8 signs you should quit your job
8種跡象，表明你應該辭職了
By LINDSAY TIGAR ︱Jan. 11, 2019
We asked executives who have been through many career highs and lows how to know when it’s time to move on from a job.我們詢問了經歷過很多職業生涯的高管，如何才能知道何時該換工作了。Many professionals examine their career in a harder, more critical way as the New Year starts, prompting them to reconsider how they’re pacing. Most of the time, this includes determining whether they should stay loyal to their employer—or start the process of applying elsewhere or going freelance. Most Americans will spend far more time with their coworkers than their spouses, so remaining at a gig that doesn’t fulfill, challenge, or make you happy is not only a waste of time, but also energy and spirit. Instead of seeking the advice of career experts or coaches, many executives at leading companies have been through lots of professional ebbs and flows, so they recognize when it’s time to move on. Here, they explicitly note the hints you might be missing that it’s time to quit your job. ASAP.
隨著新年的開始，許多專業人士以更認真、更挑剔的方式審視自己的職業生涯，這能促使他們重新考慮自己的節奏。很多時候，這包括決定他們是否要忠於自己的僱主，或者開始尋找新的工作，抑或成為自由職業者。大多數美國人與同事在一起的時間比與他們配偶在一起的時間長得多，所以留在一個沒有滿足感、不具挑戰性、並不使你感到快樂的工作崗位上不僅浪費時間，而且浪費精力和精神。與其聽從人力專家或人生教練們的建議，不如聽聽許多著名公司的高管們的意見，他們經歷過了很多事業上的潮起潮落，他們更清楚什麼時候該換工作了。在這裡，他們明確地告訴你哪些是應該換工作的各種跡象，你或許正在錯過機會，要抓緊時間了。
1. YOU ARE CONSISTENTLY BRINGING NEGATIVE ENERGY INTO YOUR HOME LIFE
1、你一直在給你的家庭生活帶來消極的能量
Julie Vessel, chief talent officer at MONO advertising agency, says it’s human nature to complain, since no one, nothing, and no job will ever be perfect. But professionals in the right jobs aren’t constantly stressing about their employment. When you finally sign off email, do you bring home a really poor attitude with your dirty dish from lunch? Toxic, consistent negativity could indicate your career is sucking your soul dry. 「Can you leave your emotional baggage at work? If not, then maybe it’s time to think about what is causing you to dislike your job, and consider what you wish was different. Then, go in search of something that offers that,」 she recommends.
Mono廣告公司的首席人才官Julie Vessel說，抱怨是人類的天性，因為沒有任何人、任何事，也沒有任何工作是完美的。找對了正確工作的專業人士並不總是對他們的工作感到有壓力。當你最終下線、關機，回到家時，是不是還被午餐時的髒盤子而弄得情緒很糟糕？有毒性的、持續的消極態度或許表明，你的工作正在吸乾你的靈魂。「能不能把你的這些情緒負擔就留在辦公室嗎？如果不能，那麼也許是時候考慮一下，究竟是什麼讓你不喜歡自己的工作了，並且考慮一下你究竟想要的是什麼。然後，去尋找能提供給你這些有所不同的工作，」她建議道。
2. YOU ARE TOO COMFORTABLE
2、你過得太舒服了
While you might think being comfortable and confident in your role is indicative of success, Julie Hansen, CEO of Babbel US, says it could mean the opposite. In fact, those who are able to thrive within their careers are those who are brave enough to be uncomfortable. After all, as her father taught her, the best time to seek out your next move is when things are going well. 「If you wait until you’re unhappy, you run the risk of taking just anything that comes by in order to get out, instead of the right next thing,」 she explains. 「Having success in a position is great–it makes us happy to go to work every day, and more able to apply ourselves completely to solving problems. But when you’re in control, you’re much better positioned to take your time and make sure you』ve got all the answers before needing to jump.」
