{"id":11264,"date":"2021-04-01T16:25:25","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T16:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.garyvaynerchuk.com\/?p=11264"},"modified":"2021-04-01T16:25:25","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T16:25:25","slug":"how-to-quit-a-job-professionally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/garyvaynerchuk.com\/how-to-quit-a-job-professionally\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Quit a Job Professionally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

People say \u201cwinners never quit and quitters never win.\u201d Actually, I think there\u2019s a great argument for quitting the shit you\u2019re not good at, or the shit you just downright hate. For many people, it\u2019s their boring, unexciting, dead-end job. This is not me bashing 9-to-5 jobs. In fact, I think they get a bad rep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve found a place that you love going to every day where the culture is exciting, the people are warm and welcoming, and you have a great work-life balance, you\u2019ve struck gold. That\u2019s exactly what I\u2019m working to build within VaynerMedia<\/a>. If that isn\u2019t the case, however, you need to ask yourself why you\u2019re staying in a situation where you\u2019re unhappy and give yourself permission to quit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quitting is only taboo because people have their priorities screwed up. Too many people think they can\u2019t quit only because they need their job to pay for dumb stuff to impress people they don\u2019t even like. When you stop living based on other people\u2019s opinions, you start to see that quitting can actually be a strategic move. Worst case scenario, you disappoint some people or you regret your decision. The good news is you can always get another job. Stop looking for permission from mom, dad, your partner, society, or people on social media and go live the life you want. If it means less money now for more happiness later, so be it. Why are you not willing to take one step backwards to take a step forward for the rest of your life? \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That being said, quitting isn\u2019t always the answer. Before you make a rash decision, do a self-accountability check and ask yourself how you might be contributing to your own unhappiness at your job. Unfortunately, a lot of people are non-confrontational and end up leaving jobs without first trying to find a resolution. If you don\u2019t communicate your dissatisfaction with kind candor, you miss potential opportunities for the organization to address your concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I urge you to think it through seriously and take a practical look at the realities of leaving your job. If you quit, be prepared to work and understand that things typically get a lot harder before they get better. Quitting your job is your decision, which means no one else should suffer the consequences besides you \u2014 aka, don\u2019t expect mom and dad to fund your life. You might need to downgrade your lifestyle and get happy living on less<\/a>. Many people romanticize the idea of quitting, but in reality, they lack the humility to go backwards financially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m not here to convince you one way or the other, but if you decide to quit, I want you to be as prepared as possible<\/a>. If you\u2019ve weighed your options and decided to leave, here\u2019s my advice on how to go about quitting your job professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHEN TO QUIT YOUR JOB<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone gets stressed about work sometimes, but how do you know when it\u2019s truly time to quit? In my opinion, it\u2019s always a good idea to quit your job when you are genuinely unhappy. If you\u2019ve gone months where you\u2019re dreading going into work every day, that means something\u2019s not right. Sustained unhappiness is not something to accept or endure \u2014 you don\u2019t win any prizes for making yourself miserable. You only get one life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider what you\u2019re really giving up by staying in that job \u2014 your time, your energy, and your life. Each of these is a much more valuable asset than money. Of course, I understand that people have bills and responsibilities; I\u2019m not arguing that money isn\u2019t important. However, there are too many people keeping terrible jobs just so they can drive a luxury car, have a designer wardrobe, or take a first-class trip. The truth is, none of that is worth trading the chance to be truly fulfilled. Money is never a good enough reason to hate your life Monday through Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n