how do you know it's time to leave your job

[StDallas]

I believe the clearest sign is when you feel a persistent sense of stagnation — both in your skill development and in your impact. If you’ve been in the same role for over a year without any new learning opportunities, and you can’t see a path forward, that’s a major red flag. A recent Gallup survey found that 62% of employees who voluntarily left their jobs cited lack of career development as a primary reason. That statistic resonates with my own experience. I stayed in a job for two years past its expiration date because I thought loyalty was a virtue. It wasn’t.

Here are some concrete signs I’ve learned to recognize:

Sign	What It Feels Like
Chronic Sunday dread	You feel a knot in your stomach every Sunday evening, dreading Monday morning.
Plateaued learning curve	You’re doing the same tasks repeatedly without any new challenges or skill-building.
Value misalignment	The company’s decisions conflict with your ethics or personal mission.
Physical burnout	You’re exhausted even after a full weekend of rest, and work feels like a drain.

When three or more of these persist for at least three months, it’s time to start planning your exit. The cost of staying — your mental health, career growth, and long-term earning potential — often outweighs the comfort of familiarity. I’ve seen colleagues wait until they were laid off or had a breakdown. Don’t be that person. Listen to the signals early.

[ElliotLynn]

I’ve been at my first job for just over two years, and I’m starting to feel like I’ve hit a