Leave a Job You've Outgrown
It happens to most people eventually. That awesome job you got just after college has lost its allure and you want more responsibility or just to move on.
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Steps
- Consider what is wrong with the job you have. Is it the work environment? The industry you work in? Do you just want more responsibility?
- Look around at what's available. If you want to switch to a different job altogether you may need retraining, look at the job adverts and update your CV. You should do this before the next step so that you have a clear idea of what to ask your boss for.
- Talk to your boss. If there's not actually a promotion you would be eligible for then you can still ask to take on more responsibility if that's what you're looking for. You could ask about their willingness to invest in training you for a better position within the company or just if they would be prepared to write you a recommendation.
- Prepare for the interview. When interviewing for your next position and they ask why you are leaving your last job, you can answer honestly that you felt you have outgrown it and hopefully you will be prepared enough to give your prospective new employer a clear idea of your vision for your future.
Tips
- Be clear about what you want, why you want it and why you don't want what you have any more.
- Be polite to your boss - this is not an opportunity for ultimatums or quitting in a dramatic fashion.
- During the meeting with your boss act as you would in a job interview. Remind your boss of the wonderful things you've done in your current job and how long you have been doing it. Make it clear you are grateful for the chance they gave you and you feel it's time to move on through no fault of theirs.
Warnings
- Do not quit your job until you have found something else.
- Do not demand anything from your current boss. The 'give me what I want or I'll move on' angle might seem decisive and hard to resist but really it might just be a great way to find out how dispensable your boss thinks you are.
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