Lead factor to quitting?

Question

The times I have been most tempted to quit have usually been due to interpersonal dynamics in the workplace: a person's hurtful comments, a feeling of isolation etc.  What factors have made you most want to quit or have made you actually quit? Is it usually office environment or job responsibilities/career path?

Katie Malone · Answer

I would never (and have never) quit before I had a new job, but I have quit when I have reached kind of a breaking point. A few times it was no advancement opportunities. And another time it was office environment. Most recently, it was the fact that I felt like I wasn't being fully utilized. 
And basically, I hit my tipping point after I having several conversations with leadership that made me feel like there was no real plan for my future. 
If anyone is thinking of quitting, I highly, highly recommend that people speak to their leadership and really get a sense to make sure when they do quit it isn't because of one isolated incident or one person.

Anonymous · Answer

I have never quit before having something else lined up, other than a single job in high school where an older store clerk verbally berated me.  In my professional life it has generally come down to not liking the work I was doing, although a few times it came down to not wanting to work for a specific boss or group of managers.  I am currently locked in a battle where a senior leader wants me out but I have been given time to find a new role because my actual boss doesn't want me to leave but the only concession he could negotiate when dealing with his more powerful peer was to let me leave on my own time.  I should have been looking 2 years ago because I saw the power struggle coming, but I got lazy, now I am working hard to get to my next opportunity.

Anonymous · Answer

I am really frustrated currently and looking for a new job. For me, it's when I spend a good portion of my waking hours either waiting for work to be over, or stressing about work coming up, then I know it's time for a change. I never want to spend more than a few weeks or months becoming really anxious over my job. It's not worth it, we only live once.

Generally a few things contribute to me getting to that point:
1. Not feeling valued at work. I work hard, I do good work, and when I feel undervalued then I struggle with finding my worth there
2. When other employees can get away with anything and everything under the sun. Nothing drives me more crazy than a lack of discipline 
3. Lack of processes, procedures, advancement, etc. 
4. Lack of senior management control and vision
5. Overall company values

Kelli Femrite · Answer

My lead factor in searching for a new job is lack of career development partnered with too much red tape, and when management treats two people of equal levels differently in pay or promotions or opportunities. Also feeling undervalued and overworked comes into play.

Saquonna Duncan · Answer

No chance for advancement makes me want to quit.  I am a very ambitious person and when I feel stuck and realize that there is nowhere to go and nothing else to achieve, I want to quit.

Anonymous · Answer

Definitely the office environment. I just left a job last week because of a manager constantly badgering her team. I saw many people do the same in the 6 years I worked for the company. A few of the ones who left got HR involved to mediate, thinking they would do it impartially. Sadly, impartiality didn't happen. Three of the people who left did what I refer to as rage quitting. She broke them to the point of no return. Those 3 people were calm, competent individuals and were some of the best in their career field. Fortunately, it didn't take long for them to find a better place to continue their journey in their career.

Liz Bui · Answer

So far for me, it has usually been a lack in competent leadership and also toxic work environment and a feeling of isolation.

bfazi216 · Answer

Totally understand how isolation or team dynamics can create an uncomfortable work environment. 
With that said, it sounds as if you are struggling on a more personal level than professional.

Perhaps you can take a step back & reassess your “feelings”.   Perhaps this experience is part of your personal as well as professional growth preparing you for your future.  
It’s all part of the journey & I promise one day you’ll see why & how this experience  will not only help YOU but will allow you to help others.

Stay strong~ 
Know your self worth & remember it’s NOT personal!

BeckyB_25 · Answer

1. Lack of respect for a direct manager and/or decision maker who has the ability to influence my work
2. Growth plateau

Lead factor to quitting?

You're invited.

See what women are sharing on Fairygodboss.