10 signs it’s time to quit your job

You just can’t stand it anymore. You hate your job. But is it really time to quit? Here are the top 10 signs to help you decide.

Offices are all unique. They have their own culture, history, and customs. But if you've been in the same position for some time, and you still don't feel like you fit in, you might want to seek employment elsewhere.

If you keep being passed over for high-profile projects or promotions, then clearly someone up top hasn't realized how talented you are. Put your career ahead of your job. Even if you aren’t being actively promoted, make sure you are getting opportunities to grow. If not, find somewhere that will.

Why deal with someone who is demanding, incompetent, miserable, selfish, immature, or controlling every single day? You need a supportive boss in order to flourish in your career.

If you find that every day in the office is a snooze-fest, it may be time to find a new gig. If you are bored, embarrassed, or uncomfortable with the work you are doing—move on. The best way to excel is by working on something you believe in.

“Golden handcuffs” is a term used to describe cushy, high-paying jobs that are unfulfilling or downright miserable. The trouble with these lucrative jobs is that they are hard to leave without taking a (major) pay cut. But it’s important to not let yourself get trapped. Money shouldn’t be the biggest motivator in your career.

If just thinking about your job makes you want to throw up, guess what? It's time to quit. Depression and anxiety can weigh heavily on your health. Remember when you first started working? Were you full of passion and excitement each morning? Go find that happiness again.

If you are moody, physically or emotional exhausted, can’t concentrate, or even resorting to taking a lot of “personal” days to regroup, you might be burnt out. It’s important to keep your work balanced with your personal life. It is important to have ambition, and to strive to better yourself. However, if you don't keep yourself in check, you could end up doing some serious harm to your career.

When you find that you’re spending less time with your family because of work, or you are constantly coming home and complaining about your job, it may be time to look for something new.

If your company is frequently restructuring, cancelling raises or bonuses, or even postponing projects, your company might be in financial trouble. But you don’t have to go down with their sinking ship. Get out and find a more secure place of employment.

Perhaps one of the easiest ways to decide that it's time to quit your job is if a better position is on the table. If you are being offered more responsibility, a change in location, status, or salary—seize the opportunity. It's time to quit the job and move on.