Your job should make your life comfortable. I say this at the very beginning because even though the very essence of a job is to earn a living, some people actually have jobs which pay less than what they need. Are you scraping for a decent budget every paycheck but you can’t leave your job because well… just because? Think about it. It must be really time to leave.

Let’s review 3 top reasons why you “can’t” leave your current job.

Tenure. Okay, so you’ve been working there for 5 years. So what? If until now your earnings aren’t enough to sustain a decent life, then you’ve been slaving away for 5 years and it’s time to stop. Send out applications to jobs which pay higher simply because you need more money. You shouldn’t be ashamed of that. Set a reasonable ideal salary and aim for that.

Retirement. Everyone is worried about their plans for retirement, while some people simply don’t have good retirement options. One of the things you should consider about a steady job is a retirement plan. When everyone else is enjoying retirement perks you will still be an employee who has to work for a living. Can you handle it? Nope, not when you’re 60.

Good relationship with co-workers. A bulkier salary in a better company which also offers a retirement plan entails you leaving behind your co-workers. But then your future needs you, too. If you are a decent person who is professional in dealing with everyone, there’s no doubt you’ll also find friendship in your new co-workers.