15 Signs Your Employer Doesnt Care About You

15 Signs Your Employer Doesnt Care About You Women quit their jobs for a gamut of reasons theyre underpaid, theyre disrespected, theyve no advancement opportunities, theyre feeling underappreciated and mora.In fact, in partnership withThe Energy Project, theHarvard Business Review looked into what fruchtwein influences peoples engagement and productivity at work, and they learnedthat employees are far more satisfied and productive when four of their core needs are met. One of those needs is included feeling valued and appreciated for their contributions.Its normal to feel uninspired and unmotivated if youre feeling underappreciated at work. But how do you know if its them or if its just your attitude?There are signs that your employer might notlage really value you. Of course, they dont mean that your employer definitely doesnt care about you, and its worth having a professional conversation with them before taking drastic measures to find a new job. But here are 15 signs for which to look out.1. They dont respect your PTO.The average American who can take paid time off (PTO) took just 17.2 days off in 2017, leaving 52 percent of American employees with unused vacation days (thats 705 million unused vacation days annually). An employee who respects your PTO will understand its benefits to your morale and productivity and encourage you to take it and they wont bug you with demands while youre using it.2. They dont ask for your input.A good employer refers to their team on the frontlines and on the backend for input on projects and developments. They understand that teamwork makes the dream work, but if they dont ask for your input, they may not value it.3. They dont give constructive feedback.Research published in theHarvard Business Review finds that women are 1.4 times more like to receive subjective critical feedback (and less constructive critical feedback), and womens performances are more likely attributed to characteristics rather than skills and abilit ies. If your employer doesnt give you feedback that can help you improve, you have worse chances of actually improving and, therefore, advancing.4. They dont give you the resources or support to be successful.If your employer doesnt give you the resources or support you need to efficiently and effectively execute your responsibilities, it may be because they dont find your responsibilities worthy of the cost. They may not care to invest in youor your career.5. They dont pay you fairly.Payscale, which analyzes the pay gap each year, has found that women earn, on average, 76 cents to every dollar the average man earns for doing the same work. If you know that your equal colleagues are earning more pay than you, thats cause for concern.6. They dont respect your work-life balance.A 2013 Catalyst surveyfound that 83 percent of women who had access to flexible arrangements said they aspired to be a senior executive or in a CEO-level position, while just 54 percent of women without such pr ograms could say the same.The research suggested that women are actually more ambitious in workplaces that offer flexible work options to promote work-life balance than women who are denied flexibility.If your employer doesnt even respect your time and legitimate obligations outside of work (within reason), they probably dont respect your work-life balance. And they may not care about those aspirations of yours.7. They dont share project outcomes.When youve been working on a project or contributing to it in some way, its nice to know how it came out, performed or was received. When your employer doesnt share that information with you, it may be because they dont find it necessary.8. They overwork you.If youre working through lunches and staying late in the office without earning overtime or credit, it may be because your employer is oblivious to your efforts. While everyone should work hard and go the extra mile, its important to be recognized for your work.9. They dont share compan y news.If youre the last to hear company news, it may be because your role isnt affected. But it may also be because no one thinks to tell you, and thats disconcerting.10. They only meet with you when you make a mistake.A valuable employer will meet with you to discuss positive affirmations as well as mistakes. If theyre only meeting with you when you screw up, but not meeting with you regularly to tell you what youre doing well and how you can improve, thats an issue.11. They micromanage you.If your employer is constantly watching your every move and over your shoulder all day, it may be because they dont trust you.12. They dont advocate for you.A wealth of studies show that women dont have access to the same advocates that men do. A good employer will advocate and push for you when promotions come up, if you do indeed deserve it.13. They dont mentor you.In the same way that a good employer will advocate for you, anemployer who cares will mentor you or help connect you with a mento r. While this is not necessarily their responsibility, your good work is a reflection of their good work.14. They dont take youropinions, ideas or feedback seriously.A professional knows that communication is a two-way street. While you report to them, an employer who cares might ask you about your opinions and ideas and for your feedback and actually take them into consideration.15. They blatantly tell you that they dont care about you.If your employer flat out tells you that your job isnt super necessary, that youre a filler, that they dont really need you or anything else along those lines, its probably time to look for a new job in which youre indispensable.--AnnaMarie Houlis is a multimedia journalist and an adventure aficionado with a keen cultural curiosity and an affinity for solo travel. Shes an editor by day and a travel blogger at HerReport.org by night.