According to the Secretary of Labor, this year will provide more job opportunities for Filipinos. I know that this is a good news for new jobseekers, but how about those who have present jobs? I do not know what is your plan for your present career this 2013, but have you come to a point that you are planning to resign in your present job? Are you planning to switch jobs? Studies shows that those who changed their jobs have one reason: they are not satisfied with it.
But don’t you know that to change a job is not an easy decision? This is especially true for those who are employed in a company for a long time. But there are some situations, that an employed person need to resign for some reasons, and these reasons could be varied.
If you feel that your current job doesn’t help you to progress financially, professionally, and socially, then it is time to find a new job. But before you do it, you must think it properly and review some options. Here are the 4 questions that you need to consider before you shift to a new job:
First question, when should I change to a new job? There are 5 signs that can be a signal that you need to find a new job.
a. You are not contented and satisfied with your current job.
b. You have not met your career goals.
c. Your company does not help you to advance in your career.
d. Your company does not support and acknowledge your effort.
e. Your company does not evaluate your performance, and does not reward your work achievements.
Second question, when I should not change to a new job? To switch to a new job is a big decision that you must think first. Study it carefully because finding a job these days are getting tougher and tougher. Do not just resign if you experience the following things:
a. You are angry and frustrated. Sometimes you will experience these feelings in your work. However, it does not mean you will leave your job.
b. You feel bored. There are times that you will get bored in your job, and it is natural. Find ways how to make your job interesting.
c. You are not getting along with your employer or coworker. It is not unwise just to leave your job because of a problem that happened between you and your coworker or employer. Try to work it out and solve the problem. If it does not work, then it is the time to quit your work.
d. You have seen that others are leaving the job. If your coworkers are resigning, then this is a time to show your loyalty to your employer. It can also be your advantage to advance your career, because the rewards that should be given to the person who resigned might be given to you.
e. You are not fully sure,where will you go, and what kind of new job you will have.
Third question, how will I change to a new job?
a. Start looking for a new job while you are still employed. It may take some time before you can get a new job.
b. Continue working and do your responsibilities as if you are not leaving the company.
c. Do not tell your plans to your co-workers. If you will tell it, it can become a big news, and you will have a hard time leaving your job.
Fourth question, what should you do if you are finally leaving the company?
a. Give at least a month or three weeks notice to your employer. The best way to do this is to give your boss a written resignation letter , or talk to him privately as a sign of respect.
b. Do not write in the resignation letter the specific reasons why you are leaving. You can simply write the following reasons:
- You want to have a more challenging career.
- Do not forget to write that you enjoyed working with your employer, and you learned a lot from him.
d. Settled everything before you leave the company. Meet the HR Department, the Accounting Office, and clear all the clearances that you might have, including your last salary.
