{"id":18941,"date":"2025-08-23T19:22:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T23:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sharewatch.com\/wp\/2025\/08\/23\/are-you-stuck-in-the-wrong-job-5-signs-that-its-time-to-move-on-2\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T19:22:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T23:22:54","slug":"are-you-stuck-in-the-wrong-job-5-signs-that-its-time-to-move-on-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sharewatch.com\/wp\/2025\/08\/23\/are-you-stuck-in-the-wrong-job-5-signs-that-its-time-to-move-on-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you stuck in the wrong job? 5 signs that it&#8217;s time to move on"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"medium-10 medium-offset-1 columns article-body\" itemprop=\"articleBody\" data-epic-field=\"content\">\n<p><b>Analysis: If your workplace leaves you feeling anxious, ignored, exhausted or unfulfilled, it might just be the right time to say &#8216;bye bye&#8217;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>This article is now available above as a Brainstorm podcast. You can subscribe to the Brainstorm podcast through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>By Catherine Kelly Mason, SETU <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, we can all have a really bad day in work. But if you find yourself continually and persistently going through rough patches and struggling to remain committed and motivated then it might be time to look around and do a reconnaissance.<\/p>\n<p>Since we devote so much of our precious time to our day job, it is vital to determine whether work-related fatigue stems from being in the wrong career, burnout due to a mismatched role, or caused by an unsuitable work environment. Here are some tell-tale signs that you might be in the wrong job<\/p>\n<h2><b>Negative impact on your health<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Do you dread going to work? Working in a job that negatively affects your health is a major red flag. Research has consistently linked job dissatisfaction, excessive work pressures, and high task demands to various health issues such as sleep disturbances, headaches and chronic fatigue.<\/p>\n<p alt=\"Do you work with a psychopath? Here's how to know\" class=\"tpe\" data-description=\"It is easy to be fooled by the charming behaviour of a psychopath in the workplace, but their meanness is a particularly sinister trait. By Melrona Kirrane, DCU.\" data-embed=\"rte-player\" data-id=\"22430556\" data-ot-category=\"C0004\" data-title=\"It is easy to be fooled by the charming behaviour of a psychopath in the workplace, but their meanness is a particularly sinister trait. By Melrona Kirrane, DCU.\"><span class=\"blocked-container\"><span class=\"blocked-heading\">We need your consent to load this rte-player content<\/span><span class=\"blocked-notice\">We use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.<\/span>Manage Preferences<\/span><iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" class=\"optanon-category-C0004\" data-ot-category=\"C0004\" data-src=\"\/\/www.rte.ie\/bosco\/components\/player\/iframe.html?clipid=22430556&#038;autostart=false&#038;app=true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"345\" width=\"614\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i><b>From RT\u00c9 Brainstorm, do you work with a psychopath? Here&#8217;s how to know<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p>These disruptions can negatively affect both physical and mental health, leading to long-term consequences such as cognitive impairment, decreased overall well-being and coronary heart disease (CHD), which comprises of heart attacks and heart-related deaths. A comprehensive study identified a link between occupational stress and poor heart health outcomes. The study found that employees in highly demanding jobs with limited control over work tasks had a 23% higher chance of developing CHD compared to those with less stressful jobs.<\/p>\n<p>Another study found that employees who experienced job pressures and stress had a 27% higher risk of developing clinically diagnosed depression compared to those without job strain. In both studies, the risks remained the same regardless of a worker\u2019s gender, age or social background.<\/p>\n<p>Work can make or break you \u2013 research highlights that working in an environment similar to a pressure cooker can blow your chances of stabilising your physical and mental wellbeing. Issues such as job strain, limited autonomy, a lack of social support, effort-reward disparities, and job insecurity are significant predictors of common mental disorders and physical health conditions.<b> <\/b><\/p>\n<p alt=\"How coffee badging became a new workplace trend\" class=\"tpe\" data-description=\"It joins 'quiet quitting' as another pinch point between employers and employees over the future of the workplace. By Professor Kevin Murphy, University of Limerick\" data-embed=\"rte-player\" data-id=\"22408172\" data-ot-category=\"C0004\" data-title=\"It joins 'quiet quitting' as another pinch point between employers and employees over the future of the workplace. By Professor Kevin Murphy, University of Limerick\"><span class=\"blocked-container\"><span class=\"blocked-heading\">We need your consent to load this rte-player content<\/span><span class=\"blocked-notice\">We use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.<\/span>Manage Preferences<\/span><iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" class=\"optanon-category-C0004\" data-ot-category=\"C0004\" data-src=\"\/\/www.rte.ie\/bosco\/components\/player\/iframe.html?clipid=22408172&#038;autostart=false&#038;app=true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"345\" width=\"614\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i><b>From RT\u00c9 Brainstorm, how coffee badging became a new workplace trend<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>Always thinking about quitting? You&#8217;re not alone<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Are you consistently fantasising about quitting work?