There’s always more to learn from every job – whether it’s a lesson in what you should emulate or what you should avoid. But sometimes, the cons outweigh the pros and it’s just time to move on. Objectively, you shouldn’t try to bounce from job to job with less than a year at each company. There is something to be said for grit and endurance. But if you’re wondering whether to kickstart the job search again, here are some great reasons to look for something new. At the end of the day, you should trust your gut intuition.
- The company’s mission doesn’t resonate with you anymore
- Maybe you used to be excited about your company’s purpose, but it doesn’t make sense to you these days. Or maybe the company has changed its trajectory since you first joined, and it’s become something that you’re not proud of repping. Either way, if you’re no longer jazzed about what you’re supposed to help your company sell to the world everyday, it’s probably time for introspection.
- The people around you are stunting your growth
- The people that you spend time with everyday should be one of the biggest benefits of your job. If you feel like you’ve outgrown your co-workers and they’re not teaching you anything, you might benefit from a new set of teammates.
- You do the same thing every single day, and hate it
- Some people love routine and thrive on repetition. But if you crave dynamism and you’re not getting that at your current job, it might be time to look for something that fulfills you.
- The path to upward mobility is vague
- Maybe when you started your job awhile back, they told you that there’s a lot of room for you to grow, but they haven’t made good on that promise yet. Promotions don’t happen overnight but if you keep hearing “let’s talk later” or similarly avoidant remarks, you should reassess.
- The path to upward mobility is clear, but there are too many people ahead of you in the hierarchy
- Or on the flip side, maybe the promotion path is perfectly clear, but there are too many other employees who have seniority over you. If you’re going to be waiting years and years for a promotion, it might be time to leave.
- You want to try out a completely new industry
- Maybe you’re currently in the beauty industry and love the type of marketing work you do, but you think the CBD space is about to explode and you want to be part of it. Take a leap! If you want to keep doing Social Media while changing industries, it shouldn’t be too hard to find a new job because the skills are very transferable.
- They don’t let you lead or give you credit
- As a junior-level employee, you will probably need to prepare notes, summaries, and presentations. But if you never get credit and your boss is constantly appropriating your work, that’s a red flag. Your manager should be trying to give you opportunities to speak up and make things happen.
Helpful Resources:
- Complete Interview Primer
- Common Questions (and Answers!) for a Marketing Interview
- A Guide: What is an Informational Interview?
- Breaking into Marketing with No Experience
