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THE ASTORIAN • TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020
Should you quit your job?
Don’t quit your job without
having another lined up, goes
the conventional wisdom. But in
a strong economy, many often
take the opportunity to reflect
on their jobs and gauge their
satisfaction, or lack thereof.
If you’re considering leaving your job,
you are not alone. In fact, it’s likely that
one or more of your colleagues is mulling
the same prospect.
Low unemployment means a job-
seekers market for those with valuable
skills and experience. Confidence in
the economy spurs risk-taking, and
the expansion of entrepreneurs in the
workforce has drawn more to think about
joining the ranks of the self-employed
or to seek better jobs and higher pay
elsewhere.
According to the Wall Street Journal,
nearly 3.4 million people in the U.S.
turned in their two-week notice in
April 2018. That figure of voluntary
resignations was expected to hit 40
million last year and continues — almost
double the number of a decade ago.
So is the time right for you? Clearly,
this depends upon your individual
circumstances. Cutting ties with your
employer due to good times economically
doesn’t always mean it’s a smart move.
Rather, the expanded opportunity can
help you measure satisfaction with your
present situation. Everyone has bad days
at work, but if you wake up dreading the
day ahead or sense looming negativity
that extends to your personal life, it might
be time to at least consider the possibility.
Here’s some data compiled by the
employment-focused website JobList.com
on recent statistics that might aid you in
measuring your situation.
Almost half of employees confess to
have considered quitting their jobs. Most
cite the desire for higher pay, but many,
too, note a toxic work environment.
Those who lean toward quitting test the
waters on the former issue by inquiring
about a raise or the potential for a raise in
the near future.
It took the average employee about
two months from the time of serious
consideration to leave their job until they
proffered a letter of resignation. During
that period, most had realized their
desire to leave and spent the remainder
of that time applying and interviewing
for new jobs. When that search ended
successfully, most were ready to leave.
Most, but not all, took the important
step of finding solid new employment
before leaving their existing job. But
35% left before achieving that goal
over environmental issues such as the
aforementioned toxic atmosphere, poor
management and a culture inconsistent
with their values and expectations. These
issues were cited chief among the reasons
48% left their jobs prematurely.
Every situation is different and the
choices and reasons can be highly
personal. If you are thinking of leaving
your job, whether for economic reasons
or over workplace situations that take a
significant toll on you, it pays to consider
all your options and weigh your chances
of finding a new job quickly.
Fastest growing
occupations
10 occupations with the highest
percent change of employment
between 2018-2028:
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Solar photovoltaic installers
Wind turbine service technicians
Home health aides
Personal care aides
Occupational therapy assistants
Information security analysts
Physician assistants
Statisticians
Nurse practitioners
Speech-language pathologists
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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