6 Reasons to Quit Your Job Today

6 Reasons to Quit Your Job Today 6 Reasons to Quit Your Job Today If you dread going to work, youre not alone. In fact, only 15 percent of workers around the world are engaged at work, according to Gallup. What gives? Why do so many people suffer through jobs they dont like all that much instead of jumping ship? It doesnt have to be that way. Theres always something better out there. If any of these five things is happening to you, its time to quit today. 1. You Are Having Constant Negative, Stressful Thoughts If youve started to have self-destructive thoughts because of your job, its time to quit. It will only get worse if you stay in your organization. Be brave. Make a plan of action. Start by setting out a realistic timeline - for example, I will have a new job two months from now. Next, determine the steps you will use to get there. I love using  sticky notes, because I can scatter my thoughts all over the office wall and then organized them based on importance and sense of urgency. 2. You Hate Your Boss As many as one in five workers hates their boss, according to one study. If youre one of them, you should know  your supervisor is not likely to go away anytime soon. That means its up to you to change the situation - by finding another job. Hand in your resignation letter today, and youll feel a huge sense of relief. 3. You Hate Your Coworkers You may be  cool with your boss, but if you hate your coworkers, youre still in for trouble. Maybe youve tried your best to fit in and even talked to your boss about it, who stepped in but couldnt fix the problem. If this  sounds like your case,  youre working in a toxic environment. Toxic environments dont change without serious interventions from company leadership. Instead of waiting around for that to happen, your best bet is to get out today. Find a better job with a better company culture and work environment. Connect with people who work at your target employers and start meaningful conversations about the environments they work in. Ask  if they could see you fitting in and thriving in those environments. 4. Your Manager Ignores You Youre shouting, but nobodys listening. Sound familiar? You should work in an organization where your bosses and coworkers respect you and take your opinions to heart. You  should feel valued and respected by your managers and leaders, not neglected. Before you jump ship, find a company where you will get the kind of validation you seek. Glassdoor is a great resource for learning about  company cultures, as the reviews all come from real-life employees. 5. Your Job Is Boring Thirty-three percent of people are bored at work.  Few people enjoy their jobs all the time, but if you  find your work to be seriously and consistently boring, its time to  find a new challenge.  Perhaps youre just too good at what you do and youve outgrown your role. Maybe youre sick of the everyday grind. Whatever the reason,  you need a job that will excite you again. Explore emerging technologies and new products. Find new applications for existing products. Look for anything that seems like it will allow you to be more creative and engaged at work. 6. Your Personal Relationships Are Suffering If your job is starting to interfere with your personal relationships,  know that its not worth it.  Dont sacrifice  your loved ones for a job. Instead, find another job that allows you more time with your family, whether that means a shorter commute or  fewer required business trips. Do  whatever it takes. - I know its always tough to leave a job, even one you hate, and you cant always just quit on a whim. You have bills to pay and food to put on the table.  Still, have the power to turn things around, and you should use it when you can. Never feel like you have to stay in a job thats hurting you. Nader Mowlaee  is an engineering career coach and recruiter who is motivated by building confidence in engineers.