Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | E39

In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, I share my personal journey of quitting my job and the challenges and lessons that came with it. I discuss overcoming fear, learning from past experiences, and how aligning with my core values inspired a purposeful career change. Plus, I break down the role of influential books and intuitive signs in making life-changing decisions. Tune in for real talk on navigating career transitions, finding your purpose, and taking bold steps toward a more fulfilling life.✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way📍 Timestamps:00:00 – Intro 01:19 – Quitting my job 03:12 – The emotional process of quitting04:36 – Facing people-pleasing and approval-seeking05:24 – Looking for signs and following intuition07:00 – Reflections on previous experiences with quitting08:32 – Lessons learned from quitting past jobs10:00 – Positive support versus expectations11:35 – It’s never easy to quit12:20 – What made it possible to quit this time13:21 – Book 1: “Rebel” and finding your path14:22 – Book 2: “The Artist’s Way” and creative exercises16:30 – Book 3: “The Big Leap” and powerful changes17:22 – Tying lessons together and clarifying my direction18:50 – Helping others, my new purpose19:54 – Challenges and excitement for the next steps21:22 – How these books and values led me to quit22:00 – The power of values in career decisions23:32 – Clarifying and writing my values24:16 – Empathy for anyone struggling to quit25:12 – Where to find my book reviews and writings25:49 – What’s next 💡Key TakeawaysHow to transition in a career How it feels to quit your jobHow you can invest in yourself How to use tools to help you to change a jobHow to surround yourself with positive voice to help guide you to become more happyHow to get out of a bad jobHow to listen to yourself How to find a more value driven career  🚀 Start Here If You’re New1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 452. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 483. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 👥How To ConnectWorkingtowardsourpurpose.comWatch on YouTubeSubstackInstagramLinkedInWTOP MerchFeedback Form WTOP.comMy Single: Between LinesFollow me on Substack3 Books MentionedRebel by Graham CochraneThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronBig Leap by Gay Hendricks