These are the tell-tale signs that it’s time for you to look for a new job

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The average worker gets bored after three years in a role, according to research.

The study of 2,000 people in employment revealed over half found the ‘three-year itch’ starts when you feel anxious every Sunday night (51 per cent) or don't get on with your boss (32 per cent), and 31 per cent think a lack of sleep due to stress is a sign to start looking elsewhere.

As a result, three in 10 of those polled are thinking about moving occupations after four and a half years in their current role.

Carrie Westwell, head of HR at Bensons for Beds, which commissioned the research as it looks for a ‘Chief Sleep Officer’, said: “After a while, it’s understandable professionals will crave new opportunities and look elsewhere for something to fulfil their employment needs. It’s been interesting to find out the most common signs that someone needs to start the job search again.

“The new year is a great time to think about your career, but everyone else will probably be thinking about the same thing – so competition will be fierce. The new CSO position is a six-month part-time role with a salary of £10k and covers 874 hours of training, napping and shopping. The lucky candidate will get to test up to one mattress every fortnight, four pillows per month and one bedframe every six weeks.

“It’s the perfect role for anyone who wants to supplement their existing income or is keen to explore the bed industry before deciding to take the big plunge and change careers.”

Of those who are thinking about changing jobs, 38 per cent want to earn a higher salary while 24 per cent feel there is no further career progression available to them.