Your answers provide solid clues to whether or not it is time to quit your job. Were any of your responses "yes"? The precise number of questions you answered "yes" to doesn't matter, because even a single one of these factors may be a sign it's time to quit your job. Here are some thoughts to consider for each one:

1. I don't get along with my boss

A Gallup Poll of more than one million employees found that how long workers stay at companies is determined by their relationship with their immediate supervisor. You and your boss don't have to be drinking buddies, but you should at least be able to tolerate your boss.

While "bad bosses" make for good Dilbert cartoons, the reality is no laughing matter for most employees. Problems with a supervisor can hinder an employee's work and may even affect the employee's personal life. The result may be lost sleep, negative feelings, and physical symptoms of stress. 

There are some bad bosses in the world, but that doesn't mean you have to work for one.

2. My work is not challenging 

Having very little challenge in a job can make the days seem long and boring. Challenge is good. It's what makes work interesting, lets you use your brain, and gives you the feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day. Of course, too many challenges create stress. What we're talking about is having just enough challenge to feel good about your work.

The problem is that challenging jobs rarely stay that way. A job that was challenging when you were hired can become boring once you've mastered it. In order to stay satisfied at a job, most people need new challenges every few months or so, such as new projects to work on, new skills to master, or new things to learn. If your current employer can't provide that, it may be time to move on.

3. I am thinking of asking for a pay raise 

"Low pay" is one of the top reasons people typically give for quitting a job. While pay is usually a secondary issue if someone enjoys their work, if you don't like your job then it's highly unlikely you feel you are being paid enough to do it.

Many people who are thinking of quitting decide instead to ask for a raise to see if the extra money will make the job more bearable. Unfortunately, by the time many unhappy employees ask for a raise, their work is already suffering noticeably as a result of their dissatisfaction, making it unlikely their employer will be eager to give them a raise.

4. I have seriously considered taking stress leave

Consider a new career that causes you less stress instead. 

5. I often work late

Whether working late is a bad thing depends on how you feel about it. Some people work late because they love their job so much they want to spend as much time doing it as they possibly can. They may even consider their job to be their favorite "hobby."

However, for most people, working late is not a reason to celebrate. It's a bad thing if you feel burdened with too much work, angry about your job cutting into your personal life, or resentful that you aren't being fairly compensated for the hours you work. Other negative feelings may range from inadequacy to frustration. And if you are seriously overworked, you probably answered "yes" to considering stress leave as well.

6. I have looked into how much severance pay I would get if I left my job

You should probably look into finding a new career as well. 

7. I have recently visited career websites, read the newspaper job ads, or bought a book about how to break into a new career

Even if you haven't made up your mind to quit your job, your behavior can give you getting solid clues about your desires. At the very least, you are curious to learn if there might be something better for you out there. 

To help you decide if it's time to move on, try one more exercise: 

8. Choose one word that best describes how you feel about your job at this moment

Don't analyze. Just choose the first word that pops into your mind. Yes, that word you just thought. That's the one. 

If you didn't analyze your answer, but simply chose the first word that popped into your head, chances are the word you chose is an accurate representation of your overall feelings about your job right now. However, it's possible your feelings about your job may change from day to day. 

It is normal to have mixed feelings about leaving a job. Even the worst jobs usually have something good about them. You might dislike the work you do, but have close friendships with some of the people you work with. Or you might enjoy the status you feel your job gives you. 

So see if you feel the same way next Monday morning, but in the meantime, you may want to seek out new employment opportunities.

Tag and Catherine Goulet are founders of FabJob.com. This article is an excerpt from their book Dream Careers. Visit www.FabJob.com to discover how to break into the career of your dreams. 

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