Over the last couple of years, record numbers of people have voluntarily left their jobs. So many, in fact, that there’s even a name for it: the Great Resignation.
Whether you’re looking for more flexibility, better progression opportunities, or want to make more money, there are plenty of reasons why you might be considering making a move.
So, if you’re ready for a change and are keen to take your mechanic career to the next level, read on to discover five signs it could be time to move on and learn about contract mechanic jobs overseas with M&E Global…
5 signs it’s time to shake things up and take your career to the next level
1. You’ve achieved everything you can in your current role
When deciding whether or not it’s time to shake things up in your career and move to the next level, first take a look at your goals.
What did you aim to achieve when you first started your job as a defence mechanic? Now look at where you are now.
Have you achieved all the goals you set for yourself? Is there anything else you can do to grow? Can you see a next step in your current position? If the answer to all these questions is no, it could be time to make a change.
2. You want to further your knowledge
Next, ask yourself what you’re learning in your current role. Is there the potential to grow and continue to expand your knowledge? Or have you learnt everything you can?
If you feel that there’s no further opportunities to learn new things or expand your skill set in your job, it’s a big sign that it’s time to move on.
In fact, the chance to learn and develop new skills is one of the biggest reasons that people decide to change jobs, with two in three people quitting their jobs due to a lack of learning and development opportunities.
The good news is that undertaking a defence contract role is one of the best ways to improve your skill set and expand your knowledge.
When you work as a contract mechanic, you’ll be able to develop specific skills with each role you undertake. So, you can further your experience, learn new things, and climb the career ladder fast.
3. You’re keen for a new, bigger challenge
If you’re bored in your current role and find yourself heading to work every day with a sense of dread about undertaking the same, monotonous tasks, it could be time to switch things up.
When you undertake a defence mechanic contract role with M&E Global, you’ll have the chance to work on some of the very latest technology.
From Apache helicopters to M1 tanks and Chinooks to Bradley Fighting Vehicles, whatever your specialism, you will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of technology on some of the most exciting equipment.
We recruit for a variety of contract roles in Germany, which is one of the leading countries in the world for engineering, and we also work with a US military client in the Middle East. So, if it’s a challenge you’re searching for, then look no further!
4. You want to make more money
If you feel like you aren’t being rewarded financially in your current role, or you are eager to rise up the ranks - and enjoy the salary increase that comes with doing so - then it could be another sign that it’s time for a change.
You’re definitely not alone in your thinking. In fact, statistics show that over 50% of people who are looking to change jobs do so because they want to be paid more.
When you undertake a contract role overseas, the pay is very competitive because technical jobs typically require highly skilled workers.
The salary is usually higher than you would receive in a military role or on civvy street, and some roles even include a sign-on bonus and an annual bonus on completion of each 12 months of service.
What’s more, because meals and accommodation are often covered or subsidised, there’s also the chance to save a lot of money too!
5. You long for adventure
If you are finding yourself daydreaming about the future, it might well be time to listen to your heart. Whilst there’s nothing wrong with a bit of dreaming here and there, if you’re constantly imagining a preferred future, it’s probably time for a change.
If you want to step out of your comfort zone and try something new, there’s no better way to do so than to undertake a defence contract role abroad.
From Europe to the Middle East, at M&E Global we recruit for several exciting contract mechanic jobs overseas. So, if you’ve got itchy feet and are keen to experience life abroad, a defence contract role could be the right choice for you!
How M&E Global can help you take your career to the next level
If you’re ready to take your mechanic career in the defence industry to the next level, we’re here to help. At M&E Global, we have more than 20 years of experience and are experts in recruiting for contract mechanic jobs overseas.
So, if you want to shake things up and are ready to make a change, get in touch with our team to find out more today. Alternatively, you can find out more about contracting overseas with us in this helpful FAQ blog.