巴貝爾美國公司（Babbel US）執行長朱莉•漢森（Julie Hansen）表示，雖然你可能認為對自己的工作感到舒服和自信是成功的象徵，但這也可能意味著相反的意思。事實上，那些能夠在自己的職業生涯中茁壯成長的人是那些敢於讓自己不舒服的人。畢竟，正如她父親所教導的，尋求下一步行動的最佳時機是事情進展順利的時候。她解釋說：「如果你等到不開心的時候再去做，你就有可能為了離開而隨意選擇一份新工作，而不是去認真選擇正確的下一步。「在一個職位上取得成功是好的 — 它使我們每天都很開心地去上班，並且能夠更充分地讓自己去解決問題。但是，當你處於主動位置的時候，你就能更好地利用自己的時間，確保在跳槽之前把事情考慮完善。
3. YOU TELL YOURSELF IT』S 「JUST A JOB」
3、你告訴自己這不過是「一份工作」
But is it, really? For those who consider themselves ambitious and set inspiring goals for both their careers and personal lives, a job is never merely just that. Instead, their 9 to 5 is an avenue where they propel their skills forward and dedicate themselves to a life of learning and progression. Vessel explains that when we begin to convince ourselves we shouldn’t care or expect so much, we are lowering our standards. 「If this happens to you, use this as an opportunity to reflect on what it is that’s really, really bugging you. And beyond identifying the irritation, think about what it is you wish was different in your responsibilities, role, involvement, or team,」 she explains. 「If we give ourselves the chance to be honest, we can usually break it down to something specific about our work or role.」 Depending on how close you are or how comfortable you feel, Vessel suggests finding a way to bring it up with your manager. 「Before you jump ship to another job, give yourself the opportunity to see if what you’re missing or wanting can be attained where you are,」 she says.
但，真是這樣嗎？對於那些認為自己野心勃勃、為自己的事業和個人生活設定鼓舞人心的目標的人來說，工作絕不僅僅是這樣。相反，他們的朝九晚五是一條推動他們的技能前進的道路，他們讓生活充滿了學習和進步。Vessel解釋說，當我們開始說服自己、我們不應該關心、或有更高的期待的時候，我們正在降低自己的標準。「如果這件事發生在你身上，利用它作為一個機會來反思到底是什麼讓你心煩意亂。」她解釋說：「除了找出那個激怒你的事情來以外，想想在你的職責、角色、參與度或團隊方面，你究竟希望有什麼不同。如果我們認為自己是誠實的，我們通常可以把它分解為與我們的工作或角色相關的具體內容。」根據你和你的上級的親近程度、或相處的舒適程度，Vessel建議找一種方法來與他溝通。她說：「在你跳槽到另一份工作之前，給自己一個機會，看看你所缺少、或想要的東西是否能在你目前的位置上可以實現。」
propel：推動;推進;驅使;驅動
4. YOU CAN DO YOUR JOB WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED
4、你閉著眼睛就可以把你的工作做了
Being highly skilled and deciding you want to take on new responsibilities at work is one thing—and mindlessly going through the motions instead of being engaged is another. Every professional can reach a plateau in a job they’re great at, but this doesn’t mean they』ve reached the top. Rather, it’s more like you’re idling, waiting for your career to steer you instead of taking the wheel yourself. Vessel explains that when you’re not being challenged, you will eventually get bored and won’t be inspired. 「If you’re content clocking in and clocking out without much change day to day, this isn’t the advice for you,」 she explains. 「For those of us who are entrepreneurial-minded, however, stagnation is a breeder of resentment: for your job, your same old boss. If you find yourself in a position where your job is the easiest thing you have to do all day, it’s time to make a move.」
高超的技能、和你下定決心在工作中承擔更多責任是一回事，無意識地行為舉止、而並非積極參與則是另外一回事。每一個專業人士都可能在他們擅長的工作中達到頂峰，但這並不意味著他們已經達到了頂峰。相反，這更像是等著你的工作來駕馭你，而不是自己主動掌控自己的未來。Vessel解釋說，當你感覺不到挑戰時，你就會感到無聊，而不會受到鼓舞。她解釋說：「如果你滿足於當一天和尚撞一天鐘而不思改變的話，那麼這個建議就不是送給你的。」「然而，對於我們這樣有創業精神的人來說，停滯便令你滋生怨恨：目標是你的工作、你的同一個老闆。如果你發現自己一天當中，最容易做的事就是工作的時候，那就是該換工作的時候了。」
5. YOU DON』T EVER WANT TO GO TO WORK
5、你不想去上班
