by Tammy L Mahan

Created on: July 20, 2008   Last Updated: February 09, 2012

When looking at your current employment options, usually two things come to mind, staying or leaving. That is what the basic decision comes down to, do I stay or do I go. There may be various reasons to stay at a current job, but we are going to look at the many possible reasons for leaving a job.

Money is usually the biggest factor in people leaving a job. They find a similar position with another company that pays more, plain and simple. They have put in the time, energy and effort at their current employer and the raise does not occur. Money is the reason you get out of bed and go to work everyday, and the prospect of a higher wage with another company to do the same job is enticing.

People leave their current company because there is no longer any upward mobility available. They have risen has high on the company ladder as they can, so now they are in a little bit of a dead end job. Successfully climbing the company ladder and still having the drive and ambition for higher climbing can have the effect on a person to leave their current job. When a person can no longer be promoted for their efforts, that persons drive for a job well done subsides. They sometimes get lethargic or have a who cares attitude.

Personality conflicts between your co-workers or a supervisor can create an unhealthy work environment. This environment can cause people to leave their current employment position. These scenarios can cause a person to absolutely hate going into work and provide them with reasons to call in sick or have feelings of disgust. Personality conflicts with co-workers, or especially a supervisor, can make you feel unwanted, disrespected and emotionally drained.

During these difficult economic times of high gas prices and market uncertainty, people leave their jobs to find work closer to their home. A shorter commute or off rush hour work times, can save people time and money. Both important factors in the decision to vacate their position. If someone can find a suitable job for the same money but spend less to do the job, it does weigh in on the person. Saving $50 a week on gas, plus five hours a week on commute is a nice incentive to leave your current employer. It is much the same as getting a raise at your current job with better hours.

Leaving your current position is a big decision, one that should never be taken lightly. Sometimes moving on to another company is a step in the natural course of your career, and is done willingly. Sometimes you are somewhat forced into the decision by other influences, either way take all the needed time and energy to come to a reasonable and sane decision.

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