"Have a plan, even if you can't stick to it. Jenny Wood created a detailed spreadsheet to weigh the pros and cons of quitting her job at Google, where she had spent nearly two decades. She also identified the people she wanted to network with before she left. Ultimately, though, she recognized she couldn't plan everything out and had to take action. "Fear adds friction, which slows you down without actually minimizing risk," she said."
"Sometimes it's because you're hoping there's more out there than maintaining what can feel like the status quo. Jim Kukral left his job as a sales director at 54 years old to start a party boat business. He recognizes it's a risk (and his and his wife's retirement at stake), but "if I don't do it, I feel like I can't break free from this matrix of a world that we've created for ourselves.""
The job market restricts mobility, leaving many workers stuck despite dissatisfaction. The new year often prompts a professional reassessment and consideration of quitting to pursue more intentional work or life experiences. Practical preparation can help: create pros-and-cons lists, identify networking targets, and build a plan while accepting that plans may change. Quitting can arise from a desire for something beyond the status quo rather than pure frustration. Some people accept financial risk to pursue passion projects, while others prioritize travel or life experiences. Thoughtful risk-taking can lead to more meaningful careers and personal freedom.
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