If you’re unhappy with your current job, there’s no reason that you have to stay there the rest of your life. At the same time, you don’t want to make any rash decisions and just storm out of the office one day without a plan. There are a few things you should consider before you quit your job.
Here is a list of things to consider before you fire your boss:
1. Have a Plan. When you’re unhappy with your current situation, you may be tempted several times a day to just storm off and say “I quit”. However, you need to avoid letting yourself get to this point of burnout.
First you’ll want to do a thorough evaluation of your life and why you’re unhappy. Are you struggling because you hate this specific job and would like another one, or are you struggling because you don’t like the idea of working for someone else? The answer to this question will help you to determine your next steps.
Next you need to decide what you’re going to do if you’re no longer working at your job. You should shoot for doing something that you enjoy that also makes money in the process. Remember that you can always start your own business. The best way to fire your boss is to become your own boss!
Think about what you’ll do if everything doesn’t go according to plan. It’s always a good idea to have a back up plan too. It’s difficult to muster up the courage to leave the security of a job, but if you plan properly and have a back up, you should be in good shape.
2. Develop Your Skills. Remember that you should always be working on your skills. Let’s say the job you have your eyes on requires skills that you don’t currently have. You’ll want to develop these skills while you’re still working at your other job. You don’t want to quit your job before you know that you’re fully prepared to move forward with your other plans.
3. Test the Waters. People tend to always have a “grass is greener” mentality. This just means that you might be envious of something you don’t have, but once you do have it, it’s not all that it’s cracked up to be. Remember that you don’t want to quit your job and go full force into something else only to realize that you’re even more unhappy in the new situation. Do what you can to research and participate in your new plans to make sure that it’s the right path for you.
4. Start Your New “Job”. The best way to test the waters is to actually start your new job. While it’s not always feasible to start a new job when you’ve already got one, you might be able to. This is especially a good idea if you want to start your own business. You can work your day job and then spend your evening developing the new business. Not many people have large amounts of available funds to launch a business and deal with the fact that most new businesses are not profitable right away. So if you’re still gathering income from your other job while you launch your new one, the transition won’t be as difficult.
5. Don’t Burn Bridges. You might be tempted to use some choice words when you fire your boss for good. Maybe this person deserves it for treating you unfairly, but you must be polite and think about your future. What if you change your mind and want to return to your job in the future? If you leave on good terms, maybe that could be a possibility for you. Also, you never know when a former employer can be of help to you, so it’s always best to remain on their good side.
6. Sort Out Your Finances. It’s always best to sort out your finances before you quit your job. If you’re struggling financially, it might not be the best time for you to take a risk. Your best bet would be to make sure you have at least a saving of a couple months’ worth of expenses before you embark on your journey.
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I think having a plan is the best advice out there for switching jobs or making any change in your life. Planing and back up planing are they way we assure we have somewhere to go whne things start to go bad.
This is very useful. The people I know who want to quit their jobs usually fall into one of two categories: either they over-think it, decide it’s risky and never do it, or they do it impulsively. They they hope my services will get them out of the mess. A little planning can go a long way in this area…
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Definitely valid points to consider. Thankfully, I’ll never have to think about those since I’ve already decided I’ll never have a job and will always work for myself – excellent post though.
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