Joe Strummer – hero, lead singer and guitarist with everyone’s favourite punk rockers The Clash, was fond of a quote or two that could just as well be to do with work:
Without people, you’re nothing.
People can change anything they want to. And that means everything in the world.
We’d play to old age pensioners if they’d have us but we don’t have to. The Stones are taking care of that now. *
And he’s lived by the saying “Choose a job you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.”
But what happens when the love stops, or even worse, you never loved your job to begin with?! To know when it’s time to drop the shoulder and make a French exit, here are three golden rules that it’s time to move to a different beat:
1. Are you learning?
Every day should be a school day! Whether it’s new technology, new ways of working or new information, constant learning and improvement is the key to being excited by work. If your knowledge is staying stagnant, then it’s more than likely you’re just turning the wheel that a less well-paid junior could be doing – and it’s important you realise that before your company does!
2. Are you progressing?
A good job grows alongside you, giving you the freedom to express yourself and match the ambition of your career path – so if you get to that glass ceiling you could be simply ready for something new. A new team, a new environment, a new adventure! Maybe even a whole different line of career!
3. Are you happy?
You spend almost half your waking life either travelling to, doing, or travelling back from work, so it’s absolutely imperative that it excites you, motivates you, challenges you and respects you.
Sometimes work can be tough, whether it’s workload or just environment. It could just be a bump in the road, but if your happiness is being affected then it’s probably time to look for pastures new. No job is worth sacrificing your happiness for!
If any of the points above strike a chord (geddit?), make sure you get in touch with our amazing consultants and see which career path you can take with Selective!
*OK so this one has nothing to do with work, we just thought it was hilarious!
