When you aren't learning anything new.
You should be contributing, but you should also be constantly learning something new that builds your skills. If they can't offer that, it's time to go.
When you can't muster the energy or interest to complete the most basic tasks. (This might involve professional counseling because it could be the job or something else. Your mental health is important.)
When your employer is moving you through the three stages of the improvement process. If you planned to improve, you'd have done it after the first meeting. (Also, time to think about who you are as an employee and if you are part of the problem. Are you the one holding you back?)
When all of your words and thinking are negative or cynical. That's when you're in the Job Death Spiral. All that will happen if you stay is that you will become more resentful and eventually, no matter how hard you try to hide it, that will be telegraphed to everyone around you. Then you become the problem employee.
When you wake to instant anxiety at the thought of going to the physical location or sitting down in your home to do the work. (That could be the job or something else at work. It's ok to see a professional. Take care of you!)
When you have another offer with more money or opportunity. (Especially if you are earlier in your career.)
When you are being harassed or bullied. You can't fix that culture with a stick. That's a major overhaul and most companies don't have the self-awareness or leadership to see it and fix it.
When restructuring limits your opportunities (but only if growth/climbing the ladder is a goal).
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