😎 Quitting Is for Everyone
!! AHHHH YOU JUST HAD AN INTRUSIVE THOUGHT TO QUIT !!!
Exciting! Change is scary, but usually ends up super cool… Plus, you know, there are steps.
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🐴 Hold Your Horses, (Business) Partner
Don’t make any hasty decisions. Prep a “go folder” packed with all the goodies you’d be locked out of after leaving… This includes things like strategy documents you made, portfolio-worthy projects, and contacts.
🕑 Understand Timing
January is recruiting’s busy season equipped with Q1’s deep pockets. However, expect sloth speed from HR departments as companies muster post-PTO motivation and work through everything they punted to "after the holiday." Don’t hold your breath until about February for the coveted "next step" replies.
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🌟 Book a New Gig
GIVE THIS OPTION YOUR ALL. This is the rainbows and butterflies scenario where a dreamy position is lined up after your 2 weeks is submitted, plus a strategic vacation padding the transition. If the current job is manageable, make job applications your side hustle and exhaust your network for leads.
💣 Know Your Destitution Clock
If you need to GTFO, by all means, GTFO. But understand how much your life really costs and how much you can stretch your savings. Explore alternatives that fit and maintain your lifestyle. Move back home? Pick up part-time work? Sell that car? Raincheck that trip? Make it work for you and don’t listen to the noise.
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