it actually is possible to work at a place you truly love and do a job which ignites your passion. Deep inside you know it’s not just “wishful thinking.” You really can leave your job which has stopped challenging you and move on to something which excites you and pushes you to go that extra mile.
But remember, do not burn bridges when quitting a job, no matter how awful the situation or your boss is! Keep a check on your emotions, reserve your comments about your resignation and maintain your dignity. You might need a good reference in the times to come or a probable return to that workplace some time in the future.
