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The questions you need to ask before quitting your job

Once you know that you’re ready to move on, how do you actually take the first step?
December 02, 2025

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes

Making the decision to leave your job can be daunting, even if you know you’re ready for something new and are confident you’ve outgrown your current role. 

Beyond being secure in the decision, the path afterwards is filled with uncertainty. How do you decide whether you want to move on to a new company or if your best outcome is to find a new internal opportunity? 

Take a step back and tease apart your current feelings. What are your likes and dislikes in this role? You know you want something new, but how new? What amount of change is going to feel like a reset? Even if you make a change, are your dislikes going to follow you?

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