With Record Resignations This Year, Should You Stay or Should You Go?

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During the past year, professionals have been leaving their positions in droves. Many began seeing their careers and employers in a new light due to the pandemic. As a result, some decided that heading in a new direction was ultimately the best move, resulting in a mass exodus that shook the business landscape.

But what should you do if you aren’t entirely dissatisfied with your current role and employer? Are there benefits for showing loyalty and staying, or are you better off leaving, hoping that the grass is actually greener elsewhere?

If you’re asking yourself questions like that, here’s what you need to know.

The Upside to Showing Loyalty and Staying

While many people left their positions because they weren’t entirely happy in their current job, that doesn’t mean everyone working for the company was dissatisfied. If you’re in the latter group, showing loyalty and staying can be a smart move.

Usually, there are some upsides that come with longevity. For example, longer tenure may give you priority when it comes to leave requests, projects, and more. Plus, you can continue to build with the same retirement plan.

However, those benefits might not be the most enticing overall. Fortunately, showing loyalty and staying can help you accomplish more than you might expect. Namely, you may have an easier time advancing in your career.

When there is a mass exodus at a company, vacancies may occur at all levels. By staying in your position and demonstrating your loyalty, you may have an easier time with upward mobility. The company might recognize your dedication, making it more likely that you can receive a promotion or otherwise shift into a higher-level job.

Along with a potential step forward in the near future, you may get to reap dividends for showing loyalty long-term. If you help your employer keep moving forward during what can be a challenging period, that could cement your reputation, ensuring that company leaders always remember what you did to help the company thrive. In turn, that could make future advancements and access to other opportunities easier to snag.

Are the Upsides Worthwhile If You’re Unhappy?

While there are upsides to showing loyalty and staying with your current employer, you may be wondering if they are significant enough to make staying in a job that makes you unhappy worthwhile. Usually, determining if that’s the case requires a bit of reflection.

First, you need to figure out why you’re dissatisfied with the job. Is it something inherent with the duties or company? Is it something that is likely to change in the relatively near future? Are you likely to experience similar difficulties in other roles. After that, you can determine which paths feel viable. If the reason you’re dissatisfied is based on the challenges created by the current climate and not specifically the role or your employer, staying could be wise.

However, if you’re unhappy with something that isn’t likely to change quickly, such as the core responsibilities associated with your job or the company’s culture, leaving may be your better bet.

 


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