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Transitioning out of any relationship can make even the most confident among us fearful of change.
Even though we remind ourselves that change can bring new opportunities, there’s something about knowing what to expect each day that can make it difficult to leave.
There are, however, 3 signs that it may be time to quit your accounting job.
The Learning Has Stopped
Let’s face it, the accounting and finance industry is constantly evolving and changing. To be marketable, your skill set and knowledge base need to stay current and relevant. If you’re in a role where the learning has stopped in spite of your best efforts to seek out additional growth within your organization, it may be time to transition out.
Lack of Leadership
A great leader can inspire you to produce your best work. Great managers model behaviours they want their team to demonstrate and they are gifted at charting a successful course even in choppy waters. If there is a lack of leadership, however, even a good team can quickly be derailed. If your colleagues are leaving the company and looking for opportunities elsewhere, it may be a sign that you need to quit your accounting job.
Dysfunctional Team
Working as a member of a focused, productive team can be incredibly rewarding. Correspondingly, working with a team mired in dysfunction can be intensely stressful. Whether it’s a key member who just can’t get it together, or a fundamental incompatibility in working styles, a team that cannot rise above challenges and deliver on outcomes isn’t something that you want to be a part of.
If you are unhappy in your current role, take the time to figure out why. If it’s not something that you can fix, and other opportunities arise, then it may be time to quit your accounting job.
