Business Life
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| Title : Deciding about resignation, 5 questions to answer Author : Mac Saarman Date : 2010-04-17 17:14:23 No. : 1 |
 | Are you ready to sign that piece of paper which will separate you from your current job? Perhaps, it is a good idea to take a pen and answer a few questions before you submit the resignation letter. I am sure you understand that resigning from your job is a crucial decision which might affect your whole future.
If there is a reason you should not resign, you'd rather find it right now than after the resignation. If you do not change your opinion even after answering these questions, you will at least be more confident about your decision and you won't regret it later.
Here are the five questions we promised:
Do you take this decision because of a temporary condition and problems?
If the last project was a failure or the financial state of the company is not that good right now, it means that your job is in risk. However these problems might be temporary or perhaps they will not affect your job that much. Try to make an overall assessment of your situation and the company. If you think the problems you have encountered are temporary and they will be over in a few months, do not hurry for the resignation. You have worked a lot in this company, learned things, and reached higher positions. Giving up on all these should be done cautiously.
What chances do you have to find a better job?
Think about the advantages of your current job. Think about the places you have worked before coming here and the advantages / disadvantages of all the jobs you have had until now. Now that you have a good overview of possible disadvantages of other jobs and advantages of your current position, are you still sure you want to leave? What are the chances that you can find a better job and a better position (or at least something comparable to your current one)? Have you done a careful search for available jobs? Have you put some money aside to prevent financial pressure if you cannot start with a new job immediately?
What do others think about your decision?
Your colleagues, spouse or friends can give you valuable opinions. When we are caught up in a situation, we cannot think clearly and we might not see many possibilities. It is good to talk to people about your decision, hear their arguments and try to answer them. You may have forgotten to think about some possibilities and people may either remind you of those things or perhaps suggest workarounds to those problems.
Did you take the decision because of stress?
If you are stressed out and excessive tasks have overwhelmed you, it's time to take a vacation and reorganize your work. If your program is busy because your boss gives you more work than you can handle, discuss it with him to get some help. You can also prioritize your schedule and concentrate on more important tasks which may put stress on you if delayed. It is not guaranteed that you won't have similar problems in your next job. You need to learn time management skills to avoid such problems.
Are you ready for change?
Think about the priorities you have set for this period of your life. If you want to have a child, spend more time with your family, buy a house or a similar thing, leaving your job and starting a new one might disrupt your plans. Make sure the new job and getting used to the change will not interrupt you.
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