When Should You Quit Your Job?
by Vasundhara Sawhney, Senior Editor
I found my best friend at work. Over many breakfasts and coffee chats, we discovered all we had in common — from our love of silver jewelry and fresh flowers to our strong work ethic and obsession with productivity hacks. Of course, we had our differences, too, but the friendship felt inevitable. It didn’t take much time for us to start hanging out outside of work. We spent our time sharing our aspirations, our fears about the present, and the goals we wanted to reach next. Over time, we began to deeply trust each other.?
A few years into our friendship, she called to share some bittersweet news: She was leaving our company to pursue her dream job of being an art director in the advertising industry. We had spent some time discussing this as her potential next move, but her decision still surprised me. Her current role was very stable — she had built a great career and she was highly respected for her expertise. ?
“I’m so excited for you! You’ll be amazing,†I told her. Deep down, though, I was silently asking: Is she sure about this? Is this the right time?
A lot of people wait until they feel they?must?leave their organization to resign, and that puts them at a disadvantage. Out of panic or desperation, they choose the first offer they receive rather than the right job for the next stage of their career. In the case of my friend, she had methodically thought through her plans. And I can tell you, she made the right move. She’s flourishing in her new career. It makes her happy and she feels fulfilled.
Unless you’re working at a highly toxic company or truly hate your job, how do you know when is the right time to leave? How do you go about making the exit? Here’s some advice from our experts.
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