TED Talks Daily Sunday Pick: How to quit (and why it matters) with Anthony Klotz | from Fixable
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Aug 30, 2026 
Anthony Klotz, an organizational psychologist and author of Jolted, studies why people quit. He explains career 'jolts' that prompt sudden reevaluation. Short segments cover current hiring patterns, the new trend of job-hugging, how to quit thoughtfully, manager signals to watch for, and a practical routine for regular career check-ins.
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Half Of Workers Casually Track Opportunities
- Many workers keep a casual eye on the job market even if they don't act, with roughly half monitoring opportunities.
- This high “looking but waiting” rate creates distraction and a talent-opportunity gap employers can exploit by investing in people.
Quitting Often Brings Regret And Missed Timing
- On average, people who quit report that happiness in their next job doesn't reach prior levels.
- Yet, end-of-career regrets often say people should have quit sooner, showing timing matters more than outcome clarity.
Diagnose Problems Before You Quit
- Before quitting, diagnose exactly which aspects of the job are driving you out, focusing on daily tasks and people.
- Speak up and ask for changes; if you quit without trying to fix core problems, you may regret it later.
