Is there a right way—and a wrong way—to quit your job? Here’s what to do and say in the moment.
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If you’re thinking about quitting your job, you’re not alone. Right now, studies are showing a record number of workers are thinking about quitting. What should you consider before you decide to quit? What are the actual words you should use when quitting your job?
0:00 Do you really know how to quit your job?
01:49 How do you know when to quit?
03:31 Tell your boss first
04:21 Get to the point!
04:56 The formula
06:06 Ok, let’s practice
07:48 Let’s try this for (almost) real
In this episode, Innovation Editor Christine Liu turns to Dorie Clark, author of “The Long Game”, for answers. If quitting looks like the best decision for you, here’s how to break the news to your boss, what to say in the meeting, and how to think about your last days on the job.
Learn more about Dorie Clark: https://dorieclark.com/
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Produced by Andy Robinson, Christine Liu, and Kelsey Alpaio
Video by Andy Robinson and Christine Liu
Editing by Andy Robinson
Animation and Design by Riko Cribbs and Karen Player
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