Don´t quit your job, please!

• Sometimes you know your job just isn't right for you.

• Maybe you're:– in the wrong field,– don't enjoy the work, – feel surrounded by

untrustworthy coworkers, – or have an incompetent boss.

Don´t quit your job, please! Introduction

• Most people would tell you to:– Find something that's a better

fit.– Quit your job and show your

boss your autonomy and freewill.

– Tell your boss that there are many jobs (???) around the marketplace.

Don´t quit your job, please! Easy advice from most people

• Any kind of approach regarding your job dissatisfaction should be carefully analyzed to avoid any damages to:– your career or – the ones that you love and

take care of.

Don´t quit your job, please! Important

• There are many reasons you may not be able to leave:– Our tough economy.– Family commitments that can not be

stopped.– Limited opportunities in your

marketplace.– Fierce job competition that could

jeopardize your career plan.

Don´t quit your job, please! Reasons for not leaving your job

• According to some experts, people are highly dissatisfied when:– Their job has no meaning or

purpose to them, – Or their jobs provides little

opportunity to learn, or leaves them very stressed at the end of the work day.

Don´t quit your job, please! What the Experts say about it.

• Whatever the reason you are unhappy, you don't have to just live with it or quit.

• In fact, even if you are able to find another job, keeping your job may be the best option since changing jobs is not a trivial matter.

Don´t quit your job, please! What should we do about it?

• Some people are naturally inclined to be unhappy, while others have a brighter take on life.

• Before you declare your job a bad fit, take a look at yourself.

• It's worth asking: – Are you just the kind of person

who tends to be dissatisfied?

Don´t quit your job, please! Tip 01 – Look at Yourself

• An important research shows that finding more meaning in your work can dramatically improve job satisfaction.

• It is import to look at your job responsibilities through a different lens.

Don´t quit your job, please! Tip 02 – Find Meaning

• If you can't change your perspective, you may be able to shift your job responsibilities.

• Try to redesign your job to better fit your motives, strengths, and passions.

Don´t quit your job, please! Tip 03 – Alter what you do

• If it's not the work you dislike but the people you work with, you may be able to change that too.

• Focus on forging relationships that give you energy, rather than sapping it.

• Seek out people who can help you do your job better.

Don´t quit your job, please! Tip 04 – Change who you interact with

• When you're in the wrong job, it can be tempting complain about it to others.

• But complaining about your job is a recipe for trouble.

• You never know how the complaints may be shared with others in the organization and this can affect you job and career.

Don´t quit your job, please! Tip 05 – Resist Complaining

• The improvements you make to your job situation may make things more tolerable, but you should always be open to the next thing.

• You can improve your job but you can also be on the lookout for new opportunities.

Don´t quit your job, please! Tip 05 – Keep Options Open

• Make connections with people you like at work.

• Assess what you don't enjoy about your job so that you can minimize the time you spend doing unwanted tasks.

• Keep your options open.

Don´t quit your job, please! Principles to Remember - DO

• Don[t assume that the job is the problem, you may be prone to being dissatisfied.

• Don’t think you're stuck, since there is always a way to change your situation or feeling.

• Don’t complain incessantly about your job since it only bring you down.

Don´t quit your job, please! Principles to Remember – DON’T

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