Are You Staying or Leaving?

You walk into your office and your boss tells you to decide if you want to be here. You have to make a decision about whether you will continue working for the organization or if you are leaving. What do you do? How do you make a decision to stay or to leave? Are you surprised by the option? If your boss is giving you an option to stay or to leave, something is afoot! Something is not working and you get to decide if you are willing to make some changes if you are going to remain in the job.

The first thing to consider, do you want the job? Are you doing what you want to do or have you been just working a job? Are you frustrated? Are you even enjoying the job? When your job is on the line, don’t look at anyone else but the man in the mirror. Get honest with yourself.

1. What have you been doing or not doing that has created concern from your boss?
2. Are you doing a good job?
3. What clues have you ignored from your boss?
4. Have you and your boss discussed your performance?
5. Have you made significant improvements over the last 3 to 6 months? If not, why not?
6. Do you really want the job? If so, what are you willing to do to keep the job?

These questions will give you an opportunity to assess your job and decide if you are leaving or staying. Either way, whatever you decide, be honest with yourself. Be honest about your current performance. If you are frustrated and you are not getting everything you need to be successful in your job, speak up. Share that information with your boss.

If you decide that you are going to stay on the job, be prepared to make some changes. Remember the boss came to you. Something is not working, so be ready. Be ready to communicate and check in with your boss regularly to determine your progress.

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