5 Reasons to Look for a New Job - CareerAlley

5 Reasons to Look for a New Job - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. If at first you dont succeed, do it like your mother told you. ~Author Unknown When I started my career (sometime after the Ice Age but before the Internet Bubble Burst), there was an expectation that you would get a job and stay with that company for your entire career. Sure people moved, but not that often. If you had more than 2 jobs you were viewed as unstable. If any job was held for less than 5 years, even worse. How times have changed. Now, if you are in one place more than three years it is unusual. If youve only had one job (and youve been working more than 4 years) your chances of landing another are cut quite a bit. Im not sure I believe all of it, but some of it is definitely true. Companies are looking for people with diverse backgrounds (not those that are at one company for 20 years). Of course there is an exception to every rule and Im not suggesting that you get a new job every two years, but if you feel like you are in a rut, maybe now is the time. 1. You are not Paid Enough Well I guess we all feel that we could get paid more, but if you think you are seriously underpaid or could get more money if you made a move then now is the time to look. You can also get a feel for what you are worth at some of the salary guide sites (see below). Also, if no one will hire you for more money then you have your answer. Salary Wizard from Salary.com Type in your title and the location and click search. Once you get to the jobs page you can click for salary info. Or, go to the Browse Salaries section mid page. Glassdoor.coms Salary Index Same deal, type in you title and location and click search salaries. You can also use the various salary links and combinations later on the page. 2. Too Long on the Job As mentioned above, who knows what too long really is, but if youve been in one place for a long time with no longer term prospects in the near future, maybe you should be looking to see what else is out there. How long is too long in one job? This links to a chart that may help you decide. Dont work for the same company for too long One more view, with a little story. 3. Your Company (or You) May Not be Around for Long Maybe your company is not doing well (if it is a publicly traded company, this is easy to check), theyve just been acquired, they are about to be acquired, they are starting to fire people you get the picture. In some cases, it may make sense to stay until the end if there is a good severance package or a bonus to stay until the end. If not, it doesnt hurt to start looking. My Companys Being Acquired: What Will Happen To Me? Warning Signs Of A Company In Trouble 4. It Takes Way too Long to Get to and From Work If you leave for work before the rooster gets up and get home after curfew, maybe your commute is too long. Sometimes companies move and your commute gets longer, sometimes you move house or sometimes you really needed the job and did not care about the commute. Chances are, there is a job closer to home (and there is only one way to find out). Snagajob.com Enter your zip code, hit Go. The rest is easy Job.com Same deal type of job, Zip Code and hit continue 5. You Hate Your Job As long as you are not the owner (if you are, thats another story), then what are you waiting for? You know the old saying The grass is always greener on the other side (see my post on this), so make sure you are not leaving for a problem that will exist in your new job as well. That being said, make a list of what you dont like so that you are clear so that you can compare any new opportunities. I Hate My Job What To Do When You Hate Your Job I Hate My Job! 55% of Americans Agree. Try These 5 Steps to Fix it We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ Visit Joeys profile on Pinterest. Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to identify and land your dream job. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search