You’re halfway through 2024, but yet, you feel like something is missing. Maybe you haven’t met your New Year’s Resolution by now or you’re ready for a new adventure, career-wise. If it’s the latter, then maybe we can help! Getting back into the job-searching market can be scary. Rushed decisions can not only damage your career but also leave a significant emotional scar. Even after doing thorough research for your upcoming interview, there are often overlooked aspects in the job-changing process. So let’s check out some crucial things to AVOID during your job transition.
#1: Quitting Before the Final Signature
It’s highly recommended that you don’t leave your current job until you have found another job. This will help with your financial security and stability. Quitting a job before finding a new one can have consequences.
For instance, there was a man who left his six-figure job in a prestigious field at a Fortune 500 company. He was offered an executive position at a greater company, nearly finalizing his contract. However, after he informed his current employer of his resignation, his new company suddenly rescinded their offer. Since he had already expressed his intention to leave, he had no choice but to quit.
Unfortunately, many candidates face situations similar to this. Sometimes, after multiple interviews and discussions about salary and even start dates, the company rescinds their offer. Companies often reduce experienced hires first when facing difficulties. During the global economic turmoil caused by the Lehman Brothers collapse, such mid-process job cancellations were common.
In such cases, candidates have no recourse. Unless the hiring company has given a final acceptance notice, there is little that can be done legally or ethically.
Therefore, you should only inform your current employer of your resignation after receiving a final acceptance notice and contract from the new company, either by email or in writing, and after signing it. Even if you get positive feedback after an interview, avoid telling your employer you’re quitting as unexpected changes can arise. Submit your resignation letter or give your two weeks’ notice only after receiving and signing the final acceptance notice.
#2: Being Pressured to Quickly Join a Company You’re Not Really Interested In
Avoid joining a workplace that you were pressured into. Even if the hiring manager is anxious to onboard you, it’s imperative that you join a company you can see yourself working at for the next five years.
Imagine waking up every day and not wanting to go to work. It will only make you lose motivation and not have the energy to perform at your best potential.
Even if you decide to join the company, you may be dissatisfied and find yourself complaining about every tiny thing. If it doesn’t feel right, then we politely suggest you stop the process, as it wouldn’t be beneficial for either party to work together under such negative feelings.
Whether it’s due to financial reasons or any other, taking a job in haste under unfavorable conditions only adds an unnecessary line of meaningless experience to your resume.
#3: Joining a Company Just for the Salary
Even if you’re tired after weeks, months, or even years of job searching, avoid taking on a job solely for its high-paying salary.
A lot of times, receiving a high salary comes with significant pressure. Unlike other experienced hires, you may face more performance pressure and have to endure scrutiny from colleagues who wonder if you could live up to your high price.
You would have to deal with the burden of having to live up to the company’s expectations of you as they are paying you a significant amount. To save you emotional stress, it’s best to join a company that meets the majority of your conditions and your salary range.
It’s not wrong to aim for a high salary when joining a company. However, the most crucial factor is whether you can handle the responsibilities that come with it. Many people fulfill roles matching their high salaries successfully.
What’s important is not HOW MUCH someone else earns but THE ROLE you can perform. Focus on what you can manage to avoid regrets.
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