I want to quit my job, but I’m afraid: 5 ways to take this step

How to quit on favorable terms? From the point of view of the labor code, there are two different grounds for termination of an employment contract: at the initiative of the employer and at the initiative of the employee. The difference is obvious - whoever wants to terminate the employment relationship initiates the dismissal. Why, in a situation where the employment relationship does not suit the employer, should the employee still express a desire to terminate it? The very formulation of the question is already suggestive, because the main reason for dismissing an employee is the employer’s desire to get rid of an unwanted employee. It should be noted here that getting rid of formal encroachments on your employment relationship does not allow you to solve the main problem - the employer’s reluctance to continue the employment relationship with you.

If you are asked to write a letter of resignation of your own free will, then, first of all, the employer wants your employment relationship to end. Why, in the employer’s opinion, they should stop at your request will be discussed below.

As a rule, employers are guided by the following considerations.

1. The employer does not have the right to fire an employee on his own initiative simply because “that’s what I want!” The law, namely Art. 81 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, contains an exhaustive list of circumstances that give the employer the right to terminate an employment contract with an employee. The circumstances are as follows:

1) liquidation of an organization or termination of activities by an individual entrepreneur; 2) reduction in the number or staff of employees of an organization or individual entrepreneur; 3) the employee’s inadequacy for the position held or the work performed due to insufficient qualifications confirmed by certification results; 4) change of owner of the organization’s property (in relation to the head of the organization, his deputies and the chief accountant); 5) repeated failure by an employee to perform labor duties without good reason, if he has a disciplinary sanction; 6) a single gross violation of labor duties by an employee: a) absenteeism, that is, absence from the workplace without good reason throughout the entire working day (shift), regardless of its duration, as well as in the case of absence from the workplace without good reason for more than four hours in a row during a working day (shift); b) the appearance of an employee at work (at his workplace or on the territory of an organization - employer or facility where, on behalf of the employer, the employee must perform a labor function) in a state of alcohol, narcotic or other toxic intoxication; c) disclosure of secrets protected by law (state, commercial, official and other) that became known to the employee in connection with the performance of his job duties, including disclosure of personal data of another employee; d) theft (including small) of someone else’s property, embezzlement, intentional destruction or damage at the place of work, established by a court verdict that has entered into legal force or a decision of a judge, body, official authorized to consider cases of administrative offenses; e) a violation by an employee of labor protection requirements established by the labor safety commission or the labor safety commissioner, if this violation entailed serious consequences (work accident, breakdown, catastrophe) or knowingly created a real threat of such consequences; 7) commission of guilty actions by an employee directly servicing monetary or commodity assets, if these actions give rise to a loss of confidence in him by the employer; the commission by an employee performing educational functions of an immoral offense incompatible with the continuation of this work; 9) adoption of an unjustified decision by the head of the organization (branch, representative office), his deputies and the chief accountant, which entailed a violation of the safety of property, its unlawful use or other damage to the property of the organization; 10) one-time gross violation by the head of the organization (branch, representative office), his deputies of their labor duties; 11) the employee submits false documents to the employer when concluding an employment contract; 12) cases provided for in the employment contract with the head of the organization, members of the collegial executive body of the organization; 13) other cases established by this Code and other federal laws.

Thus, if the employer asks you to resign of your own free will, most likely, he does not have legal grounds for terminating the employment relationship. That is why the employer needs your desire in writing.

Dismissal at your own request is one of the fastest and easiest. The employee wrote an application, indicated in it a request to terminate the employment relationship from the date the application was written, the employer agreed, and that’s it - the employment relationship was terminated. Tomorrow this employee will no longer come to work and will not be an eyesore to his disgruntled bosses. In addition, upon dismissal of his own free will, the employee is not entitled to any compensation payments. That is why they are so eager to dismiss “at their own request” when reducing the number or staff, when by law each employee has the right to payment of severance pay and preservation of average earnings for the period of employment.. Do not forget that if you have passed training at the expense of the employer and signed an appropriate agreement with the condition of working for a certain period of time, then upon dismissal of your own free will, the cost of training may be collected from you! As you can see, the employer has an excellent opportunity to save money on such a dismissal.

