11/02/2016
Arab Times
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By Cinatra Fernandes Arab Times Staff IN this week’s Arab Times online poll, readers weighed in on the most important reasons for quitting a job; the majority of respondents felt that minimal wage growth was the most significant factor in the decision to do so.
33% of voters shared that they would most likely quit jobs that had minimal wage growth while 27% of voters shared that migrating to a better country or going back to home as the most frequent reason. “I think productive employees should be rewarded with annual increments. If a company isn’t investing in you and your career through incentives and benefits, you have to care of yourself and move to a company with better policies”, a voter shared.
On the other hand, another reader pointed out, “It is hard for expats to just quit a job they don’t like and look for a better one because their stay is linked to the job. I think the labour market would be more dynamic if this were not the case and employers would have to do a better job of garnering allegiance.” For many, financial performance not the biggest factor but their commitment to a employer depended largely on the work culture.
7% felt that being unappreciated by superiors was enough cause to quit. “I quit my last job because I felt like my ideas were always ignored and I didn’t feel like I was contributing in any way. That was very de-motivating”, a voter shared.
6% of voters felt that a high stress level should warrant a resignation. “Many people make the mistake of sacrificing their health for pay cheque. I had to leave a stressful job because of the toll it was taking on my health and overall quality of life”, a reader commented. 12% felt that office politics and a difficult work environment was a significant factor that cause many to switch jobs. “I had to work with a difficult coworker and a verbally abusive boss who took great pleasure in reprimanding and criticising people in public. It was very humiliating to be on the receiving end of his tirades so I had to quit.” Millennials today are looking for opportunities to progress and take on leadership roles in the workplace.
4% of respondents felt that the lack of enjoyment, passion or drive was the number one reason to resign from a job and another 4% felt that not being challenged and few opportunities to grow skill set is the foremost reason to reconsider a post
. “Life is too short to just get stuck in a routine and let the best years of your life pass you by. This is the reason I quit my 9 to 5 finance job and pursued my creative aspirations”, a young voter shared. “I think a lot of us stay at bad jobs out of self doubt and not being confident enough to take a risk. There are so many who stay inside their comfort zones while they should be pursuing their passions and maybe starting their own business”, another respondent stated. 4% felt that employees should quit in cases of unethical practices at odds with your own values and 1% felt that a change in life situation was a common reason for them to quit a job.
