The Top 10 Reasons People Stay in a Job They Dislike
Category: Careers (AB31)Originally Submitted on 6/2/2000.
Are you unhappy in your job? Is someone around you always complaining about the company or the job? Here are some reasons people stay at jobs they do not like. Each of us has a choice. One can choose to remain unhappy or to take action. If the choice is to take action, having a coach can make the transition easier.
1. Inertia
It is easier to continue doing what you have been doing than to take action and make a change.
2. No time
Your current job takes all your time and energy. There is no time to do a thorough job search.
3. Money
Your current job pays the bills and gives you your benefits. It would be hard to give that up or even risk it by looking elsewhere.
4. Fear
The job you know is safe. A new job is unknown and therefore frightening.
5. Lack of confidence
You are not sure you are capable of doing any job other than the one you have.
6. Believing that your situation will improve.
7. Friends
Moving on means losing the friends you made in this company.
8. Believing that any job you get will have the same problems as the one you have now.
9. Severance package
Believing your company will soon offer a great package to leave.
10. Loyalty
Feeling that your company or boss is depending on you.
About the Submitter
This piece was originally submitted by Alvah Parker, Personal and Business Coach, who can be reached at asparker@asparker.com, or visited on the web. Alvah Parker wants you to know: Alvah coaches managers, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and educators on work life, career, and personal issues. Many of her clients are in transition and looking for more a fulfilling career and/or personal life.
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