Job Hunt - Are These The Reasons?

Hi,
Recently, in a single week, I came across an unusually high number of people looking out for another job….nothing new…but it triggered a few thoughts:
What could be the possible reason(s) for looking out for another job?
1) Unacceptable behavior of your boss
2) Unacceptable behavior of your colleagues/team
3) ‘Unprofessional’ behavior in the organization
4) You are not getting the ‘respect’ you deserve
5) No recognition given for your work
6) Bypassed for promotion
7) No challenge in the job – a ‘boring’ job!!! – No job satisfaction!!!! (as we are fond of saying!!!)
8) No scope for growth in career
9) Less salary – i.e., given salary does not meet your expectation/does not suit the lifestyle you want to lead
10) Less perks
There can be other reasons as well… Please add to the list….
Points (8) , (9) and (10) maybe a valid reasons to move when we find something better. But, what about the rest of the factors? Are they unique to a particular company? Don’t at least one of these factors exist in all organizations? If in one company you are quitting for reason (5) in another company you may face reason (1)….Then what happens? Again quit?
So, is it a right decision to quit for reasons (1) to (7)??? I find myself asking this question a number of times?
Please share your views and experiences on this.

Warm Regards,
Geetha

Dear Anitha,
I wud say it is juz the mindset of an /any individual. People are very uncomfortable to become comfortable, and nothing wrng in tat!!! yes, people want to live with their dear ones and to lead life financialy sound. I wud say this is basic thought urging people's mind and so is the happenings.
ur views pls..
CHUM
BE YOURSELF AND THAT IS WAY TO LOVE ONESELF!!!

Hi
I accept the truth that....For 8)9)10) whereever you go you find the same problem....for "Unacceptable behavior of the boss" you should be patient when you have good learning environment.....For"No challenge in the job " you should show you are the callenging person then only they can give you challenging job... you can do a creative work and make the difference instead of doing the same job everday...

Thank you for responding Chum and Brother!!!
Most of the reason’s listed are related to 4th level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Even when 2nd / 3rd need is not completely fulfilled we quickly want that 4th level!!!!
Geetha

Hi Geeta,

Nice topic. Thanks for initiating.

Contrary to the popular belief that the No.1 reason for someone to quit is 'Less Salary', a survey showed that the No.1 reason is actually 'Problems with the Boss'.

Thats why this phrase came into picture : "People dont leave organizations. They leave managers".

So, in ur list, reasons 1 to 8 make more sense and can all be attributed to the boss some way or the other.

'Less Salary & Perks' might seem very realistic but that can never be tackled completely because you can always find some or the other company paying a higher package.

Organization culture, boss-subordinate & peer relationships play a more important role in attrition than salary and perks, as those are the ones which form your Comfort Zone. This is exactly why organizations stress more on attitude, interpersonal skills, communication skills, and people skills than on aptitude. And, this also why organizations spend so much time, effort and money on team building, employee engagements, get togethers etc.

Well said Deepthi!!! ! Finding your ‘comfort zone’ – is of prime importance to contentment!!! At times, being pulled out of the ‘comfort zone’ leads to growth….but initially it is tough.
Learning to live with others – interdependence and acceptance of others as they are – are two things that are key to job satisfaction and not only job satisfaction but to lead a contended life too!!!
Thank you Deepthi for that crisp and meaningful response!!
Geetha

Hi Geetha,
what u ve isted out that is the apt for quit the job, as far as nothing could be the valid reason than this.
when employer not allowed to implement our innovative idea,eventhough its valid.
It my be onemore reason also.
Jai.

the above reason cited is pretty true but i would like to add some points.
1 Infrastructure
2 Career Growth
3 Not appraising the new joinee of the roles at the induction
I find this is also important as until and unless this is small issue if the recruiters take the initiative of explaining the enviroment otherwise with the market quite good no one bothers if they change too

Seldom brought out points Taton!!! But very true……reminds of one instance where my friend was not given a proper place to sit or a computer to work on for almost more than 3 months and it was so frustrating when he was actually rearing to go at his job!!!!! Role clarity is another major issue – in CHR about 2 weeks back there was a posting which spoke about a person being recruited as HR Executive and now doing a Sales job!!!!
Valid points Taton!!!! Thank you
Geetha

I totally disagree with this statement, as to be patient with the so called "Unacceptable behavior of the boss". I would say, if i were to be a chair/desk or any other materialistic resource i would have STAYED and even then it requires to be changes when worn out...But a HUMAN wouldnt and rather will not tolerate after a certain period of time, adjut with the things be it Boss/Organization/Recognition/Growth/Respect. Nobody wants to be treated partially or unequally...would you? i guess these issues are to be treated at most importance.

Regards,
Arsha