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2. How Long Should You Really Stick
With a Job You Hate?
• Many people fear that leaving their current jobs will ruin
their careers. Hence, they endure less-than-stellar jobs.
• Misconceptions such as the following are worth avoiding:

3. How Long Should You Really Stick With a Job You
Hate?
1. You owe the company X number of years. It is
popular belief that there is a one-year minimum for the first
job, and at least two to five years for the subsequent jobs.
• Emily Bennington, a career expert, says that there are
exceptions to the rules regarding how long to stay in a
job. Ask yourself three questions whose answers
determine whether you should be looking elsewhere:
• Does your position contributing to your long-term goals?
• Are you growing professionally?
• Are you free to do your best work?

4. How Long Should You Really Stick With a Job You
Hate?
2.The professional grass is always greener across
town. Another misconception when you are miserable in
your current job is that you’d be happier and more
productive somewhere/anywhere else.
• Evaluate the job’s pros and cons, your career objectives,
your strengths, deal breakers, and set realistic goals
before accepting the first job offer you get.

5. How Long Should You Really Stick With a Job You
Hate?
3. Don’t quit your job until you get another in place. It
is advised that quitting without a parachute sends the
wrong message to your future employers. Not at all if you
use that time wisely:
• shed light on why you made the decision to remove
yourself from a harmful situation and your courage to
move on without a known landing base.
• Do not waste time, engage in constructive activities e.g.
further your education and/or engage in volunteer work,
and then highlight these successes to future employers.

6. How Long Should You Really Stick With a Job You
Hate?
4. Rules are there for a reason. Yes, but don’t follow
them blindly, follow your own drum’s beat. When you are
enthusiastic about a position, you are more likely to stand
out in the crowd in an interview situation.
• Experiment, trying new things, and ask questions.

7. How Long Should You Really Stick With a Job You
Hate?
• TAKE AWAY: If you are unhappy at your current position,
make a decision to take action. Whether it is staying
positive, taking a time out, or finding something new, it is
YOUR decision to make, own and live with.
Read more at:
http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/07/12/how-long-
should-you-really-stick-with-a-job-you-hate/