Yusra3
VIP Contributor
Dreading going to work and fantasizing about quitting are common. But actually wanting to quit daily signals a need for change. Before making a rash decision, take these constructive steps:
Identify Specific Issues
Pinpoint what exactly makes you want to leave the job - unreasonable workload? Relationship with boss or coworkers? Lack of fulfillment? Boredom? Understanding root causes gives direction for next actions.
Quantify Tolerability
Rate your job satisfaction level on a 1-10 scale. How miserable are you truly - a 2? Or more mildly disgruntled at a 6? This helps add perspective on how severe the situation is and whether it’s temporary or deeply embedded.
Share With Trusted People
Venting your feelings to supportive friends, family or a career coach allows you to voice frustrations and gain an outside perspective. They may help you see options for improving the situation you’re too close to recognize.
Research Alternatives
Spend time identifying if alternatives like new positions within the company, transferring teams, working remotely or a new employer could be viable solutions that change your outlook. Know your next move before rushing to quit.
Envision Ideal Scenario
Instead of focusing only on what you don’t want, visualize your ideal work life - supportive culture? Remote flexibility? New industry? Certain impact? This grounds energy in a constructive vision for positive change.
Make a Pro/Con List
Write out pros and cons of staying versus quitting with no plan to weigh them objectively, not just emotionally. Are pros of having income, health insurance, office friends etc worth cons of disliking job?
Create a Plan
Devise a step-by-step plan to address challenges, whether improving current role or transitioning to something new. Outline actions and timeframes. This takes intent to quit and transforms it into proactive progression.
Thoughts of quitting signal a need for change, but don’t act rashly. Get insightful feedback, understand root issues, explore options, then make a deliberate plan to guide your career to a better place.
Identify Specific Issues
Pinpoint what exactly makes you want to leave the job - unreasonable workload? Relationship with boss or coworkers? Lack of fulfillment? Boredom? Understanding root causes gives direction for next actions.
Quantify Tolerability
Rate your job satisfaction level on a 1-10 scale. How miserable are you truly - a 2? Or more mildly disgruntled at a 6? This helps add perspective on how severe the situation is and whether it’s temporary or deeply embedded.
Share With Trusted People
Venting your feelings to supportive friends, family or a career coach allows you to voice frustrations and gain an outside perspective. They may help you see options for improving the situation you’re too close to recognize.
Research Alternatives
Spend time identifying if alternatives like new positions within the company, transferring teams, working remotely or a new employer could be viable solutions that change your outlook. Know your next move before rushing to quit.
Envision Ideal Scenario
Instead of focusing only on what you don’t want, visualize your ideal work life - supportive culture? Remote flexibility? New industry? Certain impact? This grounds energy in a constructive vision for positive change.
Make a Pro/Con List
Write out pros and cons of staying versus quitting with no plan to weigh them objectively, not just emotionally. Are pros of having income, health insurance, office friends etc worth cons of disliking job?
Create a Plan
Devise a step-by-step plan to address challenges, whether improving current role or transitioning to something new. Outline actions and timeframes. This takes intent to quit and transforms it into proactive progression.
Thoughts of quitting signal a need for change, but don’t act rashly. Get insightful feedback, understand root issues, explore options, then make a deliberate plan to guide your career to a better place.
