Is It Time To Move On?

by JUDIT PRICE
Sun Correspondent
Lowell Sun

A test for success
With the changing economy it is always a good idea to plan and think ahead. Complete this quiz on line. It might open the doors and help you make a decision regarding your current job.

Is your company faltering? Has it lost market shine, taken a major hit on its stock price? Has it been sharply criticized by Wall Street, the press or its own employees?
10 points

Are you out of the loop? Have you stopped hearing gossip? Do you feel you are the last to know about decisions?
5 points

Are big changes on the horizon? Has your company merged with another recently? Any kind of major organizational restructuring under way? Have new high level executives come in from the outside?
5 points

Have you stopped learning? Are you getting stale? Do you no longer get the chance to increase your skills and broaden your experience?
10 points

Has your status slipped? Are exchanges with your boss becoming increasingly one-sided? Do you feel as if you have less freedom to act than in the past?
10 points

Is your salary stagnating? Are your raises in a downward trend percentage–wise?
5 points

Do you dread going to work? – Are you anxious on Sunday nights? Have your eating and sleeping habits changed? Do friends and family comment that you look tired or seem unhappy?
5 points

If you scored higher than 40, put down your pen and paper, take a deep breath and start your search immediately. Update your resume, develop a plan and start networking.

If you scored 25-40 points, it is time to put out feelers, start building your network base.

For further Information email: Judit Price or call: 978-256-0482