Knowing when to Quit
Deciding to quit one’s job is a critical decision. Quitting one’s job fundamentally indicates a decrease or cessation of income, which greatly impacts one’s standard of living. While the significance of such a decision is not diminished at any period of time; it is an even more challenging decision to make in times of economic instability. In times of economic instability, the market is more competitive andjobsscarce. According to a recent release from the government, “In March, 2.3 million persons were marginally attached to the labor force, essentially unchanged from a year earlier. These individuals were not in the labor force, wanted and were available for work, and had looked for a job sometime in the prior 12 months.” It is indubitable that such a decision has a wide range of implications and thus should not be made lightly but with a sound rationale.
Even in the bleakest of job markets there is rationale justification for quitting a job. Such indicators are; health issues, elevated conflict, unfulfilled needs, and overall-dissatisfaction.
Declining health should be the number one factor when deciding to leave a job.
Providing one’s basic needs is a chief human drive and formulates the fundamental purpose for seeking an employ. Unhealthy individuals have difficulty maintaining gainful employment. Health issues often make it difficult to find other gainful employment. Declining health also reduces quality of life and prevents one from gaining satisfaction from the fruits of one's labor. Additionally, poor health costs the employee missed time, lost productivity, and health care costs. When outflow is greater than inflow it is vital to consider change. Owing more than one makes is an irrational practice and antithetical to the purpose of working.
Constantconflicton the job is a definitive sign that it is time to look for other employment. Failure to get along peaceably in one’s environment is a harbinger of trouble. Conflict stifles productivity, lends to discipline issues, and general disfavor. Not only does this impact performance but can threaten current position and future endeavors. “Findings from the CPP study shows; nearly 10 percent reported that workplace conflict led to project failure and more than one-third said that conflict resulted in someone leaving the company, either through firing or quitting. Those negatives translate into real financial losses for small businesses. “ if an individual finds himself or herself involved in a conflict that continues to escalate despite efforts made, it is best to consider transfer or quitting before facing the probability of termination.
An individual seeks employment as a means to an end; whether it is giving back to the community, procuring cash for extras, or suitably providing for one’s basic needs. Whatever the ends, if the job does not meet expectations it is time to consider seeking other gainful employment.
No job should create a black hole in one’s existence. The general premise of finding an employ is to be able to live with a reasonable degree of comfort. The individual fundamentally works so that he or she can thrive in his or her environment. If dissatisfaction with a job lends to significant stress or overwhelming depression it is counteractive.
It is necessary that one find a means by which to achieve a basic standard of living. Finding the right job takes finesse. Knowing when to throw in the towel takes a great deal of courage and rational judgment. Any position which lends to deterioration of health, increased conflict, unfulfilled needs, or lower quality of life is worth reconsidering.
