Many individuals find themselves disenchanted with their current jobs for various reasons, including low salary, limited benefits and no opportunities for career growth.

Sometimes career changes become necessary due to health reasons or an emerging interest in a different area. Here are six signs it might be time for you to move on: 1. Your current job does not make you happy

1. You’re not happy

At times, we all experience job discontentment; if this feeling persists over time and refuses to abate, it might be time for you to consider leaving. Perhaps your industry or position no longer suits your interests, or maybe you simply seek more challenging work that pushes out of your comfort zone.

Overworking and burnout are both potentially hazardous to your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, so it's essential that you recognize when this is occurring. If your job is causing frequent back pain, sleep problems or other stress-related symptoms then perhaps it may be time for a change.

Feeling stuck in your current role is another sure sign it's time to explore options, according to Fisher. If you find yourself doing the same tasks day after day without opportunities for growth or advancement, your skills may have outgrown their roles and may even be eligible for termination or layoff - especially if rumors spread about planned reductions in certain departments that don't contribute directly to core functions like sales and marketing.

2. You’re not growing

Professional stagnation may be an indicator that it's time for change in your job environment, whether due to lack of opportunity or disinterest in advancing your career. For example, if your role hasn't allowed for new challenges or developed new skills since several years have gone by without any change, that might be enough of a reason to switch roles altogether.

If you don't feel that your salary matches up with what it should, or have noticed that colleagues in similar positions are making more, it may be time for change. Underpaying yourself will have lasting repercussions that affect both mental and physical health in the form of lower productivity levels and poor mental and physical wellbeing.

As is evident, knowing when it's time to leave a job can be challenging, but by paying attention to warning signs it can help guide your decision and secure your career future. No job should come at the cost of happiness and health - if your current position no longer makes you content it could be time for something new and better!

3. You’re not respected

Feeling disrespected at work can be one of the most disillusioning experiences, leaving you feeling exhausted and like your job isn't fulfilling any of the promises or hopes you had when starting.

Disrespectful workplace behaviors range from minor annoyances to major harassment and discrimination, often violating state and federal antidiscrimination laws. Examples include making snide comments, using sarcasm, ignoring someone altogether, insinuating rumors against someone for something they didn't do, making accusations without sufficient proof, or placing blame for something someone didn't do on another worker - all actions which may constitute bullying or harassment.

Signs that you don't feel respected at work include no verbal praise, your ideas being disregarded at meetings and your concerns not getting much consideration at water cooler. If this sounds familiar to you, perhaps it is time to look for another job that values your contributions; life is too short to spend it dreading going to work; your career should provide opportunities for growth and inspiration!

4. You’re not appreciated

If your contributions at work are going unappreciated, this could be a telltale sign that it's time to leave your current role. Not being properly compensated (though that can certainly be a factor), or not receiving feedback on your work and team bonding activities are just two indicators that it could be time for something different.

At times it can be challenging to gauge how much appreciation your coworkers show you; if your interactions have become distant and they have stopped including you in casual gatherings it could be a telltale sign that rumors are swirling about your future with the company.

One way in which coworkers may make you feel underappreciated is if they take advantage of you without saying thank you, such as asking you regularly for rides to work or assistance with their tasks without ever saying thank you. Establishing healthy boundaries as soon as possible and seeking professional assistance if needed are both great ways to manage such an uncomfortable situation.

5. You’re stressed

There will always be stressful days at work, but if your job is consistently causing stress and it is beginning to affect other areas of your life, it might be time for change. No job should ever come at the expense of mental or physical wellbeing.

If your work is causing back pain, sleep issues and constant anxiety that interferes with other parts of your life, it may be time for a change. Finding another job doesn't need to be hard or stressful - with online job boards making finding opportunities easier than ever!

If the stress of your job has you feeling helpless and you don't think you can bear it any longer, consider speaking to your boss or HR about possible solutions. They might provide you with a different role or manager who could alleviate some of the strain - this may be an ideal way to escape an unpleasant situation without ending on bad terms.