8: How Do You Know It’s Time to Leave Your Job?

One of the most frequent questions you’ll ask yourself is, “When is it time for me to leave my job?” This question is a natural progression in your career development. Don’t be scared of it. Embrace this question and lean into what your inner voice is telling you about leaving. 

You’ll leave for various reasons such as wanting more responsibility, an opportunity to lead, more pay, leaving a bad boss, greater work-life balance, or a chance to better align your professional life with your values and goals. All of these are practical examples, and I’m sure there are a few others, but you will question whether or not now is the right time to leave. 

In this episode, I’ll share how you can acknowledge all of the mind drama and your inner critic to help you make the best decision. I’ll help you take a look at your career progression and see where a move potential aligns along your career path. And, I’ll share my experiences about how I’ve always trusted my gut and knew when it was time to leave. 

We all go through these events and question when is the best time to leave our jobs. Gather the information. Process what you’ve learned. Make the decision and know you’ll land on your feet. 

Key Topics & Time Stamps: 

·      Our career paths are filled with changes (3:30)

·      4 Common Reasons to Change Careers by Christine Bernier Lienke (FlexJobs) (8:20)

·      Gathering information about leaving your job (9:18)

·      Lessons from 16-year old, Bowling Phenom, Jillian Martin (15:20)

·      Stepping into your power and value (17:54)

·      What would you do if you knew you could not fail? (22:28)

List of Resources:

·      Episode 3 – Navigating Your Mid-Career Transition

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mid-career-gps-podcast/id1548327541?i=1000505139202

·      Episode 7 – You’ve Got the Dream Job. Now What? 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mid-career-gps-podcast/id1548327541?i=1000506729886

·      4 Common Reasons to Change Careers by Christine Bernier Lienke (FlexJobs)

https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/common-reasons-to-change-careers/

·      Interview with 16-year old Bowling Phenom Jillian Martin – https://bowl.com  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQg6nIQk5mc

·      SHOW UP - Six Strategies to Lead a More Energetic and Impactful Career

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