Never look for a job when you are unhappy. It was some of
the best career advice I have ever received. At first it sounds
counter-intuitive, but if you think about it, it makes sense. Although I had
this advice in hand, I once decided to interview while unhappy in a past job.
It didn’t go so well. I had a hard time articulating in interviews why I was
looking for a new job while staying positive. I tried my hand at another interview
and was tempted to accept a position that would not have been right for me. When
people are unhappy, they tend to make bad decisions. With the words ‘never look
for a job while you are unhappy’ echoing in my head, I quickly decided to hold
off on my job search. Instead, I spent that energy trying to make my job at the
time work.
With a renewed sense of purpose, I did make that job work. I
re-dedicated my time and energy to building my career where I was. After
spending another four years at that company, I moved on. When I made the
change, it wasn’t because I was sad with my old job; it was because I was
excited for a new challenge.
How can you decide if it is time to look for a new job? How
would you classify your current career happiness? What can you do to boost your
career in your current company? What are the reasons you would consider moving
to a new company? Are you running away from something or running towards
something? Would the job you are interviewing for be attractive if you were
happy in your current position?
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