3 Signs You Secretly Hate Your Job and Will Quit - The Muse

3 Signs You Secretly Hate Your Job and Will Quit - The Muse3 Signs You Secretly Hate Your Job and Will QuitThere can be a fine line between feeling content (or even happy) at your job and feeling desperate to get out. A good workflow can change with new organizational priorities, a disagreement with your boss, or your own external circumstances (like if you need mora money or flexibility). And these events that make your great job suddenly suck can seem to appear out of nowhere- but did they really?Here are some signs to watch for so you can avoid being blindsided by hating your work.Sign 1 Sunday Night Blues Are the NormThough the Sunday Sads are not a new concept, many professionals have reluctantly accepted them, coping through Instagram memes and comforting Sunday rituals. But, if this feeling of dread or anxiety before work arises on a regular basis, pay attention. While its comforting to know youre not alone (a Monster.com poll shows that more than three-quarters of US workers surveyed feel sad and anxious on Sunday evenings), that doesnt mean you should just accept these feelings as the norm. If you experience signs of physical and mental exhaustion just at the thought of going back to work, working with a specific person, or meeting a work goal, you could be one project away from wanting to quit.Try ThisCreate two columns and map out in as much detail as you can what fires you up at your job versus what drags you down. Take a look at positive side and ask, Do these attributes actually point toward a new direction? Likewise, look at the items that drag you down and consider Can I change or reframe these? And if not, to what degree am I willing to keep experiencing this? It may become clear that you can address certain aspects where you are or that you should begin seeking new opportunities. Sign 2 Your Work-Life Balance Is Non-ExistentRaise your hand if youre making a decent salary, but you cant even enjoy it. Are you in a cycle of paying rent for an apa rtment youre never at and buying food that youre scarfing down in front of your computer? Maybe you enjoy diving deeply into your work. (For example, if a particularly visible project was handed to you, youll want to spend extra time working on it and exceeding expectations.) But eventually, the adrenaline runs out and the lack of self-care or personal time can turn into disdain for your job. Try ThisThe key here is to identify if you have control over building a better balance between work and other things you value. If so, what can you change to shift this cycle? Alternatively, if this pressure to work all the time is coming from the company, be honest about whether this level of commitment really works for you- or has you headed for burnout? If its the latter, its time to consider building boundaries at work, or seeking a company that aligns with your optimal balance. YOU DESERVE A JOB THAT ACTUALLY RESPECTS WORK-LIFE BALANCEAnd we know just the companies to apply to.RIGHT THIS W AY Sign 3 Youre Not Being Mentored for a Leadership RoleIt can take some time to tell how strong your opportunities for growth are, and if theres an upward path for you. A gruppe that may be really supportive and offer lots of guidance during training may also not encourage you to speak up or actively involve you in advancement opportunities as you gain experience. Maybe your manager asks you to complete aspects of her job, but doesnt give you credit during meetings, or declines your request for of a high-ranking project (without any feedback as to why). Or, perhaps other colleagues tend to resign at a certain point in the company, usually to pursue a promotion or further education. Sometimes, you really arent ready for advancement. But, as you gain experience within an organization, you will quickly hit a ceiling- in your career and how you feel about your work- if growth and leadership arent cultivated in entry-level and mid-manager positions. Try ThisSchedule a time to meet with your immediate manager to discuss your plan going forward and brainstorm ideas to develop your skill sets, leadership opportunities, and visibility in the company. If this goes well, put these ideas into action, and note how people in the company respond. However, if this conversation isnt fruitful and nothing changes, start getting your resume in order, because odds are theres an expiration date on how long youll be satisfied in this role. By staying on the lookout for signs that you may be weeks away from hating your job- you give yourself more opportunities to process and prepare, which can lead to a more efficient job search. If you identify with the signs above, dont ignore them. Photo of woman on phone courtesy of Hero Images/Getty Images