Are You Running To or Running From in Making a Job Change This Spring - CareerEnlightenment.com

You may find there are actions you can take to alleviate frustration by addressing some of the concerns directly. At the very least, you’ll have a clearer idea of areas to investigate in any new opportunity, to ensure that it will not be present there.The Upside: Running ToBegin by developing a list of perhaps a dozen to twenty clear, measurable criteria about the new job opportunity, such as compensation, culture, commute, benefits, your potential boss, and the like. Once you have thoroughly investigated the new opportunity, you are ready to objectively compare it point-by-point to your current situation. What specifically will you be giving up (such as having a track record of a certain period of time) to take the new opportunity? What will you gain by moving?Only when you see that the new opportunity offers clear advantages, should you consider making the change. If the comparison is roughly equal, then tough it out and continue looking, while figuring out what you can do differ ently to make your current situation more enjoyable for you, and more productive for your employer.You know it is the right move when the new opportunity is one that is measurably better than your current situation, where you can easily envision yourself being passionate about being there five years from now, and when your “running to” side of your brain tells you it is time to move.One final piece of advice: always leave well. You never know when you will need the future support of your former employer and supervisors.