Quitting your job is a major and often complicated decision.

You have to consider your financial health, what you like and dislike about the job and a host of other factors.  

But how do you know when it’s time to tough it out or call it quits?

Fortunately, there are a few signs that you might want to start looking elsewhere.

1. You’re Not Growing

As an employee, it is critical to continuously grow your skillset so that you’re more valuable to future employers down the line.

If you feel like you haven’t been presented with the opportunity to grow your skillset, whatever that may be, it might be time to start looking at positions that can help you do just that.  

Before you quit though, figure out exactly what you want to learn to set yourself up and see if you can get it at your current company.  There is no sense in quitting if you don’t have to.  

2. Your Company Isn’t Investing in You

Good companies invest in their employees.

This can come in many different forms but often includes things like training.

If your company isn’t investing you it could mean that they don’t view you as a long-term asset to the company or are just poorly run.

Either means it’s probably time to think about moving on.  

Just make sure to ask for training before leaving.  You might not get what you don’t ask for!

3. You’re Not Making Enough Money

Plain and simple, if you’re not making enough money to get by and you are capable of making more elsewhere, it’s probably time to call it quits.  

Before you just quit though, make sure you actually aren’t making enough to get by on. Sometimes there are other benefits beyond pay to a job like flexibility or experience.  

BUT, if you can’t afford to eat, you need a new job!

4. Your Life Circumstances Have Changed

Sometimes things in life change.  

You move, you have a child, you find a new passion, you come up with an idea, you get presented with an opportunity, etc.

And if your job doesn’t fit in with your new circumstances, it might be time to move on.  

There are no set rules here, if something major in your life changes and it doesn’t make sense to keep the same job, it’s probably time to move on.  

Toughing it out likely won’t be good for you or your employer.

5. You Don’t Like Your Co-Workers or Boss

We spend a significant portion of our day at work so although you may not love every one of your co-workers, you should at least get along with them.  

If you despise seeing your co-workers every day or even worse -- there is open hostility -- it’s likely time to move on.  

Not only will disliking your coworkers make you uncomfortable and unhappy but it will also prevent you from succeeding in the workplace.

If it’s that bad, just quit, you can find a company with better people.

Quitting

If you do decide that there is no way to improve your job and that it really is time to quit, make sure to be professional about it.  

You’ll want to put together a professional resignation letter that outlines exactly why you are quitting rather than just walking out.

Secondly, try to stay on good terms with your boss or co-workers (assuming, of course, you’re not quitting because you hated them so much), they may be able to help you down the line with future endeavors.

Finally, do the polite thing and help the company make the transition seamless.

If done properly and at the right time, quitting a job can often lead to better things down the road.