Dont quit the bad job yet

Dont quit the bad job yetDont quit the bad job yetAs an executive coach and a CEO who hires people, I see a rise in professionals who are quitting their jobs before they have anotzu sich one. Generally, they do this because they are exhausted, see no way out of their pain and simply cannot spend one more minute in an intolerable situation. They feel they need to do this to preserve their sanity.Sometimes they quit because they are unfulfilled and think they can easily find something better. The problem is that a few months down the road they often find themselves more unhappy unemployed, without income, feeling low selfs include your sense of humor, tenacity, family, creativity, resourcefulness, compassion. Reach into your social networks and identify companies that exhibit those values every day.Create a Company Watch ListCompile a list of companies that live your values and are revered as such by others. Identify these companies by searching verbunden under hot jobs, job projectio ns, or best places to work.Develop a network of people who speak highly of their company culture and can be your advocate.Connect with people in your watch list by using LinkedIn and Xing. Ask them why they enjoy working where they are and how they would describe the culture. Let them know what youve learned about the company where they work so they know you are serious and informed. Dont ask them for a recommendation until after you have established a strong connection. Most likely they will offer to help.For an Eight Tip Career Plan for When Youre Not Sure What Industry or Position is Right click here. When you use your energy in a focused way toward a goal you wont feel as stagnant or frustrated in your current position because youre moving in a positive direction. Then be wise enough to wait for what you deserve. Mary Lee Gannon, ACC, CAE is an executive coach and corporate CEO who helps busy leaders get off the treadmill to nowhere to be more effective, earn more, be calmer and enjoy connected relationships with the people who matter while it still matters. Watch her FREE Master Class training on Three Things to Transform Your Life and Career Right Now atwww.MaryLeeGannon.com.