I am sure most of you are aware of the phrase ‘the case of the Mondays,’ well simply because we all go through it regardless of you loving or hating your job. But, how about ‘the case of the Sundays?’ The weekend is usually supposed to be a time of relaxation and rejuvenation before another 5 days rolls around at the office. Well, I got some bad news for you – if you have the case of the Sundays it is more or less because you hate your job and it is time for you to look for a new one. Maybe you do not even have to switch careers, instead of working for an Ottawa roofing company maybe try looking for one in Toronto, the same goes for Toronto accountants, maybe look for a Mississauga firm to work for. Still not enough? You just want to change careers completely, even if your IT Staffing firm gives you a great salary? Are you sure you do not just need a vacation to finish up your sunrooms at the cottage and at home?

In this next article it will help you understand if you need a new job or if you just need a vacation:

1. I am just like a hamster on a wheel going absolutely nowhere.

Growth is simply a natural part of life and multiple people outgrow their jobs and move on – it is actually expected in some industries. But, if you are working for a company that does not promote from within or does not provide educational enrichment opportunities, you might feel as though you are just like that hamster on a wheel. If this is the came, it might be time to look for a job where you skills can continue to evolve.

2. I’d rather watch paint dry on the walls.

Well, watching anything dry is simply boring. If you would rather observe this than go to your job, your work must be excruciatingly dull. It could be that you’re overqualified for your current position or maybe you’re in the wrong field to begin with. Whatever the reason may be, if your duties present zero challenge and you see yourself falling asleep at the job, it might be time to look for a more challenging, exciting job for you.

3. I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.

Any career you choose will be stressful, but if yours is chronically stressful, it is time to look for a new job. If you have continuous stress – the anxiety and sleeplessness it can cause actually puts a major strain on your immune system.

4. I am only working here to get a paycheck.

We all of course know that money is not everything, but sometimes circumstances require us to take certain positions that are not challenging or interesting, but simply keep that mortgage paid. There is nothing wrong with this, but when these circumstances are no longer, it is time for a new job – one that challenges you, excites you and actually fulfills you.

5. My boss is evil.

If your boss belittles you, torments you, persecutes you, steals your ideas, takes everything you have for granted, ignores your pleas for change and basically makes the whole forty hours or more of every week a living hell, it is probably time for you to get a new job, fast. Life is to short to work for the devil.

6. I’m constantly on a work-life coaster

Those ‘self-help gurus’ love to talk about their work-life balance or making sure your career does not take away from your personal life. But, unfortunately this is not the case with many careers. If you work in a position that requires excessively long hours or an erratic schedule, gives no vacation time and basically chews you up and spits you out, you need a new job!

7. I am invisible.

You could be amazing at your job, exceedingly pleasant to be around, well liked by everyone at the office, but virtually invisible to management. If you have been passed over for promotions, recognition or increased responsibility more than once, it is more than likely time to look for a new job.

8. My boss lives in a dream world.

Sometimes bosses just live in a world that they think are full of illusions and unfortunately leaves employees in a bad situation. This is where you need to look for a new job, fast also.

9. Everything is changing, but not for the better.

Just as any person changes, companies also change. A work situation that was ideal five years ago could have evolved into something much different. Maybe your boss was promoted and replaced a bad one or possibly your company downsized and you are forced to cover the duties of five people. If your cubicle has been moved in a basement it is time to look for a new job.

If you have seen any of the above signs in your work place, do not panic, but you most likely have thought about looking for a new job for some time. While companies change, it can be really scary or even invigorating so polish up that resume and prepare to explore a world where Sunday nights no longer fill you will discomfort.