25 Reasons You Should Quit Your Job Right Now

[{"selector":"#anim-7e50d4d4-ab44-4bac-a9e1-0d54fe3ed9dd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-753d2c01-1b24-4e8b-a7af-93fa0a825dc1","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-ed99e464-78fe-4742-8d72-3fdd64d2a851","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7e70123b-3157-4541-87c8-4f3af0204b55","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Should you quit your job now? Some people feel as if they’re not being challenged enough, others may be unappreciated, and some want to change careers. Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-7d807bc9-bc3f-4280-96cc-72c0e88c10bc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0d5c8c8f-d50a-42b9-aff3-459734f1f459","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Regardless of the reason for quitting, there is a certain feeling you get when you know it’s time to leave. Medium Brush Stroke Learn more

[{"selector":"#anim-4b7ae03f-de33-4959-98eb-5a1a11ab8489","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ac5e14d0-5d41-49c0-8b58-91398a41d8b0","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This story will explore 25 signs that indicate it might be time to leave your job. Learn more

Reason 1: You Are No Longer Feeling Fulfilled or Happy

[{"selector":"#anim-f3a00326-923c-4902-bdb7-81121231de26","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-435e1326-6a71-488b-b4f5-92b2f241fb86","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] One of the most important reasons to quit your job is if you are no longer feeling fulfilled or happy. Learn more

This could be a sign that you’ve outgrown your position and it’s time to move on. If you’re not passionate about what you’re doing it will show in your work and it will be reflected in your attitude.

Reason 2: Your Level of Expertise is Not Valued or Respected

[{"selector":"#anim-08ca1ac8-7364-4fc7-b22e-bfe016ea7219","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-efc8863c-53a8-4daa-83b4-77a374c04190","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] If you’ve been doing an amazing job at your current job for years, yet it seems as if no one notices or cares about the quality of work that you produce each day, perhaps it’s time to move on. Learn more

A lack of appreciation can be very demoralizing and it’s not worth your time to stay at a job that doesn’t respect your level of expertise.

Reason 3: You Are Overqualified or Underutilized

[{"selector":"#anim-372d5b16-63e5-4a0f-9a99-4eee0ed86023","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fae97234-679f-418e-9cea-ad4d0c81b49a","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Another sign it might be time to leave your job is if you are overqualified for the position. If this describes you, then that means that a career shift would be a good idea. Learn more

If you have a yearning to accomplish much more than your current position can give you, quitting may be a good idea.

SWIPE UP NOW TO READ MORE

[{"selector":"#anim-6a56806f-e983-43a3-8d87-463c9cf0b0e3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dd4d58bd-bda7-4af1-a391-6e4f8996373c","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Learn more

Finding a financial advisor doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free quiz matches you with fiduciary financial advisors in your area or who serve your area. If you are ready to be matched with financial advisors that can help you achieve your financial goals, take the quiz now.