{"id":5144,"date":"2015-12-09T07:05:37","date_gmt":"2015-12-09T07:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=5144"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:46:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:46:11","slug":"good-reasons-not-to-leave-a-job-you-hate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/good-reasons-not-to-leave-a-job-you-hate","title":{"rendered":"6 Good Reasons Not to Leave a Job You Hate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">It\u2019s a tough world out there, and if you\u2019re working a job that you\u2019re not exactly ecstatic about anymore, well, that just makes things worse. Imagine yourself waking up at 5 in the morning, getting stuck in the middle of EDSA traffic for two hours, and arriving at the office already sweaty and tired. By the time you start the day, you\u2019re already bombarded with hefty paperwork and deadlines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This may not be the case all the time, but at some point in our careers, there will be instances\u00a0where we really hate our jobs. So, we start to think of the best possible option\u2014look for another one that won&#8217;t only make us happy but also fulfill our professional goals. But\u00a0leaving a job isn&#8217;t just about submitting that resignation letter, packing your stuff, and waving goodbye, it&#8217;s also about leaving the confines of assurance, security, and career development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Believe it or not, there have been a lot of people who&#8217;ve stayed (and survived) in a job they strongly dislike, and their reasons for hanging on is actually logical. Here are 6 reasons why you shouldn&#8217;t leave that job you hate just yet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/good-reasons-not-to-leave-a-job-you-hate\/#1_The_competition_is_tough\" title=\"1. The competition is tough.\">1. The competition is tough.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/good-reasons-not-to-leave-a-job-you-hate\/#2_You_cant_afford_it\" title=\"2. \u00a0You can&#8217;t afford it.\">2. \u00a0You can&#8217;t afford it.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/good-reasons-not-to-leave-a-job-you-hate\/#3_You_dont_have_any_other_skills_ready\" title=\"3. You don&#8217;t have any other skills ready.\">3. You don&#8217;t have any other skills ready.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/good-reasons-not-to-leave-a-job-you-hate\/#4_Your_network_is_not_big_enough\" title=\"4. Your network is not big enough.\">4. Your network is not big enough.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/good-reasons-not-to-leave-a-job-you-hate\/#5_The_perks_outweigh_the_headaches\" title=\"5. The perks outweigh the headaches.\">5. The perks outweigh the headaches.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/good-reasons-not-to-leave-a-job-you-hate\/#6_Its_the_responsible_thing_to_do\" title=\"6. It&#8217;s the responsible thing to do.\">6. It&#8217;s the responsible thing to do.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_competition_is_tough\"><\/span>1. The competition is tough.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The gruelling\u00a0job market is one reason you should stay in that job you hate. Currently, the Philippine&#8217;s unemployment rate is 5.6 percent, or 2.4 million people since October 2015, that number\u00a0will probably increase come graduation season. And on average, an unemployed person will take about 5-7 months to look\u00a0for a job\u2014and that&#8217;s just the unemployed ones. You still have to consider those in your same situation who\u00a0are also actively looking for jobs. Be thankful that you&#8217;re employed and are able to pay your bills, some people are still struggling looking for theirs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_You_cant_afford_it\"><\/span>2. \u00a0You can&#8217;t afford it.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As much as you&#8217;d like to walk away from your job today, you still have to think about your financial obligations. Do you have a mortgage to attend to? That monthly installment for that iPhone 6? Or perhaps just providing for your family?<\/p>\n<p>Leaving your employer might lift off a weight on your shoulders, but it might cripple you in the long run, specially if your family relies on your income. No matter what your obligations are, you need money. If you already have a lot saved up that&#8217;s enough for you to survive 7 months of unemployment, then go ahead. If not, sad to say you have to stuck it up a bit longer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_You_dont_have_any_other_skills_ready\"><\/span>3. You don&#8217;t have any other skills ready.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before leaving, you also have to consider if you already have a handful\u00a0of\u00a0skills ready that may be useful in the next\u00a0company you wish to apply in, specially if you&#8217;re a fresh graduate. You know how some companies require at least 2 years of work experience?<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re eyeing on that company but don&#8217;t have that much to offer them yet, you might need to stay longer in your current one and expand your skill set\u00a0before moving. It could as easy as mastering Excel, or successfully organizing inter-company\u00a0meetings. No matter how sucky your job may be, you can still get\u00a0<em>a lot<\/em>\u00a0of new things to learn from them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Your_network_is_not_big_enough\"><\/span>4. Your network is not big enough.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not every job is a worthless one. You can still make your resume look impressive just by adding your employer in, specially if you work in reputable company. So, think about the company you work in, and where they stand in the level of hierarchies.<\/p>\n<p>Are they notable? Will staying longer provide a resume boost and open new doors for you? Are you meeting and establishing a relationship with\u00a0distinguished and high-profile people that might help you in the long run? Trying to consider\u00a0your company&#8217;s influence is important, because this can actually make you or break you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_perks_outweigh_the_headaches\"><\/span>5. The perks outweigh the headaches.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if your job gets stressful at times or perhaps you&#8217;re just not enjoying it anymore, it still has a lot of benefits to give you. Does your employer offer health benefits? Or do they give you several days of paid vacation leaves a year? You might want to consider thinking about this because those extra perks can really help you out financially. Enjoy those perks as much as possible because it all goes bye-bye if you decide to leave.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Its_the_responsible_thing_to_do\"><\/span>6. It&#8217;s the responsible thing to do.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is always advisable to move out from a job when you&#8217;re already stagnating, and also when you reach the point of misery, even if it pays well. Do not, however, make an impulsive decision and just walk away for this can seriously complicate your finances, and also, you might risk your former employer&#8217;s trust in providing you good reference. If you hate your job, be proactive and make moves to find a job you&#8217;ll love and enjoy.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up on Kalibrr<\/a>\u00a0today and find the right job for you. 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