641: How to Quit Your Job the Right Way | Deep Dive

Mindset Shift

Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi explore the mindset shift necessary when quitting a job, emphasizing that it should be seen as a transition rather than an end. They discuss the importance of understanding the real reasons behind the desire to quit, distinguishing between genuine motivations and unresolved feelings. Jordan shares an exercise called "getting to the bottom," which involves examining the thoughts and feelings driving the decision to leave 1. This approach helps individuals determine whether they are quitting to improve their lives or merely escaping a bad situation.

So how do you know when you're quitting to improve your life and when you're just running away from a bad situation? And the answer is to really interrogate your reasons for leaving.

--- Jordan Harbinger

By adopting this mindset, quitting becomes a strategic move for future growth rather than a reactionary escape 2.

   

Career Evaluation

Evaluating one's career satisfaction is crucial before deciding to quit. Jordan suggests a self-reflection exercise to assess work-related thoughts and feelings, encouraging honesty in identifying both positive and negative aspects 3. This process involves tracing these feelings back to their root causes and considering personal behaviors that may contribute to dissatisfaction.

It's actually quite fascinating to notice how easily our mind pins the blame for negative experiences on other people and other situations.

--- Jordan Harbinger

By converting negative experiences into productive behaviors, individuals can transform their work environment and potentially find renewed satisfaction without needing to leave 4.

   

Quitting Goals

Having clear objectives is essential when deciding to quit a job. Gabriel emphasizes the importance of setting goals and planning for personal and professional growth post-resignation 5. This includes identifying skills to develop, relationships to nurture, and new opportunities to explore. Jordan advises spending a few months genuinely trying to improve the current situation before making a final decision to quit.

It is always better to be running towards something than away from something.

--- Jordan Harbinger

By ensuring that the reasons for leaving are positive and forward-looking, individuals can make a more informed and confident decision about their career path 6.