We’ve all had a bad day at the office. In fact, we’ve likely had bad weeks.

Realistically, everyone experiences peaks and troughs in their jobs, and too much flip-flopping in your career can send up big red flags to future employers about your tenacity and work ethic. Nobody wants to employ someone who seems to just cut and run when the landscape gets rocky.

That said, the time to move onwards and upwards by seeking a new job will arrive for everyone at some point. It’s a very personal decision, and not one that can be based on a checklist. But if you’ve noticed these signs for a good few months now, it may be time to consider pastures new.

#1. Same old, same old – you aren’t being challenged

You feel like you can do your job, but it doesn’t stretch you or utilise your ‘best skills’. If you’re constantly itching to do more, and are being stifled by the confines of your current job, it sounds like you’ve outgrown it. Inquire about internal promotion, or suggest ways you could add value that go beyond your current remit. Taking this initiative in itself could see your employer take note and