There are five words that signal it’s time to leave your job
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It’s a new year, and as such many people will be feeling like it’s time for a fresh start, especially when it comes to their career. However, if you’re unsure whether or not it’s time for you to start looking for a new job, then a psychologist has some advice on the matter that might help you make a firm decision.
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Dr George Sik, a workplace psychometric expert, claims there are five words that can signal if you’re in the right role or not, and these words are linked to our individual values. ‘When it comes to job satisfaction, it is more than likely that our values – work or personal – are not being totally fulfilled. Just like companies who hire candidates who fit their values, happy employees work for companies where, day to day, their values are being met,’ he said.
‘If your top five values are being met, or even four out of five, you’ll likely be happy in the role, even if there is some day to day tension or problems, and those problems are likely to be related to things that can be solved by your manager. ‘However, if three or less of your values are being met, it is highly unlikely that your job is ever going to be fixed, and it may be time to move on.’.
It’s actually really simple, just start by thinking about a job that you felt happiest in, and then write down five words that represent what you enjoyed most about that role. These words can’t be negative, instead they should be things that fill you with energy and are often linked to your own personality traits. Examples could include creativity, freedom, ethics, security, autonomy, stability, pay.
