Recovering interrupter with occasional relapses, lover of spreadsheets, blogger, programmer, adept debugger, conjurer of analogies, and probably other things.
This is a complicate answer. In tech there's the allure of higher wages. But there's also the opportunity to learn lots of things.
My "rubric" is along the following when the perceived "value" of what I'm learning plus the "value" of the relationships/friendships I'm developing plus the compensation and org heartburn is less than the perceived value of somewhere else.
All of these things are qualitative and complicated. So I look to the wisdom/perspective of others. I also just "put myself out there" and see what the universe delivers.
But to make it less abstract and more specific:
When you think about heading to work, how do you feel?
When you have conversations with your supervisor are you "feeling" like they want to help and see you grow? Or do you get the sinking feeling that they're trying to bleed you for all you have?
When you are done with your time of work, do you appreciate the person you were during that time?
The checklist actually helps. It re-centers me on what's important, me and my career.
But I would also add
When I think of my remaining contract length, how does it make me feel?
Granted this is derivative of the others, but it begs the question, am I ready to keep working here given how I feel? Am I ready to leave this company given how I feel ?
Follow up question, When is it right to tell your supervisor you're considering other options?
Recovering interrupter with occasional relapses, lover of spreadsheets, blogger, programmer, adept debugger, conjurer of analogies, and probably other things.
When is it right to tell your supervisor? How do you think they will help you find other options or provide you opportunities at your current place?
If the answer is unlikely don't share. If it's uncertain, be more than cautious.
This also has a component of how much asymmetrical risk are you ready to take. Your supervisor has more context than you (as does every hiring manager or recruiter).
Recovering interrupter with occasional relapses, lover of spreadsheets, blogger, programmer, adept debugger, conjurer of analogies, and probably other things.
Really dig into your read of your manager. Some are vipers, many are neutral, and some are advocates for the best you (though retention is always a consideration).
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This is a complicate answer. In tech there's the allure of higher wages. But there's also the opportunity to learn lots of things.
My "rubric" is along the following when the perceived "value" of what I'm learning plus the "value" of the relationships/friendships I'm developing plus the compensation and org heartburn is less than the perceived value of somewhere else.
All of these things are qualitative and complicated. So I look to the wisdom/perspective of others. I also just "put myself out there" and see what the universe delivers.
But to make it less abstract and more specific:
I'm sure there are more.
The checklist actually helps. It re-centers me on what's important, me and my career.
But I would also add
Granted this is derivative of the others, but it begs the question, am I ready to keep working here given how I feel? Am I ready to leave this company given how I feel ?
Follow up question, When is it right to tell your supervisor you're considering other options?
When is it right to tell your supervisor? How do you think they will help you find other options or provide you opportunities at your current place?
If the answer is unlikely don't share. If it's uncertain, be more than cautious.
This also has a component of how much asymmetrical risk are you ready to take. Your supervisor has more context than you (as does every hiring manager or recruiter).
That helps a lot. Thank you Jeremy!
Really dig into your read of your manager. Some are vipers, many are neutral, and some are advocates for the best you (though retention is always a consideration).