How to Quit Your Job

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Quit Your Job

Quitting your job is serious business. Before you consider changing your life, have the resources to live on and a plan for the future.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

income to survive for 6-12 months
extensive research
a plan

Step 1

Planning is imperative. It took me 2 years to plan to quit my job. First and foremost, you must have at least a 6 month supply of money to live on. A year of money would be better. How do you do this? Liquidate. Sell your home, that new car, and anything you can live without. Get an apartment or smaller home and a less expensive vehicle.
Step 2

Take a look at your budget. What can you do without? Do you need cable? Do you need internet connection? (I did because that was my avenue to earn money) Do you need a cell phone? Can you get by with a "pay as you go" phone and ditch the land line as well as the cell phone contract? Are you eating out even if it's fast food restaurants? Do you stop everyday for a cappuccino or latté? All of these extras add up. Simplify your life.
Step 3

Understand why you want or need to quit your job. Have you made every effort to like your work? Do you socialize with people at work? Do you find ways to challenge yourself and ways to relief frustration? A complete study of your position is imperative. Why don't you have peace with your present job? I left a job where I was leader in my department, pay was adequate, full medical coverage, and knowledge of my work. BUT I was discontented. I found no joy in the work and knew it was time to move on. I didn't make this decision lightly.
Step 4

Look into yourself and find what makes you happy and what you have a passion for. I have a wonderful article that talks about discovering your talents. The tips were given to me by various people throughout my life. Make a list of what you enjoy. Ask others to make a list of what they see as positive in your character. And try my Step 2 activity in my article: http://www.ehow.com/how_2343977_discover-your-talents.html
Step 5

Before making the decision to quit your job, make sure you have planned and considered everything. Most importantly, ask yourself, "What do I have a passion for?" Until you can answer that question, stay put.

Comments

samsaz7 said

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on 9/17/2008 Great article. I would only add "consider going back to school" under step 4.

nethopperz said

on 7/1/2008 Good advice. Though it's hard to let go and give up your job, especially if it is your primary source of income, the rewards are often well worth it if you plan appropriately.