WHEN IT MAKES SENSE TO RETHINK A MOVE
It’s all about the money.
Accepting a new job could mean an attractive pay rise, but you may be neglecting other factors like your career goals, which are equally important. If money’s the only reason you’re thinking of switching things up, consider speaking to your boss about a possible salary adjustment before accepting a new job, because “using a potential offer to negotiate with your superior can affect your credibility,” says Chai Leng. Ask for his or her feedback on your performance, give examples of how you’ve proven yourself, and say that you look forward to some form of monetary recognition. If you’ve been going for interviews or working with recruiters and know for a fact that you’re being paid below market rate, make reference to an updated salary benchmark to support your suggestion for an adjustment.
Your problems are trivial or temporary.
There’s no such thing as a perfect job, so there are bound to be ups and downs. Whether it’s a complicated project or an annoying colleague, consider if the issue can be resolved, and if you can turn the challenge into a learning opportunity. Make sure your dissatisfaction is not just an emotional or reactive one. Says Chai Leng: “Short-term moves can reect badly on you because they make you appear to be a job hopper.”
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