It’s tough to advertise for a job listing correctly because the person posting an ad may have incorrect information and leave out key information. But there is deceit among employers as well. “In today’s job market, many employers are so desperate for staff that they purposefully mislead candidates just to get someone to fill the role. They add buzzwords and promise benefits solely to attract more applicants, hoping that whoever they hire will stay despite being misled.” “Being honest with ourselves and our situation is one of the hardest things to do,” says Hassan Thomas, CEO and founder of FYI FLI. So if we realize we’re not currently hyped up on our current work situation, we need to be honest about the severity and what is bothering us. Is it the work schedule? Are you doing tasks you’re unprepared for? By assessing a situation and identifying what is going on, “the progression that will come from it can be astonishing,” Thomas says. Make a list of your issues and assess why they are bothering you. Some issues may be about work, but some may pertain to you personally. Being told you were going to work 8 hours and it ends up being 12? Misled by work! Deciding you’d rather work remotely so you can listen to TV in the background because you find the work boring? Personal! You may realize that while you’re not doing the tasks advertised, they may be tasks still related to the role or department. As a side note, you are not obligated to stay if you are being abused. If you don’t have a new employer lined up, you could still quit if you have another income source covering your living expenses. I was able to quit my day job abruptly when it was no longer the right fit for me because of my freelance writing business. To give myself extra room, I delivered for Uber Eats and did pet sitting through Rover. I don’t advise people to scramble to cover their bills, but I do think if your business or other ventures can allow you to move on without financially hurting you, it can be a wise move. The important thing is that you have enough backup plans, so you’re not left high and dry.