The legality of dismissal at will is very difficult to challenge in court. The Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated March 17, 2004 No. 2 “On the application by the courts of the Russian Federation of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation” states that if the plaintiff claims that the employer forced him to submit an application for dismissal of his own free will, then this circumstance is subject to verification and the obligation to prove it is assigned per employee. It is extremely difficult to obtain such evidence, especially after dismissal, so you need to prepare the evidence base in advance, but more on that below. Summarizing the above, we can say that dismissing an employee “at his own request” is the cheapest, most convenient and fastest way for an employer to be guaranteed to part with an unwanted employee.

Employee rights

How to leave work? Any person has the right to receive payment from an enterprise at his own request or for a good reason. However, not all employers respond adequately to an employee’s statement “I want to quit!” That is why, even before announcing the decision, it is necessary to learn in detail about the rights and obligations of both parties.

1. How to quickly quit your job without working off? This is possible if the employee is enrolled in full-time study at a higher education institution or moves to another city or country.
2. The employee is obliged to notify his superiors of his intention to leave the position in writing 2 weeks before the date of departure.
3. If an employment contract is concluded for a specific period, you can leave the workplace only after its expiration, if it is not possible to agree with the manager on early termination.
4. They said: “I’m quitting!” and changed your mind? You can pick up your application at a convenient time.
5. The documents are returned to the employee along with the final financial settlement on the last day of service.

What's the best way to quit your job? There is no point in quarreling with management and colleagues. You will need positive recommendations for a new job, and angry or offended former employees will not want to give an adequate assessment of your skills.

Expand your range of interests

“Go somewhere you haven’t been before, but where something interesting is happening.” Elena Rezanova.

If you want to radically change your life, first you need to determine your range of interests. We often plunge headlong into the “work tunnel” and see ourselves in only one role. We work in one direction and do not try to try ourselves in other areas. But there are so many opportunities around!

Ronald Reagan worked as a radio announcer for a long time. And then he became President of the United States. Director Bryan Cranston worked as a loader in his youth. Suze Orman worked as a waitress until she was 30, and is now among the TOP Forbes lists. And there are hundreds of such stories. Few people find their calling the first time. But if you fold your hands and go with the flow, achieving success will be impossible.

Try yourself in everything. Go to trainings, learn from online videos, try a variety of lectures. Constantly look for something new and unknown for yourself. Eventually you will be able to get out of the jam and figure out what to do next.

Reasons for changing jobs

When should you quit your job? The reasons may be completely different for everyone. An employer must dismiss an employee on time if:

• admission to university;
• moving to a new place of residence;
• providing a medical report on the discrepancy between working conditions and health conditions;
• pregnancy;
• the need to care for a child under 14 years of age or a child with a disability.

This is not a complete list of reasons for writing a letter of resignation. However, the most common reason is still the desire for financial gain, as well as the desire for career growth.

Why change jobs?

Check your motives. Some people quit just to satisfy their ambitions . They believe that in the same place:

• they are not valued as a good worker;
• they are underpaid, but they deserve more;
• They constantly find fault and demand a lot.

Often these problems arise due to the attitude of the employee himself .
Many people allow themselves to be systematically late, not submit work on time, or engage in extraneous activities. And it is clear that the attitude of the authorities is changing. After all, the employer pays for good work, not for pretty eyes. Perhaps there was a conflict , as a result of which the person decided to leave, or circumstances simply changed. But if you still don’t like something, then leaving is not a way out of the situation. There is no need to run away from problems, they need to be solved. And there are no guarantees that everything will be your way in the new place. This doesn't happen! Change your attitude towards a situation or towards individual people, and this will make you feel much better. No one wants to be misunderstood as an irresponsible person who changes jobs like gloves.

If the problem is with your salary , why not go to your boss and explain everything as it is. After all, everyone is human and, perhaps, he will enter into your position and improve it. But to take such a step, you need to be a diligent worker and prove yourself well. Each work done must be paid accordingly.

