the Accommodation and Food Services category , with almost 7 % quitting their jobs . On the bright side , “ hiring remains higher than quits , suggesting that some who quit may be finding better opportunities within the sector ,” according to Elise Gould , a senior economist with the Economic Policy Institute , which is something to celebrate .
Staying in a job where you don ’ t feel valued and appreciated is hard . Starting a new job where you don ’ t know the culture , procedures , or expectations is also hard . We ’ ve all made quick decisions to fix an immediate need , but those rash decisions can sometimes have negative consequences . Before you make an emotional decision to quit your job , I urge employees to see this as an opportunity to take control of your situation .
The grass isn ’ t always greener on the other side . It is greener where you water it .
If you are feeling burned out and thinking about changing jobs , you may want to rethink your strategy . With employment trends becoming more employee-focused , staying loyal to a good company may pay off
" Staying in a job where you don ' t feel valued and appreciated is hard . Starting a new job where you don ' t know the culture is also hard ."
in the long term . For clarity , no one should stay where they are feeling undervalued and unappreciated . Continue reading for tools that might help improve your satisfaction by taking back control of your situation .
One way to regain control is by being a better follower . A good leader knows when to lead and when to follow . We spend much of our time trying to improve our leadership skills that we forget that being a good follower is just as important . In fact , it may be more important since there are more followers than leaders in any team situation . Followership means getting behind a goal for the sake of the goal , regardless of your position , and delivering on what is expected of you . Being a good follower is so important that lacking this skill is one of the top three reasons for getting fired .
There are three components to Followership that will help you be a better follower . You may recognize these strategies as “ managing up ”.
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