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Advice on leaving company...

I really love the work that I do day to day, and the benefits for my job are great. The leadership and bureaucracy, though are annoying and unorganized. Last year, the company had to do layoffs. Since then, we have steadily and consistently lost people who have voluntarily left and found new roles. Out of our ~250 people, I'd say we've lost 2 per month, so we're down to maybe 220. The main reason is because leadership doesn't understand how to run a business, strategize, and make decisions. I really like working here, but it feels disconcerting that so many people are leaving. Should I consider finding a new job? I don't want to be left all alone trying to save a sinking ship, but I love the job.

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  1. Anonymous

    Consider being open to it. I am in a somewhat similar situation and this is what I'm doing: I'm always open to opportunities (say, for instance, if a recruiter reaches out), I review job postings as I see them and apply to those that may be of interest to me and I am at minimum decently qualified for. I'm not panic applying as I do still have a job (and have a retention bonus hanging out there), but I am keeping resume up to date/tweaking as well as tweaking my LinkedIn. Also working on an additional certification.

    For you - I'd say at minimum, keep your resume up to date, keep your eyes open for potential opportunities, do some networking, maybe work on a certification or continuing education of some sort. Considering applying for positions right now if for nothing more than practice - resume, interviewing, etc.

  2. Anonymous

    Start looking at minimum, not going to hurt, just may find a new venture.

  3. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    If leadership doesn't understand how to run a business, strategize, and make decisions, why would you stay?

    The only thing you have to invest as an employee is your time. I always recommend folks invest their time where it's most likely to pay off for them in the long run. In my experience, that rarely happens at poorly run companies.

    Unless you are in the most senior executive management, no matter how much you strive to succeed in your own position, you cannot make a poorly run company a successful one.

    You are in a good position right now - you have a position that does not appear to be on the immediate chopping block - you have the luxury of time.

    I highly recommend you fire up that resume and begin a job search immediately.

  4. Anonymous

    It's best to be proactive and test your value in today's market. Right now, while it's not dire, you can take your time and really decide on next steps.

  5. Anonymous

    I would be actively searching for a new job. That's sounding like a sinking ship. Unfortunately for you, no telling when your position will be next to go.

  6. Stephanie Branch Lekowski

    Unless they're making you do two or more jobs with no increase in pay and/or title, stay put, don't leave for the sake of leaving.

  7. Anonymous

    One round of layoffs is sometimes followed by a second round, and people are getting out before that second round. If they are not replacing those people, your job is probably safe, but your spidey sense is correct: you need to leave. You will love the next job, too.

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