Sure, after your birthday weekend surrounded by everyone you love, toasting the good times, heading into an 8 a.m. Monday budget meeting is a major buzzkill. Or those post-vacation blues? They’re definitely a real thing. However, Thomas MacNeil, chief technology officer at eSalon, says that never wanting to go to work could mean you』ve outgrown your gig. 「This is the start of the discontent. You』ve switched from being passionate at work to feeling like you’re just trying to survive. There are always issues and problems at any job, you’re there to solve them, but whether you see them as challenges that help you grow or problems that burn you out is entirely perspective,」 he says. Though you should discuss your concerns with your manager, if nothing can be rectified, it’s likely smart to seek pastures new that make you want to run to the office . . . instead of running away.
當然，在你生日的周末、被你所愛的人團團圍住、為美好的時光乾杯之後的周一去參加上午8點的預算會議，畢竟是個令人掃興的事。還有就是假期後的憂鬱期，它們絕對是真的。不過，eSalon首席技術官託馬斯·麥克尼爾（Thomas MacNeil）表示，不想去上班可能意味著你的工作能力已經到頭了。「這是令人不快的開始，你已經從對工作充滿熱情轉變為覺得自己只是在為了生存而努力。"他說：「在任何工作中，都會有各種問題，你要解決它們，但無論你把它們看作是幫助你成長的挑戰，還是讓你筋疲力盡的難題，都是很有洞見的。」儘管你應該和你的上級討論你的問題，但如果沒有什麼可以改變的，尋找新的綠洲、可以激勵你想去工作的機會才是明智的.而不是逃避。
buzzkill：掃興、潑冷水的人或事
discontent：不滿的;不安分的;不快的
pastures：牧草地，牧場
6. YOU』RE MAKING CARELESS MISTAKES
6、你正在犯粗心的錯誤
Sending over a client brief with a glaring error. Typing your email far too fast and making a grave typo. Scheduling meetings on top of one another. All of these fumbles happen, sure, but if they’re becoming the rule instead of the exception, it’s a sign you’re not concentrating fully. This could mean you’re not only disengaged, but that you’re no longer committed to your position, your manager, or your company, Vessel notes. It’s in your interest–and frankly, the interest of your coworkers and higher-ups—to ask for more responsibilities or find another gig that will keep you on your toes.
把帶有明顯錯誤的客戶摘要發出去，打字速度太快導致郵件裡錯字連篇，把會議時間安排重了，當然，誰都有失誤的時候，但是如果它們成了慣例、而不是例外，那就表明你完全沒有專注在這件事情上。這不僅意味著你沒有在工作，而且沒有忠實於自己的工作、你的經理、或你的公司，Vessel這樣指出。你應該要求承擔更多的責任，坦率講，這不僅僅是為了你自己，也是為了你的同事、你的上司，你應該找一個讓自己能集中注意力的工作。
fumble：失球，接漏球
committed：忠誠、忠實
keep you on your toes：保持警惕
7. THE ENVIRONMENT IS TOXIC
7、工作環境不健康
What’s unfortunate about starting at a new job is that you can’t predict the culture. Since all companies want to show the Instagram-filtered version of the office environment, you only know what really goes on between managers and coworkers once you』ve signed on the dotted line and joined the team. If over the past months—or even years—you』ve realized you’re in a toxic situation, founder and CEO of ABS Staffing Solutions Ariel Schur says it’s time to make a change. 「It’s one thing for your boss to provide constructive feedback, but it’s quite another to be constantly mistreated or ridiculed. Having a toxic boss or negative work setting can make a job unbearable. Considering how many hours most people spend at their jobs, you don’t want it to be an unhealthy environment or agonizing daily situation,」 she says. However, there is a difference between a one-off remark, or if it’s streaming from the top. 「Assess whether there is potential for the situation to change by talking to your hiring manager or your boss’s boss, and if you have fully explored all avenues, it might be best to move on,」 she says.
