The Right (and Wrong) Way to Quit Your Job

Quitting a job is a delicate process. It's effectively a breakup. And much like ending a romantic relationship, there's no ideal way to do it. The person getting dumped (the employer) will feel hurt. But there are a few things that departing workers can do to soften the blow -- and hopefully not ruin the possibility of a future relationship. It's an issue that's especially relevant now, because Americans have been voluntarily leaving jobs at the highest rate since the 2008 recession, according to the Labor Department. For tips on how to leave a job with grace, Sam and Rebecca enlist the help of an expert: Reyhan Harmanci, the soon-to-be former editor-in-chief of Atlas Obscura, who has left her fair share of jobs over the years. She about talks tricks of the trade and the key to quitting in style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.