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When Quitting Your Job Makes Fiscal Sense

This time last year, no one dared to leave their job. In fact, the “quits rate,” a measurement of people’s willingness to leave their job, has remained at a low 1.5-2 million since January 2010, according to theBureau of Labor Statistics. But, the Department of Labor reports, more than 500,000 jobs have been added in the last four months and chatter about “double-dip recession” has dissipated. If you’re unhappy with your job or salary, this could be the time to kiss your employer goodbye. In fact, getting a new job could improve not only your daily mood but also your finances. Whether you help create inventory management software or you’re a freelance web designer, here are some indicators that you should hit the job search:

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