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Should You Quit Your Job to Focus on Making a Career Change?

Oct 7, 2024

Mike Goodman, a former higher education worker turned career changer, shares his transformative journey. He discusses the emotional challenges of leaving a job without a backup and emphasizes the importance of self-reflection. Listeners learn four key questions to assess their readiness, including clarifying motivations and evaluating financial stability. Mike highlights the significance of involving supportive people in the decision-making process and warns against impulsive quitting. His insights provide a roadmap for those contemplating a meaningful career shift.

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Quick takeaways

Evaluating your motivations and having financial readiness are crucial before making a bold career change by quitting your job.

Involving a support system of family and friends can help clarify your decision-making process and bolster confidence during career transitions.

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Recognizing the Need for Change

Many people reach a point in their careers where continuing in their current job becomes unbearable, leading to the realization that a change is necessary. This desire for change can stem from feelings of disengagement and dissatisfaction, often described as a constant 'blah' state. The podcast shares the story of Mike Goodman, who struggled for years with his lack of enthusiasm in his job within higher education, ultimately questioning whether other opportunities would be any better. Recognizing that staying in a job that negatively impacted his well-being was not sustainable, he began to explore whether quitting without another position lined up was the right decision.

Facing Job Uncertainty: A Candid Reflection

02:18

Mike's Career Journey in Higher Ed and Growing Discontent

03:08

Assessing Your Financial Readiness for Career Change

02:41

Intro

2min

Navigating Career Change: Overcoming Emotional Barriers

3min

Navigating the State of Stagnation and Seeking Change

5min

Navigating Career Transitions

19min

Navigating Career Transitions

4min

Taking Steps Towards Meaningful Career Changes

2min

Leaving a job without another lined up can seem risky, but it doesn’t have to be—especially if a misaligned role is holding you back from making progress on your intentional career change. Wondering if you should prioritize that change? In this episode, we explore four key questions to help you determine if quitting your job is the right move. Discover how to clarify your motivations, assess your financial readiness, and identify who to involve in your decision-making process.

What you’ll learn

4 questions to ask before quitting your job
The negatives of running away from a job
Who you need to involve when decide if you should quit your job
How to set your life up to focus on career change

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