Do These Things Before You Quit Your Job

You dread going to work and feel stressed, stagnant, or unhappy when youre there.

As Ivewritten about before, sometimes searching for a job can feel like a full-time job itself.

Here are some tips on what to do before you quit your job.

Assess your current situation

Take stock of where you currently stand in your career.

Be honest with yourself about whether your current job is still taking you where you want to go.

Its important to consider whether any issues youre facing are temporary or unlikely to change.

If youve tried improving conditions without success, exploring new opportunities may be the right move.

Once youve decided its time to move on, research possible next steps.

It also takes, well, money.

Determine what financial resources you gotta cover any transitional periods.

Boost your savings to have adequate cash reserves.

Research costs like advanced education, career coaching, or starting a business.

Create adetailed budgetto ensure you might afford the transition.

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Freshen up your online profiles, resumes, websites and other personal branding elements.

Tailor these to highlight your skills for future employers or clients.

You want your brand to align with and showcase your new career direction.

Its your pre-existing in-person connections that you’re gonna wanna tap into.

Enroll in courses or trainings to close any skills gaps, making sure to form relationships along the away.

Take on projects that help you gain abilities useful for your future plans, andpost about them.

Expand your data pipe by researching and connecting with professionals working in your desired new field.

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