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10 Reasons Not To Quit

On any given day more than half of employed Americans are unsatisfied with their jobs. Here are 10 reasons to keep your pay packet.

1. UNDERPAID
Ok, so the pay stinks but seriously, bad pay is better than no pay. If you're unsatisfied with what you earn discuss your options with your employer; if they are unwilling to negotiate then it's time to evaluate how much your time is truly worth.

Are you doing the work that is worthy of more pay? If so you should look for alternative employment possibilities. You can always quit your current job once you have the next lined up but it's never a good idea to toss the old one down the drain if you have no prospects lined up. Unemployment can last weeks, months, and even years. If you're unhappy with the financial aspect of your job odds are you can't afford to earn nothing.

2. NOT ENOUGH HOURS
This goes in hand with being underpaid. If you're working but you feel like you're not being given enough hours to meet your needs discuss it with your employer. Many are more than happy to find a way to give a good worker more work. If they simply can't afford to hire you for more hours, or do not need extra staff, consider finding a second job. There are many that have flexible hours. While you're hunting for the second job you might find an opportunity for a full-time position with the hours you want. When you've got THAT job you can quit the other.

3. TOO MANY HOURS
Exhausted? Not getting enough down-time? Missing out on your favorite sports games? Forgetting the faces of your loved ones? While working too many hours is a serious imbalance in your lifestyle it is not a good idea to give up your income. You'll be blessed with more free hours then you could ever be comfortable with. Instead, talk to your supervisor. Most employers are understanding and will, if your reasons are legitimate, consider your request. Don't forget you can offer ideas on how to solve your problem. Perhaps suggest job-sharing. Make what you want clear and if they aren't willing to negotiate pull out those employment pages. When you get a job with the hours you want then you can let your boss know that you're headed to greener pastures.

4. CO-WORKER INCOMPATIBILITY
Is he always dumping his box of donuts on your latest brief? Drinks the last cup of coffee from the pot without refilling? Are they leaving snide remarks on the bathroom walls or whisper about you during their smoke breaks? While it can be particularly stressful,

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