But you might not be one of them; you might belong to the old school where stability was the driving factor.

But then you are no saint either who overlooks all the adversities and just concentrates on the positive factors. You may decide not to notice these “difficulties” for some time but then they keep cropping up.

So what do you do? Do you quit? Or do you clench your teeth and continue working in your present organisation?

Let’s take a look at when to leave an organisation and move on.

It is not a decision to be taken on the spur of the moment. There are a few questions one should ask oneself and only after a proper assessment of its answers one should reach a decision. These are:

* Do you find your present profile challenging enough?

* Do you feel you are appreciated for your good performances?

* Do you feel that there is opportunity for advancement in the present setup?

* Do you find your job too stressful?

* Do you feel your personal life is on rocks due to your professional life?

* Do you feel satisfied with your present pay package?

* Do you feel comfortable in the present office culture?

Your organisation has provided you with opportunities in the past to prove your calibre but now there is no excitement left. A sense of monotony is slowly creeping in. Also there can be another situation where there are regular challenges and you are doing your best. However your superior does not praise you. This can lead to a lose of motivation which in turn affects your performance. If this is the scenario then it is advisable to switch jobs.

In today’s professional setup a lot of stress is given on teamwork. You know that you are the best performer in your team, you have been given due credit for it also. You would like to head the team but you don’t expect any such changes in the near future. Who doesn’t want to grow? If you get an opportunity to head a team in some other organisation, you should surely take it up.

Quite a few of us spend inordinately long hours at our work places. You hardly get to spend time with your wife and children. And you can’t blame them if they sulk and demand more of your time. Get your priorities right and start looking for a change. Money matters, but not at the cost of your near and dear ones. In life peace of mind and happy family are essential.

Everything else is fine, you look forward to going to office, your boss is all praise for you, you are assigned different kinds of assignment where you learn so much and are able to show your prowess. But you just found out that that the person who joined a year later and with the same responsibilities as you is being paid more. If you are sure if with your current skills and knowledge you’ll find a job with a better pay packet then move on.

But remember, before reaching a final decision try to work out things with your boss/superiors. Also do some self-assessment. Are you really as capable as you think you are? Are you giving your 100 per cent? Are you sure you are not a pessimist who is clinging on to just one small negative factor against so many positive ones? If you still feel that you have a legitimate point, talk to your superiors regarding your problems. If they assure you that they’ll take a look and try to meet your expectations then nothing like it. Else, time has come to leave your present organisation for a better one.

Note: This article is from Economic Times