Should I Leave My Job?

Posted On 26 Aug 2020

Should I Leave My Job?

26 Aug 2020
It’s August 2020, No!

Candidate Resource, News & Events

It’s August 2020, No!

I’d dearly love to be bold enough just to write, ‘No’ and leave this as the shortest blog you have ever read…
…But I feel some people might need further clarification. Many of you may have heard this before, but here we go…if you are my mother, father, brother, sister, best friend…my wholehearted advice is ‘No’. And if you are someone, I don’t really know, please, the answer is no.
The economy and job market are simply not sustainable nor predictable enough to warrant the risk of changing jobs.
So, let me clarify a bit more.
It’s a “no” under these following scenarios:
  • Resigning without a role to go to? Then no.
  • You like your job but feel like a change. Then no.
  • You don’t care for your job and feel like a change. Still no.
  • You have been offered a new role, paying an extra $5k, but you really love your job and boss. No.
It’s a “no” under these following scenarios:
  • You have been offered a new role, paying an extra $10k but you really love your job and boss. Still no.
  • $20k? Still no.
  • You would like a career change. No – unless this was very well thought out.
When to say yes:
If the new role is genuinely a great and exceptional opportunity for career growth and advancement, and you have exhaustively researched the business, industry and new boss and feel more than 100% confident.
How to be more than 100% confident?
Be aware of your ego! Your ego can be a powerful influence, your friend and, also, your foe. You don’t want buyers regret – yes this happens! Our last survey and analysis, pre Covid-19, showed 36% of people regretted changing jobs!
If looking to change jobs, you should know the answer to the following questions:
  • Why is the role open? Is it a newly created role? Then, you need to dig deep and have some certainty of job security.
  • Why did the previous person leave? Look for authentic answers.
  • How long was the previous person in the role?
  • Have you met your future boss?
  • Is the industry sustainable?
  • What value will you be creating in the role? i.e. ROI.
Write a wish list and deal breaker list BEFORE any interviews and discussions.
Why am I saying, no to changing roles right now?
  • All the current data points to a further downturn in our economy.
  • When moving roles, you start your 6-month probation again.
  • Within the administration space, our analysis shows, it can take a minimum of 3 months to secure a new position – depending on the seniority – even longer.
If your current role is making you feel disempowered and despondent, it may feel like there is no alternative but to change jobs. I can promise you, that doesn’t have to be the case – but’s that’s a whole other blog. Please watch this space as we will address this valid topic soon!
But, for now, it is time to pay attention to your mindset and attitude (and I am bold in choosing to use this word). No matter how your job situation may look, it will be up to you, to choose how to respond – in any adversity or upset. For what we cannot control or couldn’t anticipate, we try to find a silver lining.
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” – Andy Warhol
About the Author

Roxanne Calder

As Founder and Managing Director at EST10, Roxanne has an all-encompassing role that includes building and growing the business, as well as actively recruiting and consulting.

After completing a Bachelor’s Degree at Monash University, Roxanne began her recruitment career with renowned recruiter Julia Ross. From there, Roxanne worked in HR and recruitment with a number of global players and boutique businesses throughout Australia, the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong for over 20 years. She has been responsible for managing large teams and projects, implementing RPO models, managing and assisting businesses to an IPO and assisting companies in setting up their recruitment teams and processes.

Following completion of her MBA at the Australian Graduate School of Management, Roxanne launched EST10 in July 2010. In doing so, she hoped to combine the flexibility and high touch service levels of boutique agencies with the structure and strategy afforded to larger firms. Roxanne believes in high-touch, high-care consulting and is always on the lookout for consultants that share this vision of recruitment.

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About the author
Roxanne Calder
Managing Director

As Founder and Managing Director at EST10, Roxanne has an all-encompassing role that includes building and growing the business, as well as actively recruiting and consulting.

After completing a Bachelor’s Degree at Monash University, Roxanne began her recruitment career with renowned recruiter Julia Ross. From there, Roxanne worked in HR and recruitment with a number of global players and boutique businesses throughout Australia, the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong for over 20 years. She has been responsible for managing large teams and projects, implementing RPO models, managing and assisting businesses to an IPO and assisting companies in setting up their recruitment teams and processes.

Following completion of her MBA at the Australian Graduate School of Management, Roxanne launched EST10 in July 2010. In doing so, she hoped to combine the flexibility and high touch service levels of boutique agencies with the structure and strategy afforded to larger firms. Roxanne believes in high-touch, high-care consulting and is always on the lookout for consultants that share this vision of recruitment.

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