Its Time to Break Up With Your Job

Its Time to Break Up With Your Job Happy Valentines DayIts time to end that toxic eight-hour-a-day relationship. You wouldnt put up with all the negativity in a romantic partner. Why are you putting up with it at work?Every February, I write a column about why its important to love your job. This year, however, Ive decided to take a different approach. Im going to encourage you to break it off with your job provided, of course, you dont love it anymore.I know, its a hard decision to make.Your job has been so reliable, sostable. You dont want to be left in the cold with no job to your name. Butis holding onto this gig worth it?Are you really happy? Does your job put you first? Or does your jobsap your strength, drain your energy, and even take money out of your wallet?You may spend more time at work than you do with your spouse, so its important your job be one you love. If its not, now is the time to make a change and I do mean right nowThe job mark et is the best it has been in a generation. Many economists say it hasnt been this great since the late 1960s. New jobs are showing up every day. Do yourself a favor Look and see whats new in your field. You might be surprised.Make a list of all the things you want in a job. What would make you really love your work? Do you want a great boss?A great team?A product you can get behind? Are you looking for a company with integrity?Write down your list of goals, and then use it to guide your search. What youre hoping for is out there. Dont stay committed to a company that is not committed to you. Look for something better, something more fulfilling. Make your happiness a priority.Breaking up with your job isnt as hard as it sounds. Just follow a few simple tipsDont tell anyone youre leaving until youve secured a new job.Once youve found a new job, wait until youve accepted it in writing to tell your company.Start with your boss. Thank them for the opportunity and let them know youve fou nd something new. Give at least two weeks of notice, but no more than four. Things can get stressful if you give too much notice. After youve shared your news verbally, confirm it in an email to your boss.Come up with a plan for how and when youll share the great news with the larger team.Before long, the breakup will be complete, and youll be off to a bigger and better opportunity you truly loveA version of this article originally appeared onCopeland Coaching.Angela Copeland is a career coach and CEO atCopeland Coaching.