5 Indicators You’re Ready To Move Up (or mix it up) The Corporate Ladder

You’ve been in your current position for a quite a while now and are considering move up or mix it up.

You’ve been in your current position for anywhere from 5-14 years and know how to do your job like the back of your hand. While you still enjoy it, you’re wondering if you might be ready to make a move or expand your service offerings. How do you know it’s time?

Here are five quick and easy indicators it’s time for you to make a move

  • You are the team or office go-to for special projects from upper management.
  • While you still enjoy what you do, you know your job like the back of your hand and it is no longer as challenging or fun as it once was – you sometimes feel you could do it with your eyes closed.
  • All eyes and ears go to you whenever a team leader is needed for a new project.
  • You are consistently tagged as mentor to others on your team and among your peers.
  • You can see in other’s work, ways for improvement that would have elevated its outcome.

Should any of the above indicators resonate in your world, it could be time to go after another position within your company that will provide you with greater responsibility and financial reward. What if there isn’t an opportunity for upward growth? A lateral move to a either a competitor or even a completely different company and industry can put your skill set to use giving you fresh challenges and renewed passion for the work you already do. Still others decide to take their expertise and strike out on their own.

Regardless, in today’s business world, there is no longer a need to sit idle for a paycheck and benefits when companies worldwide are looking for talent you probably have!

Still not sure you are ready to move or mix it up? Here’s a bonus indicator to consider:

BONUS INDICATOR

You dread Sunday nights knowing you’ve another five day grind of boredom ahead of you – because of one or many of the reasons above.

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About Rachelle

Rachelle Stone is a 25+ year veteran of the Meetings & Convention Industry who, in 2014 left the industry to transition to full time Consulting & Executive Coaching after her own personal implosion.  She now guides business owners and stressed out executives through the strategic steps needed to breakthrough plateaus and glass ceilings, accelerate their growth trajectory, increase profits, dominate in their market and reach their goals WITHOUT burning out.