All is decided…

If the above does not apply to this situation, then you should familiarize yourself with the Labor Code in order to find out how to properly quit your job.

The resignation letter must be submitted in writing and submitted to the supervisor. It must be signed by the supervisor and recorded in the ledger, if there is one. You should not inform your colleagues about your decision before talking with the employer, it is simply indecent. The boss deserves to be the first to know. In this conversation, it is necessary to follow the rules of good manners.

There is no need to talk about what you don’t like about this vacancy or, even worse, about your personal dislike for the manager. Break up amicably so that in the future you won’t be ashamed to look him in the eye. And remember, life is such a thing that everything can turn like a boomerang, and you still have to come face to face with your former employer.

It also depends on the relationship with your superiors as to which article will be entered in the work book, and this affects a lot. Even if the treatment really wasn’t the best, you still shouldn’t be like such people. You need to maintain your own dignity. After all, what makes a person beautiful is his inner qualities.

Basic rules for dismissal from work

You should leave the organization in such a way as not to harm your reputation in any way. How to quit your job gracefully?

1. The last 14 days at work should not be taken as a time for rest. It is necessary to continue to perform specific duties for which the previous payment is accrued.
2. Do not discuss changing jobs over the phone in front of colleagues or management. When leaving your resume online, do not indicate the name of the company you work for or your last name.
3. Look for a new position outside of your current company.
4. How to profitably quit your job? You need to avoid ruining your relationship with your manager. Therefore, the news about the desire to change workplace is first presented to the director, and then to colleagues. This earns respect from the boss, and therefore the separation will be more calm.
5. In honor of the breakup, have a tea party or a small buffet. You shouldn’t break off relationships with colleagues; you need to stop unnecessary gossip. Perhaps their help will still be needed.

How to start looking for a new job

You won’t be able to quickly find a new job after quitting your old one. It’s worth being patient and considering all your options. Maternity leave can also slow down your search for a new job.

There are several tips to help you start searching for a new place, simplifying this procedure as much as possible. Order and organization in this matter will simplify the search.

How to organize a search:

1. There is no need to rush anywhere to find a suitable activity.
2. If there is financial instability, you need to look for a job without quitting your previous one.
3. During the search process, take into account your capabilities, skills and experience in certain areas of activity.
4. You need to assess your potential in order to decide on your desired position and field of activity.
5. You need to prepare a resume, biography, and necessary documents. The package of documents must be compiled efficiently and correctly.
6. You can search online or by contacting the companies where you would like to work directly.
7. You need to advertise that you are looking for a job with certain conditions.

It is worth knowing exactly the samp and core of the given enterprise or company where you want to get a job.

Layoff scheme

How to competently quit your job at your own request?

1. Write the application for payment by hand. This can be done even while on vacation or sick leave.
2. If a 2-week work period is provided, then it begins on the day following the day the application was submitted.
3. The contract is terminated, the former employee is given a work book reflecting all positions held.
4. All payments stipulated by the employment contract must be credited to the account on the last day of work. If this does not happen, after 3 days you can safely leave a certified letter of claim with the secretary.

Every eighth person asking for time off from work does not give the true reason for his absence

About life

| 29.05.2013 10:54

Research center of the portal Superjob.ru

Perhaps every working Russian has asked to take time off from work at least once for personal reasons. Moreover, the last time this happened, 79% of employees told their boss about the real reasons for their absence, while 12% preferred to voice a fictitious reason, these are the results of a survey by the Research Center of the recruiting portal Superjob.ru.

Respondents are most often confident that there is no need to deceive: an adequate leader will most likely understand his subordinate and meet him halfway. “You should tell the truth, otherwise you might forget that you lied last time and get confused”; “The boss himself is absent when he solves personal problems, so if I need to see a doctor or a notary, then no problems arise,” comment employees who had to take time off from work. Interestingly, among those who are not afraid to tell the truth about the reasons for absence from work, there are more women (81% versus 78% among men).