開始一份新工作的不幸之處，在於你無法預測企業文化。因為所有公司都希望展示給你美顏後的辦公環境，而你只有在合同籤字處的虛線上簽名並加入團隊後，才知道經理和同事之間真正發生了什麼。ABS Staffing Solutions的創始人兼執行長Ariel Schur說，在過去的幾個月甚至幾年裡，如果你已經意識到自己處於一種不利的境地，那麼，是時候做出改變了。「對你的老闆來說，提供建設性的反饋是一回事，但經常被人虐待、或嘲笑則是另一回事。有一個有毒的老闆、或消極的工作環境會使一份工作難以忍受。她說：「考慮到大多數人在工作上都花了很多時間，你不希望這是一個不健康的環境、或令人痛苦的日常狀況。」然而，一次特殊情況、或是由來已久是有區別的。她說：「通過與招聘經理或與老闆的老闆交談，評估情況是否有可能發生變化，如果你已經充分了解了所有途徑，那麼最好還是選擇離開。」
8. YOU ARE FEELING PHYSICALLY (OR MENTALLY) UNHEALTHY
8、你感到身體（或精神）不夠健康
Everyone knows when they’re performing to their top potential—and when they’re struggling. Even people who thoroughly love their jobs will feel emotionally and physically drained during hectic seasons, especially when we only have so much energy to contribute to our work. However, if you』ve noticed a downward spiral in your overall health and your ability to concentrate, Chris Chuang, cofounder and CEO of Republic Wireless, says it could be more than stress, but a bad career fit. 「Work can be your passion, but it should not come at the cost of your life and health . . . ever. If your job is a detriment to your health, and your role or company does not allow flexibility or resources to improve it, then it’s time to move on. No job is worth sacrificing the one body you have,」 he urges. To identity the cause of your angst, try to set smarter work-life boundaries and see if your condition improves. And as Chuang says, any employer who won’t be empathetic to you feeling overworked and overwhelmed isn’t a place you want on your resume.
每個人都清楚地了解，自己什麼時候是在發揮最大潛能，什麼時候是在掙扎。即使是那些熱愛工作的人，在繁忙的季節也會感到情緒和體力上的枯竭，特別是當我們只有那麼多精力來為工作做貢獻的時候。然而，如果你已經注意到自己整體健康狀況和集中精神的能力呈螺旋式下降，Republic Wireless的聯合創始人兼執行長克裡斯·莊（Chris Chung）說，這可能不僅僅是壓力，而是這個職業不適合你。「工作可以是你的熱愛，但它不應該是以犧牲你的生命和健康為代價的，…絕不。如果你的工作損害了你的健康，而你個人或公司沒有足夠的靈活性或資源來改善它，那麼是時候換工作了。沒有工作值得犧牲你的身體，」他敦促道。要找出使你焦慮的原因，試著設定更明智的工作和生活界限，看看你的狀況能否有所改善。正如莊所說，任何對你來說過量的工作和過大的壓力都漠視的僱主，都不是你該投身與他的地方。
angst：焦慮
detriment：損害，傷害;造成損害的事物
懶人的好消息：穿幾個星期都不用洗的內衣已經發明出來了。英語讀頭條（第488期）
中外聯手，共同面對人工智慧可能帶來的威脅。英語讀頭條（第456期）
谷歌CEO說：我們離中國市場還很遠。英語讀頭條（第420）期
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