<b> <\/b>Regular and recurrent thoughts about quitting your job may indicate entrenched dissatisfaction and fundamental unhappiness. Poor pay, zero growth and feeling unappreciated fuel dissatisfaction, with burnout pushing employees to the edge. Research proves it: when work takes more than it gives, when it\u2019s all swings and no roundabouts and when the downs far outweigh the ups, it\u2019s only a matter of time before employee\u2019s wave &#8216;bye, bye&#8217;.<\/p>\n<h2><b>When work feels like a bad fit, it probably is<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In today\u2019s ever changing work environment, employees are increasingly appraising whether their personal values align with those of their organisation. Studies highlight that when there is a disparity, known as a person-organisation (P-O) misalignment, employees feel disconnected from their company\u2019s core values. As a result, they experience reduced motivation and engagement leading to poorer productivity levels. If you feel are a square peg trying to fit into a round hole in your workplace, forcing it in won\u2019t make it fit and it may be time to consider a better match.<\/p>\n<h2><b>When work becomes the enemy <\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A toxic work culture, characterised by persistent negativity, bullying, and poor leadership practices, can have significant effects on employee well-being and organisational performance. Research found that this is a pervasive issue that exists across various sectors. A toxic work culture doesn&#8217;t just drain optimism and morale, but triggers stress and stifles productivity. When negativity becomes the norm and the workplace becomes a daily battleground, this could be the push you need to start looking for a way out.<\/p>\n<p alt=\"Do you work in a toxic workplace? Here what you can do about it \" class=\"tpe\" data-description=\"If organisations won't create safe, welcoming and positive workplaces, they shouldn't be surprised if employees won't put up with it. By Professor Kevin Murphy, University of Limerick.\" data-embed=\"rte-player\" data-id=\"22288181\" data-ot-category=\"C0004\" data-title=\"If organisations won't create safe, welcoming and positive workplaces, they shouldn't be surprised if employees won't put up with it. By Professor Kevin Murphy, University of Limerick.\"><span class=\"blocked-container\"><span class=\"blocked-heading\">We need your consent to load this rte-player content<\/span><span class=\"blocked-notice\">We use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.<\/span>Manage Preferences<\/span><iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" class=\"optanon-category-C0004\" data-ot-category=\"C0004\" data-src=\"\/\/www.rte.ie\/bosco\/components\/player\/iframe.html?clipid=22288181&#038;autostart=false&#038;app=true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"345\" width=\"614\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i><b>From RT\u00c9 Brainstorm, do you work in a toxic workplace? Here&#8217;s what you can do about it<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>Feeling undervalued and underappreciated<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In today&#8217;s highly pressured workplaces, many employees grapple with the emotional impact of feeling undervalued, underrated and underappreciated. Do you feel invisible at work? Is your voice silenced, ignored or unheeded?<\/p>\n<p>If you answered yes to any of these questions, this may not only affect your morale, but a lack of recognition can result in decreased job satisfaction and motivation. Moreover, feeling underappreciated can erode trust in leadership at every level within an organisation and cultivate a culture of resentment and apathy.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Is it time for a change?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If your workplace is leaving you feeling anxious, ignored, exhausted and unfulfilled, and if you are constantly questioning your worth within the organisation, it might just be the right time to consider moving on. Feeling underappreciated, trapped in a toxic culture, constantly misaligned with the organisation\u2019s values aren\u2019t just rough patches to smooth over, but a wake-up call.<\/p>\n<p>But not every bad day means you need to quit and it\u2019s important to assess whether the issues are temporary or deeply rooted. Remember leaving a job without a backup plan can turn career anxiety into a financial disaster. It is always important to have your next move sorted before you hand in that letter of resignation, because a bold exit &#8211; or revenge quitting &#8211; won\u2019t pay the bills!<\/p>\n<h3><b>Follow RT\u00c9 Brainstorm on WhatsApp and Instagram for more stories and updates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i>Dr Catherine Kelly Mason is a lecturer in the Department of Nursing and Healthcare at South East Technological University (SETU), Waterford<\/i><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><b>The views expressed here are those of the author and do not represent or reflect the views of RT\u00c9<\/b><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Analysis: If your workplace leaves you feeling anxious, ignored, exhausted or unfulfilled, it might just be the right time to say &#8216;bye bye&#8217; This article is now available above as a Brainstorm podcast. You can subscribe to the Brainstorm podcast through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. 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