5 Reasons Why ‘Just Quit Your Job’ Might Not Work Out so Great for You

I know you don’t want to hear it, but take a deep breath and read on.

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As someone who has been very sick as a direct result of her work, it irks me when I read one of these well-meaning pieces with the poignant statement;

‘just leave if you’re unhappy — best decision I ever made’ — many many authors of many many articles

I wonder if anyone does read it and hand in their notice the very next day. I often think about the consequences that could arise because of these bold statements. These writers give false hope to desperate people they have never met; they have no idea of their situation. They make it sound oh so easy, and normally it comes complete with the standard spiel about how great it will be, a decision that you won't regret.

Sorry, but isn't this a tiny little bit irresponsible?

Now I don’t want to rain too hard on their parade; I realize this is meant in a super positive — go forth and do whatever you want way.

Yes, we are all adults capable of making sensible decisions. Still, there is a harsh reality associated with what could happen when someone who is probably not in a great headspace decides to follow…