Great Resignation or brave re-think is the strong one?

Although the epidemic situation has somewhat stabilized, the problem of human resources is still in a rather chaotic period. Human resources have been reduced or actively retired in the previous period, have been and are looking for work again. At the same time, a number of current employees “take leave” for many reasons such as: not getting a raise due to the epidemic, low Tet bonus, the current job does not meet their aspirations, or simply want to change the field. area, looking for a new environment.

People often say “Dare to give up great” but is that always true? When is the person who accepts to stay really strong?

Stay or “Great Resignation”

A friend of mine got a job in the X department at a consumer goods company about half a year before the pandemic started. He once told me that he is very happy at this company, he feels like his career is complete. However, just the other day, I was really “shocked” when he confided that “I can’t stand it anymore, I want to quit”

At first, I thought it was because he had a dispute with a colleague or a disagreement with his “boss”. However, the answer I got was “I feel like I’m not myself when I work here”

He explained that the work environment and the company’s mission and products did not make him satisfied and proud. “I don’t want to use the products that my company makes,” he said. Sometimes I wonder, why am I working for this company?”

Not only this friend, but many people are also facing the thought of wanting to change jobs. Once we have such a will, we will automatically find reasons to support this desire. I’m not saying all the reasons for quitting are because we “fabricated” ourselves. However, in today’s society, there is a trend of “great resignation”. But sometimes, daring to stay and look at things with fairness is really a strong person.

In an interview with 200 experts and leaders on the subject, they offered advice for those of you who are facing the thought of wanting to change jobs. Here are the actions you need to take before making a final decision: continue or give up?

1.  Review and reflect on yourself

First, be self-aware. Let’s know what we know, what we can do, what we need and want. Most leaders or employees are successful, they always have specific and deep goals, and they cherish burning dreams and ambitions – things that are realistic and achievable. They know what they want and what they can do. It’s that concrete, clarity that drives them and inspires them to keep working towards their own dreams and goals.

Take some time in this fast-paced life to think about the things that really matter to you. Does your current job bring you closer to that goal?

2.  Answer the question “Do you really need purpose at work?”

Clearly and directly, I pose the question frankly to you. You think all teachers are people who like to “help others learn and grow”, and you might think of doctors as the kind of people who “desire to save lives”.

Not really!

You might think that without those “noble dreams” they wouldn’t be a good teacher or a doctor.

You keep making mistakes!

There are many famous teachers and doctors in the profession who are always ready to answer NO to the question “Do you want to help others learn?” or “Do you long to heal others?” However, they still become excellent individuals in the field because of their sense of responsibility and understanding of their own values!

Each of us has goals when working. There are people who don’t need the “noble” emotions at work, they work to serve their other goals and dreams, yet they are still excellent individuals in the field. They accept a job with ordinary or even trivial purposes to get an income, helping them to fulfill their real goals. However, today’s society is trying to “stuff” the working classes, especially young workers, with “pride and passion in work”. That’s fine, but sometimes, it’s not quite right!

Answer the question: do you really need purpose at work?

3. Change of tasks at work

Sometimes your depression and “uninspired” state is not because you are in the wrong industry, but simply the tasks you have been assigned or the tasks that are not right for you. Try thinking about changing the assignment by making adjustments yourself or talking to your manager again. Maybe they don’t fully understand your capabilities and strengths, please present your thoughts on wanting to “try” in another project or task. Sometimes what is boring to you is another colleague’s “passion” and vice versa.

4. Take a fair look at your “boss”.

Many people are always “depressed” and constantly complain about their colleagues in the company, most often about their “boss”. Maybe they are right, but in most cases, they are not objective statements. No one is perfect and neither is your leader. Don’t see and judge them by their shortcomings, be fair and consider the issues that are really important to you.

Does your boss create conditions for you to develop your abilities? Do they assign jobs that match your abilities? Do they value your achievements as helpful? Those are the issues that you really need to care about, not your boss’s lifestyle or other personal issues.

If your boss is a person who is not too “good” at dealing with people, they still guarantee your benefits, giving you space to promote your abilities and recognize your contributions. What else do you expect? Are you looking for a perfect leader in everything? It might take you a lifetime to find it!

5.  Take a close look at new opportunities

According to many studies, a company that retains human resources well, the salary factor is only “secondary”. The connection and respect of the management for new employees is the key factor.

So if you’re moving to a new environment simply for the sake of salary, that’s not wrong. However, you need to consider and evaluate more factors about the new company, from the environment, colleagues, benefits and opportunities that you receive than just paying attention to the monthly income.

Microsoft HR director Kathleen Hogan once said, “You won’t really work for Microsoft until you make Microsoft work for you.” Hogan’s quote implicitly implies that at Microsoft, you will not work for the company, but you will feel that the company is a “tool” to help you achieve your own goals and dreams.

If you have clearly assessed and determined that your new environment can move you closer to your goals, walk away bravely. However, if you feel that in addition to a better income, the new company is not better than the current one, you really need to consider it very carefully before making a decision.

Conclusion

About the story of the above friend, he found a new job and feels much happier even though the salary is lower than his old job. However, before making that decision, he carefully considered the above issues.

The act of “daring to quit” is great, but even greater is the brave person who stays and carefully considers the factors to make the wisest decision!

Source: Harvard Business Review