There’s a sad reality to some people’s working life – they spend more time with the people they work with than they do with their own family. Of course, sometimes that’s just the way it goes – there are bills to be paid, after all, and if you enjoy your work, then at least it’s not the end of the world.

However, sometimes, there’s a problem – the employee is dedicating a lot of time and energy to the company they work for, yet the employer just doesn’t seem to care about them one way or another. It’s a dispiriting situation that should prompt anyone to look for a new job. But how do you know if an employer doesn’t care? We take a look at some telltale signs below.

All Work, No Play

OK, we can’t fool ourselves into thinking that work should be a non-stop rollercoaster of fun. Work is work, it’s a time for serious actions. However, if it’s only about work, then there’s a problem. No matter how serious the work may be, there’s always space to have a personal chat from time to time. If they’re never asked about you and have no interest in your personal life, they just don’t care.

Just a Set of Hands

People want to work. It’s a myth that it’s an inconvenience – humans naturally enjoy it. However, only under the right circumstances. And what are the wrong circumstances? For sure, when you’re told what to do for every inch of your task. While you will always have a goal, how you get there should be in your hands a little. A boss who sees you as just a set of hands will tell you what to do every step of the way – and they’ll have no interest in you putting your own spin on things from time to time.

Workplace Safety

Some bosses are naturally going to be less chatty than others. Sometimes, you’ll sense they care about you, but they’re just not big talkers. It’s fine. Some things are not fine, however, such as when the boss seems to have little interest in worksite safety. Or put another way, little interest in your safety. Of course, sometimes accidents happen – it’s how the boss responds that count. If they don’t report the injury to their workers’ compensation carrier, then you’ll want to have a business consultation with experienced lawyers to discuss your options. It doesn’t matter what your boss says: it’s their duty to ensure you’re well looked after while you’re at work.

Career Progressions

You have dreams of your own, and it’s unlikely that you’ll want to stay in your current position for too long. You’ll want to advance, either with the company or not. A good boss will recognize this, and do everything they can to help your dreams come true (as their employee, you are making their dreams come true, after all). If they seem uninterested, it might be time to find a boss who wants you to succeed.