Are you thinking about quitting your job? If so, you’re not alone. In 2023, over 44 million people left their jobs. Whether you're considering it due to burnout, lack of growth, or simply a gut feeling, it’s essential to approach this decision thoughtfully. Here are five key steps to quitting the right way.
1. Consider Your Goals
What kind of future do you envision for yourself? Your job should align with your passions and purpose. Reflect on what brings you joy and fulfillment, then set goals that lead you toward that ideal life. A job should feel like a partnership in your journey, not just a paycheck.
2. Consider Your Feedback
Talk to trusted friends, family, and mentors for their perspectives. Sometimes, they see things you don’t—whether that’s your strengths, blind spots, or new ways to address challenges at work. Honest conversations with your boss can also provide clarity on whether your concerns can be resolved or confirm your decision to leave.
3. Consider Your Options
Have you fully explored your current company’s opportunities? Look into internal transfers or other available positions that may suit your goals. Additionally, test the job market to see what’s out there. Update your resume, build your network, and improve your skills as you explore new possibilities.
4. Consider Your Finances
Quitting without a financial plan can be disastrous. Ensure you have an emergency fund that covers at least 3-6 months of living expenses. Create a budget and look into benefits like severance pay or unused vacation time. Don’t quit until you’re financially prepared to handle the transition.
5. Consider Your Transition
If you decide to leave, do it with integrity. Give adequate notice, complete your work, and leave on good terms. How you exit is often more important than how you entered. Maintain professionalism, as you never know when you might need to cross that bridge again.
Final Thoughts: Graduate, Don’t Quit Instead of viewing it as "quitting," aim to graduate from your job. Take the lessons you’ve learned, follow these steps, and move on to your next professional chapter with purpose. Success isn’t about quitting—it’s about transitioning to something that better aligns with your passions and future goals.
Leaders, ensure your team wants to stay, not leave. Let’s connect for a free consultation to help your organization become the place to be.
*Watch below for the full conversation:
1. Consider Your Goals
What kind of future do you envision for yourself? Your job should align with your passions and purpose. Reflect on what brings you joy and fulfillment, then set goals that lead you toward that ideal life. A job should feel like a partnership in your journey, not just a paycheck.
2. Consider Your Feedback
Talk to trusted friends, family, and mentors for their perspectives. Sometimes, they see things you don’t—whether that’s your strengths, blind spots, or new ways to address challenges at work. Honest conversations with your boss can also provide clarity on whether your concerns can be resolved or confirm your decision to leave.
3. Consider Your Options
Have you fully explored your current company’s opportunities? Look into internal transfers or other available positions that may suit your goals. Additionally, test the job market to see what’s out there. Update your resume, build your network, and improve your skills as you explore new possibilities.
4. Consider Your Finances
Quitting without a financial plan can be disastrous. Ensure you have an emergency fund that covers at least 3-6 months of living expenses. Create a budget and look into benefits like severance pay or unused vacation time. Don’t quit until you’re financially prepared to handle the transition.
5. Consider Your Transition
If you decide to leave, do it with integrity. Give adequate notice, complete your work, and leave on good terms. How you exit is often more important than how you entered. Maintain professionalism, as you never know when you might need to cross that bridge again.
Final Thoughts: Graduate, Don’t Quit Instead of viewing it as "quitting," aim to graduate from your job. Take the lessons you’ve learned, follow these steps, and move on to your next professional chapter with purpose. Success isn’t about quitting—it’s about transitioning to something that better aligns with your passions and future goals.
Leaders, ensure your team wants to stay, not leave. Let’s connect for a free consultation to help your organization become the place to be.
*Watch below for the full conversation:
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Brandon Matthews
Brandon is passionate about bringing meaning back to the marketplace. These are practical and applicable principles for your organization.
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