If you're planning to quit your job, here's how to do it right

"You might call Alan Stein a connoisseur of quitting. Stein, who's in his early 50s, has had 31 jobs. Other than a handful of instances where he got canned, Stein has given notice a couple of dozen times. That means he knows what it's like to leave an employer well - and not so well. "Disassociate your emotions from your actions. This is something I have not done well in my career, and I'm continuing to work on,""

"If you're having a lousy time at work, don't quit on a bad day, said Laura Labovich, who runs an outplacement firm in the Washington, DC, area. "A lot of people run away from a bad workplace, but they have nothing to run towards," she told Business Insider. Instead, Labovich said, create a plan for leaving. Unless you're in a toxic work environment, considering what you want to do next is often a lot easier while you still have a paycheck and benefits."

A professional example includes holding 31 jobs and frequently giving notice, demonstrating both respectful and poor exits. Separating emotions from actions helps avoid burning bridges and preserve future contacts. The 2025 job market has more jobseekers than openings, increasing the importance of networking and careful exits. Quitting impulsively on a bad day risks leaving without a plan. Creating a departure strategy while retaining pay and benefits enables clearer choices. Sketching a step-by-step exit plan reduces risk and helps preserve relationships and reputation for future opportunities.

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