It happens to all of us. You know, that moment where you’re fed up with your job and think, “ I need to leave this place!” A lot of those times you’ve had a bad day or are irrationally angry over office politics, however, there comes a time when you desperately need to quit.

I’ve been there and sadly left a job I had enjoyed for a few years. That is why I want to share the 7 signs that scream it’s time to quit your job.

1. Your Body Shuts Down

As I said before, it’s easy to get caught up in the drama of the office and think today is the day I’m finally leaving and never coming back. Yet, when your job stressors and environment get to the point of affecting your health, you may really need to consider finding a new opportunity.

I’m guilty of not listening to my body when it’s screaming at me to take a break or indulge in some self-care. Last year I stressed myself out to my core and never paid attention to all the warning signs of a serious illness. Yes, I got headaches but so does everyone, right?

It wasn’t till my body completely freaked out to the point of me going to the emergency room that I realized I needed to slow down. It took a diagnosis of Vestibular Migraines, Vestibular Neuritis and potential spinal fluid leaking from my ears to be a wake-up call. Not to mention the lectures from doctors telling me I needed to put my health over my work.

Real Talk: I had Vestibular Neuritis for four months rather than the normal two weeks when people are infected, which has permanently damaged my Vestibular Nerve. True Story. I am lucky if I can go a day without one wave of dizziness thanks to my jacked up Vestibular Nerve that will never be 100% again.

If your body is physically shutting down, quit your job. It’s not the end of the world, and the sooner you leave and take care of yourself, the quicker you can bounce back.

2. Empty Promises

Have you ever worked your butt off on a project only to see no glory at the end? Yeah, that’s a part of a lot of our careers. However, if your boss dangles a carrot in front of you as an incentive and you fulfill your end of the bargain, you should get the carrot, right?

One would think yes, but the moment that your boss doesn’t hold up their end of the deal is when it’s time to consider looking elsewhere. I promise you, it will happen again and you will only learn to resent your boss, which will end up creating a negative environment for you.

3. Compromising Your Integrity

If you’re ever in a situation where you’re asked to do something that’s completely against your morals, quit before you do something that could harm your career.

If you specialize in something and were hired for your best practices, remind your boss of that. Don’t comprise who you are as a professional to get the job done. If your boss threatens to fire you, you don’t want to work for that company anyway.

4. You Really Stopped Giving A S#@%

When Facebook and Pinterest become your day-to-day at work and you don’t work in social media, it might be time to look for a new gig.

I get it, we all are not PASSIONATE about our jobs, but when you would rather screw off than do what you’re hired to do, it’s time to light that spark of motivation again.

5. Sunday Blues = Weekday Blues

At one point or another, we’ve all felt the sadness on a Sunday that tomorrow we have to go back to work. It’s natural, if we could all be paid to sit around on a beach we would obviously pick that over going to the office.

However, the minute you start feeling depressed every night that you have to go into the office the following morning, you should really consider browsing LinkedIn.

6. Daydreaming Becomes Pathetic

 I had a friend once who was so miserable at her corporate job she would daydream on the way to work what it would be like to do lawn care. To sit and blow leaves off sidewalks and not have to listen to her crotchety boss.

Now, this is nothing against anyone in the lawn care business, but the moment you catch yourself daydreaming of leaving your job to do something that you have NO INTEREST in, it’s time to consider your alternatives.

7. You Start Feeling Undervalued

Now I’m not sure about other industries, but in marketing/PR our job is to make our company and clients look good. And when you have a huge win, you feel like you’re on top of the world. That is until your boss kicks your self-esteem.

Nothing is worse for a “creative” than when you work really hard on a project, see an incredible outcome and your boss still doesn’t think it’s good enough. If this is a reoccurring thing for you at your job, leave. Seriously, leave now. The longer you stay, the more resentment will build and you won’t part on good terms.

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Overall, we work to pay the bills and to enjoy our lives outside of work, which is why I stand firm to the saying that I “work to live” not “live to work.” Before making a hasty decision like quitting your job, make sure that it’s something that can’t be fixed.

Sometimes an attitude adjustment and a few self-help books might be the solution to fuel you and get you through the grind. But if you read this post and each point resonated with your current situation, I hope you saved a “go to hell fund” and can find a job that you’re passionate about.

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