Sadly, many people who have so much potential, knowledge and education have found themselves stuck in jobs that don’t merit all they have to offer.
Certain circumstances might push people into settling for whatever comes their way, even to their detriment.
A job can be a clear red flag but because someone is desperately in need, they just ignore the signs.
But it might be better to decline a job from the beginning than regretting it down the line.
Here are some red flags to look out for when getting/applying for a job:
The salary is subpar: Why will I work for hours and you are offering chicken change? If the salary they want to pay you is significantly less than what other companies pay people of that same level, you should immediately voice out.
If they agree to give a raise, good, but if not, you can actually just walk away.
No benefits: If a job offers no benefits or it takes ages to get encouraging incentives, it may be a good ground for declining the job. Except the salary is so good and employees do not need extra packages.
And there are some exceptions, like jobs where you’re only required to work an hour or two, they might not need to offer you these benefits.
But for jobs where you spend hours in the office, there should be packages that ensure the employees are comfortable.
No specified working hours: Ahhh, this one is like subscribing to being used. You should have a defined time when you start work and end. Even if it’s a remote job, there are hours when you should not handle anything job-related.
It’s common that with years of working in a company the boundaries of work hours begin to get blurred, this should be avoided at all cost no matter the level you are at.
Haphazard payment plan: If the method of payment of your salary is not understandable, abeg, just say no. Ask for a detailed explanation of how you are going to be paid and when.
Some companies pay depending on your output per day or number of hours per day. If you’re ignorant of this, it might affect the amount of money you receive even if you did a substantial amount of work.
No distinct job description: Hmm, if your position does not have a job description, you might find yourself buying coffee for the manager or printing notes for whoever.
Your job description should be clearly defined. If not, you will be confused as to what is your work and what is not.
Of course, there are several other factors that you should consider before declining a job and your financial state to a large extent determines your response to a job offer. However, don’t be too desperate and allow just anything.
You are not the first person to say no to a job nor will you be the last. If the work conditions do not meet your standards or are not comfortable for you, it is okay to decline.
At a certain level, you know what you are worth and what value you can bring to an organisation, and when an offer that doesn’t match up to your value comes your way, you should know.
If you are still growing in your field or just looking for experience, it’s okay to take some roles and see how well you do but even this is not a licence for you to slave away.
We wish you good luck in your endeavours
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