{"id":19932,"date":"2026-07-28T14:49:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T09:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=19932"},"modified":"2026-07-28T14:49:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T09:49:43","slug":"no-respect-no-growth-low-pay-techie-shares-3-clear-signs-its-time-to-look-for-a-new-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=19932","title":{"rendered":"No respect, no growth, low pay: Techie shares 3 clear signs it\u2019s time to look for a new job"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"storyParagraphFigure\">\n<p class=\"content\">Deciding when to leave a job is rarely easy. While dissatisfaction with salary may push some professionals to explore new opportunities, workplace respect, career growth and continuous learning can be equally important factors.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"artImage leadImage\">\n<div class=\" \"><picture class=\"leadImageClass\"><source media=\"(min-width:768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2026\/07\/28\/550x309\/bgrnnfnhgdvc_1785219994470_1785219999389_44b58c75-a8cb-4a56-9351-fc44d7703d3c.jpg\" alt=\"A techie explained why stalled growth, low pay and poor respect meant it was time to switch jobs. (Instagram\/sunejaajay)\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2026\/07\/28\/400x225\/bgrnnfnhgdvc_1785219994470_1785219999389_44b58c75-a8cb-4a56-9351-fc44d7703d3c.jpg\" alt=\"A techie explained why stalled growth, low pay and poor respect meant it was time to switch jobs. (Instagram\/sunejaajay)\" title=\"A techie explained why stalled growth, low pay and poor respect meant it was time to switch jobs. (Instagram\/sunejaajay)\" width=\"360\" height=\"202\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"\">A techie explained why stalled growth, low pay and poor respect meant it was time to switch jobs. (Instagram\/sunejaajay)<span\/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">(Also read: <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/trending\/salary-below-1-lakh-switch-jobs-man-says-professionals-should-chase-growth-before-opportunities-shrink-101783916825696.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"\u2018Salary below  &lt;span class=\" webrupee=\"\">\u20b91 lakh? Switch jobs\u2019: Man says professionals should chase growth before opportunities shrink&#8221;&gt;\u2018Salary below  <span class=\"webrupee\">\u20b9<\/span>1 lakh? Switch jobs\u2019: Man says professionals should chase growth before opportunities shrink<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">A tech professional has now shared three signs employees should not ignore while deciding whether it is time to move on from their current organisation. He also advised people against resigning impulsively and urged them to prepare patiently before making a career move.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content \">\n<h2>Lack of appreciation and respect<\/h2>\n<p>Taking to Instagram, Ajay Suneja shared a video addressing a commonly asked question about the right time to switch jobs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">&#8220;When is the right time to understand that you should switch jobs? That&#8217;s a very good question. See, there are many reasons for switching jobs, but there are some reasons where I would say you shouldn&#8217;t compromise,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">According to Suneja, one of the clearest warning signs is when an employee no longer feels respected or appreciated while working on a project.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">(Also read:<a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/trending\/woman-warns-against-quitting-a-stable-job-for-a-career-switch-unemployment-hurts-more-than-a-breakup-101784426984258.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Woman warns against quitting a stable job for a career switch: \u2018Unemployment hurts more than a breakup\u2019\"> Woman warns against quitting a stable job for a career switch: \u2018Unemployment hurts more than a breakup\u2019<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">\u201cNumber one: The project you are working on doesn&#8217;t have the same vibe anymore. No one is respecting you, and whatever you do, no one is appreciating it. You shouldn&#8217;t stay there. You should start thinking about leaving,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content \">\n<h2>When learning and growth come to a halt<\/h2>\n<p>The techie said professionals should also reassess their position when their work becomes repetitive and offers no scope for learning or career advancement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">\u201cSecond: Learning has stopped, things aren&#8217;t the same anymore. The old routine is continuing, things are repeating, and you feel like your growth can&#8217;t happen here anymore. The role you are sitting in\u2014you can&#8217;t move up. You should start looking around,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">(Also read: <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/trending\/companies-won-t-think-twice-before-firing-you-man-advises-private-sector-employees-to-choose-growth-over-loyalty-101785141192753.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"\u2018Companies won\u2019t think twice before firing you\u2019: Man advises private-sector employees to choose growth over loyalty\">\u2018Companies won\u2019t think twice before firing you\u2019: Man advises private-sector employees to choose growth over loyalty<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">He further identified inadequate compensation as another important reason for considering a job change.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">\u201cAnd third, very, very important: If you feel you are underpaid, and your package isn&#8217;t according to your experience, then you should definitely think about changing your job,\u201d Suneja said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">However, he cautioned employees against making hurried decisions out of anger or disappointment. \u201cDon&#8217;t make any decisions out of frustration. You need to keep preparing, and as soon as the right opportunity comes, leave,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">The clip was shared with the caption: &#8220;The right time to switch jobs: Don\u2019t ignore these signs &#8211; Sometimes, the problem is not the job itself. The problem is that we keep ignoring the signs: no growth, no learning, a toxic work culture, constant stress, and feeling stuck for too long. Don\u2019t switch only for a higher salary. Switch for better growth, learning, and long-term opportunities&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">Watch the clip here:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"content \">\n<h2>Internet reacts<\/h2>\n<p>The video attracted several reactions from social media users. \u201cVery well explained,\u201d wrote one person. \u201cThis is so true,\u201d another commented. A third user said, \u201cYes, I agree with you,\u201d while another added, \u201cRightly said.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"content \">HT.com has reached out to the user for his comments, and the copy will be updated once his response is received.<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deciding when to leave a job is rarely easy. While dissatisfaction with salary may push some professionals to explore new opportunities, workplace respect, career growth and continuous learning can be equally important factors. 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