12% of employees lied to their manager the last time they took time off from work. Most often, they explain this with a seeming “disrespectful” reason: “I asked for time off for an interview - how can I not lie”; “I just wanted to get some sleep. She said I’d go to the dentist in the morning.” This behavior is more typical of young people under 24 years of age (among them the share of those who told lies is 15%, while among respondents over 45 years of age it is 10%).

9% of Russians found it difficult to remember how they explained their last absence from work.

What reasons force Russians to take time off from service, sometimes to the detriment of their careers? Most often (in 20% of cases) this is a visit to the doctor. “I had to go to the dentist,” respondents recall.

Other popular reasons include paperwork (9%), issues related to children (8%), personal matters (6%), family circumstances (5%), study or housing and communal services issues (3% each). “Submitting documents for obtaining a foreign passport”; “I passed the exam,” say the respondents.

Less often, employees leave their workplace due to poor health or issues related to the car (2% each) in order to attend a holiday or funeral, help relatives, or simply get some sleep (1% each).

Other reasons were given by 5% of working Russians: “Going to the theater to see a wonderful performance!”; “I took the cat for injections!”; “I donated blood at a transfusion station.”

Interestingly, 9% of workers never take time off from work, finding other ways to combine personal and professional lives: “All questions after work”; “I decide everything on weekends”; “I don’t ask for time off, I just leave and that’s it.”

24% of workers found it difficult to remember why they asked to leave work for the last time: “I don’t remember, but I think this is normal if you have a sense of proportion.”

Location of the survey: Russia, all districts Populated areas: 151 Time of conduct: April 9-10, 2013 Population studied: economically active population of Russia over 18 years of age, with a permanent job Sample size: 1000 respondents

Question: “What issue did you take time off from work for the last time?”

The respondents' answers were distributed as follows:
Answer option

Some comments from respondents:
“Visiting a doctor” – 20%

“Go to the doctor, since he sees him during the daytime.” Process engineer, 23 years old, Krasnoyarsk

“I had to go to the dentist.” Sales manager, 26 years old, Taganrog

“The last time I took time off from work was 3 years ago, toothache forced me to go to the clinic, treatment was required immediately.” Custom product manager, 28 years old, Lipetsk

“Visiting a doctor for consultation and examination without a sick leave.” Warehousing service manager, 32 years old, Tula

“Document preparation” – 9%

“To the bank to issue a credit card.” IT engineer, 25 years old, Orekhovo-Zuevo

“To resolve inheritance issues: registration chamber, BTI, approval of redevelopment, obtaining certificates of ownership. I took one day off every month for 2 years.” Head of Department, 51 years old, Moscow

“Submission of documents for obtaining a foreign passport.” Cost estimate engineer, 23 years old, Bryansk

“Submitting an application for marriage registration to the registry office.” Head of the office, 27 years old, Ivanovo

“I never ask for time off” – 9%

“All questions after work.” Sales manager, 26 years old, Krasnodar

“I don’t take time off from work. I resolve all issues on weekends.” Shift foreman, 36 years old, St. Petersburg

“I don’t ask for time off, I just leave and that’s it. Nobody notices." Credit expert, 24 years old, Kamensk-Uralsky

“I try not to ask for time off, it’s a problem for us!” Dispatcher, 47 years old, Moscow

“Issues related to the child/children” – 8%

“To attend the parent-teacher meeting (last school year).” Shift foreman, 48 years old, Moscow

“To attend a matinee in kindergarten.” Psychologist, 31 years old, Zheshart

“In order to place my son in the 1st grade of the gymnasium.” Chief accountant, 31 years old, Ulyanovsk

“Go with your child to see a doctor.” Museum employee, 23 years old, St. Petersburg

“For personal matters” – 6%

"To visit the hairdresser." Deputy director, 37 years old, Moscow

"On a personal matter." Leading accountant, 32 years old, St. Petersburg

“For family reasons” – 5%

“My wife had an accident.” Head of managers, 27 years old, Moscow

"Family. And this happens to everyone!” Head of the section, 39 years old, Dmitrov

