I have had many jobs. Common to all was that I departed in a thick fog of fear and anxiety. I seem to go through the pattern of doing well, receiving a series of rapid promotions, all the while experiencing the build up of anxiety I might not be good enough to fulfil performance expectations. The pattern results in the eventual quitting the position out of fear of reprimand - a flight response to protect myself from potential emotional harm. Unbelievably I have had more than 30 employers in the 36 years of my work history. Not a single one of these positions was I asked to leave. This is immensely humiliating.

I have not worked in 5 years owing to what I know is an irrational fear someone may consider me and my performance as beneath expectations.

II have been doing a lot of work however to counteract that long-time belief via CBT.

So to answer your question I think one needs to evaluate one's reasons why they are considering a departure from a job:

Are you setting your own standards for performance? Are they realistic? Are they attainable? Would your employer have the same standards? Do you feel threatened by the idea you may not live up to them?

But consider too the value of the position. What do you get from this job? Is it fulfilling? Is it engaging?

Look at the Industry norms and make a comparison; does the position conform to Industry standards?

Consider all of this as you make your decision. Of course though what it really comes down to is can you see yourself with this employer in a year? In five years?