Career Management Alliance Blog

In a recent article entitled Are You Stuck in a Toxic Job?, the global staffing firm, Robert Half International Inc., offers clues and quick fixes for determining if your career situation is potentially poisonous. Here’s a sampling from the article:

• The Wimpy Workload: Too many days of underutilized time might spell danger. Request a discussion with your supervisor on your interest in assuming greater responsibilities.
• The Sideways Shuffle: Although you’ve assumed increasingly complex and visible projects for the next level, the position you’re aiming for is not available anytime soon. Have a candid conversation with your boss about your career path.
• Big Brother Blues: Can’t seem to shake your boss from checking up on you? If so, assess your professional behavior to identify any potential problem areas that may be the culprit. Then develop and implement a performance improvement plan with your manager.
• Dynamic Deficit: If your responsibilities have become rote, you either need more responsibility, a different position or both. Speak to your supervisor about more diverse assignments.

It’s important to evaluate your career situation before it reaches a critical point. The article also presents a few tips on how to exit from your employer with grace.

Posted by Louise Garver