5 Signs You Should Quit Your 9-to-5 Job And Do Something Else

#thoughtprovoking question: Do you love your job? You’re not alone if you don’t.

Gallup conducted a global pool to find out how many people are happy with their jobs. It was found that 85% of full-time workers hate their jobs? That’s a staggering number. Isn’t it? Why do the majority of workers simply hate their jobs and want to do something else?

Let’s face it: spending your entire working life as a 9-to-5 worker is a terrible idea especially when you don’t love what you do for a living. Unfortunately, so many people just keep doing their jobs despite knowing how much they hate it.

Over the last couple of years, the global Covid pandemic has forced people to test new work possibilities. So many of us have already realized that work can be done outside a traditional office. We can say the pandemic has shaken us out of our complacency.

As a result, we have seen a sharp rise in the number of freelancers and remote workers over the last couple of years. While companies are preparing for the post-pandemic era, most company employees are trying to become self-employed freelancers.

After all, it’s an amazing idea to establish your own business and get the freedom you always dreamt of and be happy in your life. Your 9 to 5 job is killing you. It’s high time to explore new possibilities.

Let’s get down to 5 reasons you should ditch your 9-to-5 grind and find a more satisfying career.

1. You Find It Hard To Maintain A Work-Life Balance

Balancing personal and professional life can be a daunting task for people doing a full-time job. Working long hours and spending most of your day in the office can prevent you from having a healthy personal life.

A study found out that most people described their jobs as exhausting, chaotic, and demanding and that it’s hard for them to reach a sustainable #worklifebalance.

You probably think that working long hours is necessary to be successful in your job. Don’t you? However, success shouldn’t cost you your personal life. So, take a step back and identify what causes you stress and unbalance. Ask yourself the following questions:

How is my job impacting my personal life?
What is getting lost?
What am I sacrificing?
What are my priorities?

Identify the problem before you find a solution. First, you need to realize the toll your #job has been taking on your family.

2. Your Job Offers No Progress

There’s no such thing as an overnight success, but your hard work and persistence must be followed by some serious reward. If you feel your career progress is disappointingly slow, it’s a clear sign that you need to look out for other opportunities.

However, you shouldn’t become demoralized. You just need to be more thoughtful and proactive. Do a quick audit of your professional past to see what you have achieved so far. What were your goals when you started your career? If you’re not happy with the way you’re progressing, change your plans and see what else you do to achieve your goals.

3. You Experience Plenty Of Work-Related Stress

While the workplace wellness sector is growing, work-related stress continues to make people leave their jobs. Onsite gyms or other meaningless activities are not going to solve this problem.

Work-related stress is a common thing but it should not extend to a level where you start feeling less productive and sick.

If we look at the stats, only 6% of workers in the United States don’t feel stressed at work while 23% described their #stress level as high. If your stress level is already high, you must do something about it.

4 . You’re Not Financially Independent

Many people choose to do a 9-to-5 job because it promises them a steady and reliable income. Nonetheless, traditional jobs come with financial limitations. You can’t think beyond your #income. Ask yourself this question: Am I financially independent?

Let me help you out if you’re not sure what it really means to be financially independent. Financial independence is when you can choose to work or not work because you’re no longer dependent on your job.

Do you have that freedom? Do you think your job will make you rich or help you retire early? If not, it does make sense to find alternatives.

Another important thing you need to do is define your financial goals. Have a clear vision and take the steps to turn your dreams into reality.

5. You’re Passionate About Something Else

So many people out there aren’t passionate about what they do for a living. If your job is not your passion, you will soon start hating it. There’s a popular saying that “choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life”.

If you’re passionate about something but your job dictates you to do something else, consider quitting your job. Follow your passion if you really want to achieve something extraordinary in your life.

We love jobs that come with flexible work schedules. Who doesn't like to have #flexibility and freedom? If you feel like you’re stuck and your job is harming your mental, physical, and financial health, be brave enough to change your circumstances.

What Are The Alternatives?

It’s not an easy decision to quit a job and start doing something else. You’ve got a long list of expenses: utilities, insurance, mortgage, taxes, whatnot. Understandably, you can’t just write a resignation letter without planning for your next step.

You need to have some savings that you can use to fund your career transition. Most importantly, you need the courage to say no to the status quo and go beyond what’s considered normal. Switching from a full-time job to something else could take six months or more.

Take some time and think about your options. Whether you want to find another job, start your own #business or even work as a #freelancer, start planning today. Evaluate your skills and passion, turn them into a living.

Final Thoughts

Many of us have already decided that a 9-to-5, lifeless job is a dead end. People no longer want to keep wasting their lives doing a job that they hate. Are you one of them? If not, find the courage to take a step. Start searching for better opportunities that not only offer growth but also provide you with much-needed #freedom and #happiness.

"Your salary is a bribe to make you forget your dreams."
— Awosanya

#quityourjob Feel free to share in the comments what you feel about doing a 9-to-5 job. Are you happy with what you're doing right now?