48 MARCH 2019 By Angela Copeland I hope everyone enjoyed Valentine’s Day last month. Each year, I write a column about why it’s important to love your job. This year, let’s look at it another way. If you don’t love your job, it’s time to break it off. It’s time to end that toxic eight hours per day relationship. You wouldn’t put up with it in a romantic partner. Why are you putting up with it at work? I know, it’s hard to do. Your job has been so reliable. It’s stable. You don’t want to be left in the cold with no work. But are you really happy? Does your job put you first? Or is your job like a partner who’s draining your mind and your wallet? You spend too much time with your job not to love it. In fact, you may spend more time with your job than with your spouse. If you’re having cold feet about your job, this is the time to make a change. And by “this is the time,” I mean right this minute. The job market is the best that it’s been in an entire generation. Economists say that it hasn’t been this great since the late 1960s. New jobs are showing up every day on the internet. You’ve probably heard the old saying: “People don’t quit companies, they quit bosses.” It’s true. If you don’t love your company or your boss, do yourself a favor. Look and see what’s new in your job field. You may be surprised. Make a list of all the things you want in a job. What would make you really love your work? Do you want to work for a great boss? On a great team? Do you want to work on a product that you can get behind? Are you looking for a company with integrity? Write down your goal list and start looking for it. What you’re hoping for is out there. Don’t stay committed to a company that’s not committed to you. Look for something better, something more fulfilling. Make your happiness at work a priority. Breaking up with your job isn’t as hard as it sounds. The first rule is don’t tell anyone until you’ve secured a new job. Once you’ve found a new job, wait until you’ve accepted it in writing to tell your company. Start with your boss. Thank them for the opportunity and let them know you’ve found something new. Give at least two weeks’ notice, but not more than four. Things can get stressful if you give too much notice. After you’ve shared your news verbally, confirm it in an email to your boss. And come up with a plan about how and when you’ll share the great news with the larger team. Before long, the breakup will be complete. And you’ll be off to a bigger and better opportunity that you love. — Angela Copeland, a career expert and founder of Copeland Coaching, can be reached at copelandcoaching.com. If you don’t love your job, it’s time to break up CAREER ADVICE 30th Street & Indian School Road 602.957.8402 Lindstrom Family Auto Wash Your Neighborhood Car Wash Visit us at LindstromAutoWash.com for the “Deal of the Month!” Not valid with any other offers. Must present coupon. Expires 3/31/19. Not valid with any other offers. Must present coupon. Expires 3/31/19. Not valid with any other offers. Must present coupon. Expires 3/31/19. 15% OFF Any Detail Package $3 OFF “The Works” Car Wash $2 OFF Regular Car Wash Not valid with any other offers. Lindstrom Family Auto Wash Not valid with any other offers. Lindstrom Family Auto Wash Not valid with any other offers. Lindstrom Family Auto Wash PROFESSIONAL DETAIL SERVICES Engine Cleaning • Dress (top only) • Express Shampoo Express Wax • Leather Cleaning Conditioner • Complete Interior Exterior Over Spray Removal ARCADIA NEWS ARCADIA NEWS ARCADIA NEWS Contact Roni@Arcadianews.com today to find out how you can save up to 46% on your ad investment! Reach 50,000 potential patients or clients... The Arcadia News Health & Wellness Guide is the perfect way to promote your practice or business to the affluent, educated and health-minded readers of the Arcadia News . A Directory of local providers MAY 2019 DEADLINE: FRIDAY 4/16 A Directory of local providers Scottsdale Waterfront 480.751.2200 OliveIvyRM happy hour mon-fri 3-6pm Toast This Grand Life