Here is what I use as the "when to leave". If my boss/manager is a piece of shit. If I get bored and I am no longer learning or advancing. If I am not getting merit based compensation that is at market value. That is not a "all of these must be met" list. It just contributes to my "I have no fucks to give anymore, I'm out and I'll be working somewhere else soon". Archive: https://archive.today/hUf4U From the post: >>In the current job market, you're considered lucky if you have a job. But that doesn't mean that if you're unhappy with your current working situation, you should remain feeling stuck or miserable. Sure, everyone may feel a little dejected at work from time to time, but how do you know when it's something that may warrant a big decision like getting a new job? According to career transition coach, Sylvana Rochet, if your job may not necessarily bring you joy, but your circumstances don't feel permanent, you might want to think twice before making the move over to somewhere new. 'When the challenge you're having is situational and/or temporary, then you can consider sticking with the job until the matter either resolves itself or you can find a solution,' she says.