Why Will You Leave Your Job?
The InfoGraph on page 19 of the new T + D Magazine lists 9 reasons why workers leave their jobs:
- Opportunities for advancement (28%)
- Work-life balance (23%)
- More interesting work (20%)
- Shorter commute (9%)
- Other (9%)
- Better benefits (4%)
- Better perks (3%)
- Closer to family (3%)
- Better workplace environment (1%)
The top three interest me as a Career Coach, because I believe we ought to factor these items into our job search. If we are miserable in our current job or have just lost a job, it is tempting to “take any job that comes along.” In many instances that is a big mistake.
We tell our clients that in order for a job to be satisfying it must provide 4 things:
- Job Satisfaction
- Opportunity for Growth
- Proper Environment
- Proper Compensation
All four of these must be present, otherwise you will be leaving your next job soon. The numbers prove it!
