1. When you know more than your boss, but still aren’t being promoted. As I see it, your boss shouldn’t be holding you back if you have the skills — it is always in management’s best interest to train their replacement, so to speak. But if they are holding you back, consider flashing some of your talents to other areas and supervisors — in a nice way, of course. And if it doesn’t pan out and you want promotion opportunities, look elsewhere!

2. When the guy in the next desk constantly instant messages you. Hey, it’s either a new job or a new department. Although you may want to try chatting with HR first, this guy has an obvious obsession and it’s not with his work.

3. When the people around you think they live in a zoo — and act like it too. Whether they hang from the rafters, fight over food, can’t stop bickering or stare at newcomers with a glazed look as they pass through the department, it might be time to look elsewhere.

4. When your paycheck comes with a note that says “please don’t cash until Monday.” Whoops. Big warning sign there that the medical center is living paycheck to paycheck. Don’t let it affect yours. Start looking now.

5. When your boss has sworn you to secrecy. “Oh my gosh, PLEASE don’t mention I was flirting with a patient on rounds. I mean, you’re my friend…right?” Uh huh and need I say more?

6. When you find yourself covering for your boss more than once a month. Everyone messes up here and there but if you are covering for someone on a regular basis (other than your own), you are setting yourself up for continued issues. For starters, you are just plain making your boss out to be better than they are. And secondly, your boss will expect it from you in the future and there will be heck to pay the first time you stand up for yourself and refuse to cover them.

7. When your co-workers start ducking, hiding or becoming very busy as you enter the room. Before you stomp all over the place feeling ignored, you should note that the above behaviors are an indication that something is wrong. You aren’t communicating well, there is an issue with the team, they feel like you hate them etc. So, by all means bring your slingshot to work with you as you are looking for a new position.

8. When the same person has stolen your reserved parking space for most of the year. You shouldn’t leave because they are being a pain but because you are being a wimp! Approach them already and check any sarcasm at the door.

Disclaimer: Of course, here at Hospital Dream Jobs, we truly encourage you to be an adult first and do everything you can to solve your issues at your current place of employment, especially if it is indeed your Dream Job. Remember that there is always someone who will do your job for less than what you make doing it.