Angie O'Grady: It's Time to Walk Away

10 signs that it might be time to leave your current employer and go elsewhere.

By Jenna Goudreau

Forbes

Unhappy at your job but not sure if it’s the right time to leave? You’re not alone.

A recent survey commissioned by talent management firm Plateau and conducted by Harris Interactive finds that 31 percent of employees are not satisfied at their current jobs. In fact, a whopping 74 percent of workers — satisfied or not — would consider leaving if approached with another offer.

“During the recession, the fear of not knowing what would happen next made people cling to the jobs they had,” says business coach Libby Gill, author of You Unstuck. “Now, there are signs that we’re slowly coming out of it, and people are starting to look up and think, is it time for me to move on?”

According to the Plateau survey, the top five reasons employees consider leaving are salary (57 percent), needing a change (31 percent), career and advancement opportunities (29 percent), change of profession (22 percent) and concerns for the employer’s future (18 percent).

However, recruiters and career coaches say it can be difficult to determine whether you can get what you need from the company you’re at or whether it’s time to stage a breakout. They dissect the subtle signs and bright red flags that your current job is just not working for you.

You're no longer valued.

Frustrated that your hard work goes unnoticed? It could be a bigger problem than you realize. Patricia Lenkov, executive recruiter at New York-based Agility Executive Search, believes that if you’re not getting the recognition you deserve, financially or otherwise, it’s time to reevaluate.

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Angie OGrady

COOxist

Executive Leadership

Washington DC