Edit Steps
- 1Think about what attracted you to the job in the first place. Was it the pay? The prestige? The chance to develop a long term career? It's worth remembering- there was a reason you decided to take up this job.
- 2Think about the short term benefits. If you're unemployed, you're going to have an increased income. If you're employed currently, you're going to have a change of environment and meet new people.
- 3Think about the long term benefits. Is there a chance for career progression? Is the job more suited to your personality and thus you will enjoy your working life more?
- 4Have a support network. We all have bad days at work. Don't let them rule your life. Talk about it with friends or family. Let off some steam. Many employees let things build and build and walk out of jobs that they otherwise enjoy.
- 5Consider the alternative. If you're on JSA and leave a job for no good reason you won't get any benefit for 26 weeks. If you have worked previously and have some money behind you, it will run out pretty quickly. You face an unknown amount of time stuck at home with limited finances competing with employed people for jobs that are few and far between.
- 6If you really can't stand it. Weigh up all the pros and cons. Only you can decide if the alternative is better. For example, if your job is making you seriously ill with stress, the alternative of being unemployed might be better for a while. You're an adult, only you can decide your working future.
Edit Tips
- Problems at work? Talk about it with your supervisor, you are their responsibility. If they don't know there's a problem they can't help.
- Not enjoying your holiday/seasonal job? Remember- it's not for ever and it will help you secure a better job in the future.
- Repetitive job? Ask for more responsibility or the possibility of an internal transfer.
- Being bullied? Go through your company's grievance procedure first and foremost. No joy? Seek an advocate to inform you of your rights to take the matter further.
Edit Warnings
- Talk calmly with your supervisor. Make your point and move on.
- Leaving a job after signing off JSA could see you without money for 26 weeks.
- Leaving a job without another one lined up is risky. Proceed with caution.
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October 20, 2011 by Harri
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