5 Signs You Should Turn Down a Job Offer

The end of the year is a time at which many people consider leaving their company. As a result, November and December are months during which a lot of "employee switching" occurs within companies. However, before you take that next job, consider the risks. Consider if your potentially new company is worth the risk.

Below are five reasons you should reject a job offer. Understanding and seeing these signs will keep you out of trouble. They'll also lead you closer to your dream job or company.

1. You hate the Human Resources Officer. The Human Resources Officers is the primary person who represents the company. If he or she comes across as cold, untrustworthy or indifferent, don't sign on. It's your first sign that the company that wants you has a lot of trouble.

2. The average worker has been there less than two years. If no long-term employees exist in the company or department you're about to enter, it's a great indicator that the company has policies or people that run folks off. Therefore, don't be a hero. Go some place where people want to stay - for a long time.

3. All work and no play. If the company that wants you to sign on is a 24 hour a day job, say 'no.' Regardless of what you think, you need time to rejuvenate. You need 'down' time in order to be your best during your 'up' time.

4. You're only in it for the money. Yes, money is important because you need it to live. However, it shouldn't be the only thing. So, if you plan on signing on with a company just because they pay well, you'll soon be sad. Why? You'll be paying a heavy price for doing a job you hate daily just to earn a penny. Most likely, you'll then resort to using all of your excess funds to keep you sane enough to work your job.

5. The word on the street is the company is a 'dog.' If the company that is trying to hire you has a poor reputation, leave it alone. Just as you would avoid a person with a poor reputation, you should use the same rule for a company. It'll help you avoid a big mistake.