How to Quit Without Burning Bridges

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When people are ready to quit, something in them shifts and it's not always pretty. Anthony has discovered that if you've felt mistreated at work, when the power surge happens, you might regret the way you resign. Once you announce your resignation, the narrative is out of your hands. And so making sure that that the message that you give is pretty clear, quickly delivered to the individuals that need to know directly from you as well.

Over the past year, the Great Resignation has been all over the news. Many people are celebrating quitting their jobs — but it’s a decision some will come to regret. So when’s the right time to leave? How do you quit without burning bridges? And how can workplaces encourage people to stay? This is an episode of "WorkLife with Adam Grant," a podcast in the TED Audio Collective. If you want to hear more episodes, you can find and follow "WorkLife" wherever you listen.