Am I too young to look for another job?

Is there such a thing as being too young to look for another job?

Believe it or not, people actually often think they are too young to look for another job. They also think they’re too old to look for another job. What does that tell us? Well, it tells us that looking for another job is never fun!

Surely, you’ll agree that youngsters are constantly bombarded with advice for all areas of their lives. That is also true when we talk about professional life and career. If you are young and you have a pretty much OK job, a decent salary, and loads of free time, are you supposed to be looking for another job? Is it ok for you to switch jobs? Are you too young to do it?

What do others tell you? How do you feel about it? Because, without a doubt, that is a 100% personal decision. No one should be telling you what to do or what not to do. After all, you are young and you should explore your options.

What if you have a job but you’re getting restless? And you have all these voices in your head and you’re trying to figure things out…Well, in this article, we’ll take a look at loyalty and when is the right time to make the move.

Is there such a thing as loyalty?

We can’t talk about switching jobs without mentioning loyalty. First of all, we have to say: that loyalty is definitely a praiseworthy characteristic!

Staying at a company through thick and thin shows dedication, passion for work, and the determination to improve with the company.

But loyalty can only go so far: it’s only a job, after all, and when cons start outweighing the pros, it’s time for a change.

Especially if you’re still a young professional, and developing and progressing is your top priority, giving the two-week notice is sometimes absolutely necessary. Don’t cling to a job just because someone thinks you shouldn’t “rush”. You need to make your own decisions because you’re the only person who knows what’s it like to have that job.

Can you really be “too young” to look for another job?

The short answer is most definitely “no”.

Why should you stay somewhere where you don’t feel comfortable? Or you feel like you’re wasting your time and talents? Maybe you have seen a great job ad for a role that you’ve had in your mind since you were a child. Should you ignore it just because you’re scared of the reactions of others?

Remember, everyone has their own life, responsibilities, and goals. Everyone’s situation is different. Think through your every move, talk to people who are close to you, and see what works best for you as an individual.

If you were mature enough to find your current job and if you’re doing well, you are certainly mature enough to think through the possibility of resignation,

When should I be looking to switch jobs?

If you can’t be too young to switch jobs and you can’t be too old for it, when should you do it?

Truth be told, you are the only person who can answer the question of when you should be looking for another job. Sure, you can ask for opinions and advice from others! Just remember, that no one is experiencing your situation the same way you do.

From a professional career specialist’s point of view, we do have some recommendations.

For example, we would recommend people start looking for another job when they have been in a role for a while. This means 2+ years. If your performance is good, no one is giving you a hard time, and if you show initiative but you’re not getting rewarded for it – maybe it is time to look into other options.

The next thing is definitely if you are not feeling appreciated. If this is the case, you should leave. The world is abundant; remember that! Surely, you will find a company that values you, despite your age. There is no reason for you to wait too long if you feel it in your gut, nothing will change.

To conclude, switching jobs is never easy. However, sometimes it’s the only right thing to do!

So, how do I switch jobs?

If you’ve decided to look for another job, you’ll first need to write a CV and a cover letter. You can go about it in two ways: you either do it yourself or you hire a professional.

If you want to do it yourself, we have just the thing for you – our step-by-step CV writing guide. If you follow the principles outlined in this book, you’ll get more replies to job applications.

And if you would like to hire a professional to do it for you simply use the form below to get in touch.

Whatever you decide to do, don’t give up – if you’ve decided to switch jobs, do it.

 

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