Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
How to make that crucial job move decision
Published on 15. May 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-273-66301-0 (ISBN)
Description
So, you've been headhunted for a new job, but you don't feel you've achieved all you can where you are right now? Or maybe you are thinking of quitting your permanent job to go freelance? Perhaps you're just completely bored and frustrated at work and wonder whether it's time to go all out to find another job.
How on earth do you weight it all up? There's so much to work out, and this is such a familiar dilemma for many of us. But who do you turn to for advice?
What you need is impartial and authoritative guidance. Should I Stay, Should I Go? provides just this. It will help you work out where you are in your career, and whether it's time to head for the door or buckle down and work at moving up where you are.
The book uses examples and checklists, to show you how to analyse your options logically and thoroughly and make the decision that's right for you.
How on earth do you weight it all up? There's so much to work out, and this is such a familiar dilemma for many of us. But who do you turn to for advice?
What you need is impartial and authoritative guidance. Should I Stay, Should I Go? provides just this. It will help you work out where you are in your career, and whether it's time to head for the door or buckle down and work at moving up where you are.
The book uses examples and checklists, to show you how to analyse your options logically and thoroughly and make the decision that's right for you.
Reviews / Votes
"...books such as this are unsettling but sometimes we need to be prodded to take a critical look at ourselves" Financial Times, June 03More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
290 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-273-66301-0 (9780273663010)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jim Bright studied in the UK before emigrating to Australia to take up his current position as a Senior Lecturer in Organisational Psychology at the University of New South Wales. He works both as a research scientist and as a consultant to a wide range of organisations in the areas of selection, testing and training.
Content
Introduction
Acknowledgements
Part One - Introduction
So, what's your dilemma?
Brief summary of the situations readers find themselves in and how this book will help.
Inside and out: when to leave and when to stay
Be noticed and relevant
Big Idea: get away from thinking that career progression means working up through one company
Plans, schemes, and surfing the waves
Tips and models for evaluating your progress and goals
How to capitalize on chance
Part Two - Recognising your situation
Signs that it is time to leave your job
Personal audit
Organisational audit
Signs that it is time to stay put
Personal audit
Organisational audit
Part Three - Mind games
Recognising and conquering self-limiting talk
Promises, delusions and head in sand syndrome
Worries and doubts Part Four - Staying Put
Making your stay successful
Getting promoted Part Five - Making the move
Planning for the big day
Burning bridges and maintaining ties Part Six - What happens if...
I have second thoughts
I realise I've made a bad move
I get made redundant after moving
I wish I'd moved after staying
I don't get what I was promised
Acknowledgements
Part One - Introduction
So, what's your dilemma?
Brief summary of the situations readers find themselves in and how this book will help.
Inside and out: when to leave and when to stay
Be noticed and relevant
Big Idea: get away from thinking that career progression means working up through one company
Plans, schemes, and surfing the waves
Tips and models for evaluating your progress and goals
How to capitalize on chance
Part Two - Recognising your situation
Signs that it is time to leave your job
Personal audit
Organisational audit
Signs that it is time to stay put
Personal audit
Organisational audit
Part Three - Mind games
Recognising and conquering self-limiting talk
Promises, delusions and head in sand syndrome
Worries and doubts Part Four - Staying Put
Making your stay successful
Getting promoted Part Five - Making the move
Planning for the big day
Burning bridges and maintaining ties Part Six - What happens if...
I have second thoughts
I realise I've made a bad move
I get made redundant after moving
I wish I'd moved after staying
I don't get what I was promised