How to Quit Your Job — Without Ruining Your Career | The Way We Work, a TED series

Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job? To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges, try this three-step exit strategy from career coach Gala Jackson. She'll help you move on to your next position with courage, confidence and clarity.

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[dedroxd]

I'm quitting today. Wish me luck!

[gabrielledennis]

Thank you for this video. I wish I had had such advice earlier to not burn bridges. I needed a career break too of a few months to a year. I needed a career coach desperately and ended up discouraged and burned out.

[alexsnow]

If you aren't running the company, you probably have something bothering you. More money gets my attention away from it. That easy. And I will tell you now, no amount of money will EVER be enough to deal with stupid on a consistent basis.

[nehatak]

Got the notifications... Exactly when I was thinking of quitting my job...that's what I call manifestation..😂😂😂
Thanks Ted

[SimonLausch]

Interesting point. But I was expecting more in the line of "How do I stay polite when they ask for feedback/my reason for quitting"

[pameladobbins]

Those are some awesome tips!! Great detail on each point!

[pif]

Thank you! Really useful and insightful! Needed someone who showed me thoughtful quitting is an option.

[funnytv-]

Every once in a while, take a few moments to bring to mind an image of your life as you wish it to be. This vision can illuminate your path. And as with all things, you only have to take it one step at a time.

[mercedeswilkins]

Stop giving your boss a two week notice when you quit. They are not going to give you a two week notice when they fire you or lay you off. So don’t give them that’s courtesy. Remember they have a drawer full of applications from other ppl that they can easily replace you in a second

[sarahdale]

Thank you so much Gala Jackson for this incredible talk! Your advice was really helpful and insightful.

[tyresestewartforeverabsolu]

The human life span is on average 80-120. Don't give your all into companies who won't give unto you

[halthammerzeit]

Damn. I decided on my way to work, I don't want to go anymore. So I didn't.

[CintiaVsTia]

Sis m*rdered this look for this Ted talk!

[Wired]

That's an HR view of how the world works. It's not that organized or fair. The right way to quit is the best way FOR YOU, because you owe them nothing, and you can be sure the feeling is mutual.

[perfectlessness]

Very clever insight, thanks again TED!

[leticiabravo]

working in the food restaurant with no money after 10 years and no appreciation I tried to talk with the store manager but he said the door is open there I feel depressed Now I am a senior and dealing with mean people is really hard and when I am driving I start to cry to all my way home when I get I put smile and face for my family

[Kisaragi_desu]

People work to make money not to chase after hr and bosses to lick their boots. Nobody cares about their personality or interests. This whole networking culture is toxic and makes the companies recruit based on social skills rather than actual work related ones.

[Victor-izdw]

I just give them a letter saying im leaving, works everytime

[anyagetman]

Remember that the moment you give 2 weeks notice ... you might get walked out.

[rich]

Update resume, job hunt, 2 week notice.