Some of us may feel less than motivated to wake up in the mornings and go to work. After all, most people can agree that going to work is less fun than staying in our pajamas and watching daytime television. The idea of living in an assisted facility sounds much more appealing for many rather than going into the office on Mondays.

However, lack of motivation to go to work and downright dreading it are two very different things. If you find yourself no longer up for going to work and doing your job every day, then this could be a sign of a bigger problem. If you’re not sure whether this sounds like you or not, then here are some of the telltale signs that it may be time to change careers.

Your Main motivation is Money

If you hope to truly enjoy your career, and stand the test of time, then you can’t go into a job solely for the money. It might be nice living in comfort for a few years, however, over time, it will start to eat away at you. 

Ideally, you should find a job that pays well and covers everything you need while also fulfilling you professionally. You’ll have fewer regrets as you look back on your life knowing that you had a job that you truly cared about rather than a job you did only for the money.

You Stopped Trying

In some cases, people have been doing their job for far too long, and it leads to apathy. If you’ve gotten to the point where you don’t even care about your job anymore, then this could be a sign that it’s time to move on. 

Not caring about your career anymore won’t just do you a disservice, but also your employers. They deserve someone who will try their best and deliver quality work. While once upon a time you might have been a great contribution to the company, sometimes you just have to accept that you’re no longer the person for the job because you simply don’t care.

It’s Hard to Focus

Sometimes you may have every intention in the world of continuing to do your job, however, you can’t seem to find the motivation. When you are so tired of doing something that it becomes physically impossible to concentrate on it, then this could be a sign that it’s time to move on. 

When your mind starts wandering, and it’s difficult to concentrate, then it’s likely that your job simply isn’t interesting to you anymore.

You’re Stressed All The Time

If going to work is bringing you extreme stress, then it’s dangerous for your health. Never sacrifice your own well-being simply for a job. If you find that your constant state of being is unsettled by your job, then it may be time to consider switching careers altogether.