It’s easy to jump out of the frying pan and into the fire: many people who leave end up in the same old situation because they are familiar with the pattern.
As long as there are opportunities to learn in your role or elsewhere at your workplace, staying is a good tactic If you’re bored and feel under utilised try these tactics:
Volunteer for more projects: it's a chance to extend your skills and meet new people
Tell your boss how you feel: it’s surprising just how little they may notice
Talk to HR: if your boss is not amenable and you want to check out possibilities in other departments
When to go
If your job is damaging your health, it’s best to go straight away. Recovery of health or damaged self esteem may be a big operation and is a big price to pay. Although remember that looking for another job can be a fulltime job in itself.
If you’re in a more senior position, you may be able to negotiate your exit and trade your deskspace for paid notice period while you search for new work.
The last farewell
It may be emotionally satisfying to unload and tell your manager or colleagues exactly why you are leaving. But it’s a better strategy to keep such feelings close to your chest.
”Don’t burn your bridges. You never know when you may need these contacts a few years down the line", counsels Yeung.
