"Does this job make me look fat?"

Do you know WHEN it is time to consider changing jobs or careers? What are the tell tale signs? While there is no ONE indicator, it is usually a combination of factors which lead to making a job change. In today's market, it is as important as ever to truly research your career/job options before "jumping ship." You may also want to consider contacting your current company's EAP program. Most companies, regardless of employee size, ofer some type of mediation, employee counseling services etc. Contacting someone within these programs can help you better identify the stress factors or even help mediate current issues you may be having with a colleague or a supervisor.
Job retention is more important than ever in these uncertain economic times and employers want to retain good employers. Therefore do not be afriad to ask for help.

If you have however explored these options and still believe it is time to move on, that is ok too and in future posts on our blog you will see options and websites where you can research future career options.

Some general tell tale signs that you are "beyond burn out" may be the following:
Excessive irritability on the job and with co-workers
Coming in late on a regular basis
Leaving early
Looking for a job while at your job
A general sense of immobility (the sense that you have done all you can at this position)
Poor time management, lack of follow through on job tasks

The list goes on and please keep in mind these thoughts and behaviors can be indications of many external issues as well- family, monetary. We all have them and go through phases and tough times.For many their job is the opposite, it becomes a place of refuge from their external stress.

While neither should be avoided this site/blog should not be used to treat significant mental health issues. Please consult an outside professional.

Ellie Advisor

3 Job Chicks- Who we are..

Hello everyone. Thank you for visiting our "3 Job Chicks" blog.

We will help direct people in their career search, whether they are recent graduates or experienced executives. Are you in a career transition? Are you a female returning to the workplace after raising your family? A male executive recently downsized by a well known financial services firm? Are you an employer seeking advice on hiring new employees? You are making changes in your company and unsure how to go about it? Ask us.

In any situation 3 Job Chicks can help! You will be able to "network" with others in your respective industries and share ideas of how to think "outside the box" in tough economic times.

The 3 Job Chicks bring you 18 years of professional counseling, coaching and recruiting experience. We have worked with job seekers of all ages, salary levels and industries. You will be able to ask specific career related/business questions, geared to any or all of the 3 Job Chicks. We work with all types of industries and employers as well.

Look for our website in the near future.

We look forward to helping you-

Respectfully,

Rita Recruiter
Marina Mentor
Ellie Advisor

Better known as "The 3 Job Chicks"