Take a moment for a reality
check. Ask yourself these questions – how many positive answers do
you
get?
1. Is what I do really worthwhile? In other words: Does my work make a difference
to people? Does it help people? Am I adding something of value to
the world? Doing something worthwhile makes us feel worthwhile and can
compensate for other shortcomings in the position.
2. Do I enjoy my job? Do you get a buzz from what you do?
3. Am I learning? If you are still developing and learning in
the job then it is an investment of your time. If you have stopped
learning and are repeating experiences then it may be time for a change.
4. Does this job lead to somewhere I want to go? Is this experience useful in preparing you for
something else you might want to do?
5. Am I well paid? On an objective assessment are you
fairly compensated for what you contribute?
6. Do I get on with my boss? A difficult boss can make your time at work
miserable.
7. Do I get on with my colleagues? A good social environment and friendly
workmates can make up for many other problems at work.
8. Am I empowered to be creative and do things my way? This is more important for some people than
others. Does it matter for you?
9. Is my work/life balance acceptable? Most people would like more time with their
families but work is demanding so they accept some kind of balance. Are
you getting at least the minimum free time you need to live your life?
10. Is my job title prestigious? This really matters to some people but is
irrelevant to others. Do you feel proud when you tell people where you
work and what you do?
The more
yes answers the better. How many did you get? Now rank the questions in
importance for you. For some people doing something really worthwhile is most
important while others place greater value on working with friends in a
sociable atmosphere. Compare the yes answers and the no answers. Do the
positive answers outweigh the negatives in number and importance? For
example it might be fine to work in a low paid job if it is important to you
that you gain the right experience.
If you
have few positive answers and they are not in your top priorities then you
should do some soul-searching about what you really want out of life and
whether it is time to look for a better job.
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