When to Quit a Job

As Daniel H. Pink in his book ‘When’ says – Choosing to quit a job that isn’t working out is a big, risky step and is not always a practical choice for some people. But if you are contemplating such an action, then the answer to these five questions could help you decide. If your answer to two or more of these is NO, it might be time to craft an end.

1. Do you want to be in this job on your next work anniversary?
2. Is your current job both demanding and in your control? Remember that Jobs that are demanding but don’t offer autonomy burn us out, and that jobs that offer autonomy but are not challenging bore us. Decide appropriately.
3. Does your boss allow you to do your best work? If your boss has your back, takes responsibility instead of blaming others, encourages your efforts but also, gets out of your way, and displays a sense of humour, rather than a raging temper, you’re probably in a good place. If your boss is the opposite, watch out and maybe get out.
4. Are you outside the three to five year salary bump window and been recognized and duly compensated for your performance? One of the best ways to boost your pay is to switch organizations, and the best time to do that is often three to five years after you have started.
5. Does your daily work align with your long-term goals? List your top two or three goals over the next five or ten years. If your current employer cannot help you reach them, then think about an ending.

Ofcourse, common sense dictates that you have another job in hand before you quit the one you have.

Business Decisions

Important business decisions are generally taken after rigorous and careful analysis and consideration, However, they frequently prove wrong, because the process in arriving at the decision was overlooked by the details of the analysis. Research shows that process mattered more than analysis by a factor of six. It is the process, that exposes faulty logic and wrong assumptions. Exploring alternate points of view, recognizing uncertainty, searching for evidence that contradicts one’s beliefs can help in making Business decisions and in making decisions about our families and friendships as well.

Work-Life Balance

We all seek to grow and to progress in every aspect of our lives – physically, emotionally, financially and also, grow into a better position than that we now occupy. In striving to advance and be better recognized, we often get bogged down by our own self interest. We do not accord due importance and time to other needs fundamental to our happiness – our emotional needs, our filial responsibilities, our family duties, our need for companionship both marital and social, and our desire for a family of our own.

Remember that in all relationships – “With Power comes Responsibility”.

“Don’t be only a taker, also, be a giver in any relationship. Be the person you want the other to be to you.” – Ashok Banker

On a personal basis, our greatest legacy is our family, in their happiness and the quality of the lives they lead. No success can compensate for failure here. Do remember that no one on his death bed has ever been noted to regret that he had not spent an additional day at work, though many have regretted not spending more time on his/her relationships or on his/her family. Put a value on your leisure / family time and consider that an earning too. After all ‘Happy’ memories have also, to be earned and paid for with time and effort.

Balance your personal wants and needs with your career goals and ambitions and strive for your success. Find that level at which you can sustain all such needs and yet maintain the capability to progress further when the time is right and an opportunity arises. Be a mature individual and value all relationships appropriately and also, ensure that you satisfactorily meet all your obligations and duties to, and the other demands of, your family, parents, siblings, spouse, children, relatives, as well as social and public expectations and of course of your work expectations. If you value security, leisure and family time, more than your friend who sacrificed all this for greater material prosperity, – do not envy him/her that was his/her choice not yours.

When you make right choices in life you will be happy, prosperous and well regarded and will attain a proper work-life balance.

Conclusion

“There is always a choice. It may not be the choice you want, but you still have it. Choose well and wisely, and learn from bad decisions.” – Hony. Lt. P.V.K. Choudary, MBE

When you grant yourself the right to make a choice, you must also, accept the responsibility of living with your choice and its consequences.

Understanding the how and why of making a choice guides you to make the right choice and thus leading to a happy and successful life with no regrets – Be Happy and strive to spread happiness around you!

Remember the joy of anticipation is a continually re-occurring process, while the state of happiness is a temporary state. Evolution has made it so. As being continuously happy does not encourage further effort as it is like being in a continuous state of intoxication, Happiness soon dissipates and anticipation must trigger renewed effort for the next chance of happiness. Keep striving and make the Right choices and Be Happy!-

JAI BHARAT! – JAI HIND!

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