Are You Ready to Quit Your Job? - Perfectly Employed

What is your first thought when your alarm goes off on Monday morning?

If I call in sick again, would it look suspicious?

I... just... can't...

Four days until Friday!!

Ugh. Another Monday.

Your boss asks you for a favor. What is your first thought?

Do it yourself, you lazy, no good, son-of-a...

Sure thing!

Ugh, more work.

I'll get right to it... one day...

It's a Labor Day Weekend! What are your weekend plans?

Par-tay! I'm off to the beach, then a cookout with friends.

Sleep. Three days of sleep.

Binge watching shows on Netflix.

Hanging out with family.

How many hours did you work last week?

10-20, but that's cool. I like part-time gigs.

10-20, and I don't know how I'm going to pay my bills.

30-40

40-50

51+

How do you feel about your co-workers?

They are awful, terrible people and I hope they burn in hell.

They are alright, but I wouldn't spend time with them if I wasn't being paid.

They're the best! I couldn't ask for a better team.

Most of them are ok, but there's this one person that gets on my last nerve!

How do you feel about your boss?

She's great! She supports my career goals and looks for opportunities to let my skills shine.

He's a tyrant that thinks I only exist to do his bidding.

She's a self-absorbed diva who would throw me under the bus to make herself look better.

I don't know—I never see him.

What piece of advice would you give a newbie at your workplace?

Run! Save yourself!

Give the snack machine a good kick when your chips get stuck.

Stay away from Janet in HR. She's a major gossip.

The boss loves hearing our ideas, so be sure to let him know when you think of something great!

Your benefits include:

A healthcare plan, paid time off, and a substantial discount program.

A healthcare plan that costs more than my salary

Free pencils!

I can't think of a single benefit.

Are You Ready to Quit Your Job?

Take this job and shove it!

You've had enough and you are ready to leave your job and do something—anything—else. Your job is a serious stressor, and it will take a toll on your health if you don't take action quickly. Let your network know that you need another job quickly! In your case, you may want to quit and then make finding a new job your full-time job. If you have a couple months' worth of expenses saved, or if you can move in with a friend for a couple months to cut expenses, take the plunge. Don't forget to quit with class!

Hang in there—but start looking for a new job.

There's no doubt that your job sucks, but it's not to the breaking point yet. You have time to think through your exit strategy. Start looking at job listings, polish your resume, and let your network know you're actively seeking other offers. Play your cool in the office until you have a solid offer on the table.

Stay Put. It's not that bad.

All things considered, your job isn't that bad. But, you're taking a quiz called, "Are you ready to quit your job?", so you're definitely feeling the need to check your options. Talk to people in your network and redo your resume, but don't jump ship until the perfect offer lands on your desk.