How to quit your job -- without ruining your career | Gala Jackson
Sep 11, 2023
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Career coach Gala Jackson gives a three-step exit strategy to quit a job gracefully. Tips include reflection, goal-setting, financial checkup, and positive closure. Navigating career transitions, building relationships, and leveraging networking are also discussed. Understanding stress and making big decisions are emphasized for a fresh start.
Identify what feels out of alignment with your goals and values in your current job, and create a checklist for what you want in your next role and set process-based goals that are within your control.
Before leaving your job, conduct a financial checkup, know your monthly expenses, and save enough money for emergencies, and strengthen relationships by connecting with colleagues and senior leaders.
Deep dives
Finding Courage in Leaving Your Job
Leaving a job requires courage and self-reflection. Identify what feels out of alignment with your goals and values in your current job. Pinpoint the tasks and experiences you enjoy and determine how your skills and strengths are being utilized. Create a checklist for what you want in your next role and set process-based goals that are within your control.
Having Confidence in Leaving Your Job
Before leaving your job, conduct a financial checkup, know your monthly expenses, and save enough money for emergencies. Understand your benefits, such as vacation time, bonuses, and stock options. Give the appropriate notice period and put together a transition memo for a smooth handover. Strengthen relationships by connecting with colleagues and senior leaders, and consider taking a career break to debrief and share your vision with your network.
Finding Clarity in Leaving Your Job
Leaving a job allows you to better understand yourself and what truly matters to you. Reflect on what you want, how you want to spend your time, and what makes you feel alive. Trust your gut instincts and communicate honestly with your colleagues about your decision. Embrace quitting as a fresh start and an opportunity for personal growth.
Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job? To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges, try this three-step exit strategy from career coach Gala Jackson. She'll help you move on to your next position with courage, confidence and clarity. After the talk, Modupe shares her own experience breaking the news to a former employer.