3 Signs You Shouldn’t Take A Job

In spite of passion and interests for the job, surveys show people are inclined to switching jobs, which most of the time means a significant pay increase. If you are looking to jump to a new job, knowing how to identify and avoid companies that may not be what you want would definitely be useful.

It’s natural to get excited over the offer for what seems like a dream job, but it’s best to hold your horses and review the employer carefully. Being in the wrong place could be costly to your career progression in the long run, so you’d better watch out for red flags!

If you observe these patterns, you should think twice about accepting the job offer:

1. High turnover rate

Besides observing if a company is always recruiting, also make use of LinkedIn, Glassdoor or any similar channels to check ratings and how long employees typically stay at the company. If you see a pattern of high turnover rate, it could be a sign of poor management, lack of advancement opportunity or an unhealthy workplace culture. You may want to reconsider if you could thrive in such environment.

2. No explanation about why the position is vacant

During the hiring process, it is recommended to raise the question why the position open. Find out if this is a new position created to facilitate the business expansion, or what happened to the person at the role previously. This way, you can gauge expectations from both sides better. However, if the employer is unable to or unwilling to provide a clear answer, it may be a sign of warning.

3. Disrespectful interviewer

If you don’t feel comfortable with the person interviewing you, chances are you won’t feel right in place at the company too. If the interviewer arrives late, doesn’t show initiative in checking your resume beforehand, and isn’t fully focused on you during the interview process, you should be wary. These behaviours could mean the position isn’t important or a serious problem in company culture.

In addition, if you are using Qi Men Dun Jia to help with your job changing decision, take note when you see the Open Door together with the Great Moon, as this specific configuration points to hidden information about the job offer. The above red flags plus this QiMen configuration usually means there’s something fishy going on, so it’s best you find out what’s hidden from you and why it is deliberately left out. We wish you all the best in seeking a better job!

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