“To meet my wife from the maternity hospital.” Group specialist, 29 years old, Domodedovo

“Passing an exam/studying” – 3%

“To pass state exams at the university.” Insurance specialist, 21 years old, Voronezh

“Defense of a thesis at the university.” Lawyer, 25 years old, St. Petersburg

“Pass the traffic police exam for your license.” Deputy chief technologist, 27 years old, Moscow

“To study (second higher education).” Quality manager, 25 years old, Ivanovo

“Household issues/housing and communal services issues” – 3%

“Waiting for a plumber to recertify the water meters.” Sales representative, 49 years old, Moscow

“The upstairs neighbors flooded the apartment!” Head of Human Resources, 55 years old, St. Petersburg

“Connected to the Internet.” Armature worker, 26 years old, Tyumen

“I got sick/felt unwell” – 2%

“This was due to poisoning on the 1st day (I ate a store-bought salad).” Sales manager, 32 years old, Togliatti

"About health problems." Workshop foreman, 26 years old, Bryansk

“Car-related questions” – 2%

“Register the car with the traffic police.” Director, 34 years old, Moscow

"Take your car in for repairs." Sales Director, 40 years old, Ufa

"Selling a car." Legal consultant, 23 years old, Vologda

Answers that received 1% of the respondents’ votes: “Just relax/get some sleep”, “For a funeral”, “For a holiday/anniversary”, “Helping relatives/friends”.

“I wanted to sleep, just don’t tell anyone...” Manager, 28 years old, Novorossiysk

“To my mother’s funeral. Moreover, these days were given at the expense of the next vacation.” General Director, 52 years old, Moscow

"Meeting of alumni." Secretary, 23 years old, Penza

“For my second cousin’s wedding, and then I worked for 2 days off.” Tutor, 28 years old, St. Petersburg

“Go to grandpa’s anniversary.” Psychiatrist, 28 years old, Moscow

“Meet friends from out of town.” Engineer, 27 years old, St. Petersburg

"Hospitalization of a relative." Regional manager, 44 years old, Moscow

“Other” – 5%

“In order to go to the theater to see a wonderful performance!” Senior accountant, 25 years old, Tula

“I took the cat for injections!” Engineer, 26 years old, Noyabrsk

"Participation in a scientific conference." Deputy General Director, 29 years old, Moscow

“I donated blood at a transfusion station.” Quality Director, 34 years old, Chelyabinsk

“Difficult to answer/don’t remember” – 24%

“I don’t remember, but I think this is normal if you have a sense of proportion.” Deputy General Director, 40 years old, Moscow

“For 8 years, I asked for time off about once a year. But I don’t remember why.” Pharmacist, 29 years old, Veliky Novgorod

Location of the survey: Russia, all districts Populated areas: 239 Time of conduct: April 9-19, 2013 Population studied: economically active population of Russia over 18 years of age, who has a permanent job and took time off from work Sample size: 1600 respondents

Question: “The last time you took time off from work, did you tell management a real or imagined reason for leaving work early?”

The respondents' answers were distributed as follows:

Some comments from respondents:
“Real” - 79%

“This is mainly due to the child’s illness. I think it’s worth telling the truth, because sometimes you can forget that you lied the last time you asked for time off and get confused.” Head of Human Resources, 40 years old, Biysk

“We don’t have the concept of asking for time off.” Only leave at your own expense. Therefore, there is no point in hiding the reason.” Technological engineer, 23 years old, Krasnoyarsk

“I always tell the truth, even if I just have nothing to do and want to relax. I only had to lie a couple of times, and then only when going to interviews.” Head of Planning and Economic Department, 28 years old, Moscow

“The boss himself is absent when he solves personal problems, so if I need to go to a doctor, a notary or some other office, then there are no problems with asking for time off.” Junior researcher, 25 years old, St. Petersburg

“Since I sometimes work overtime, I think that I have the right to take time off if there are no urgent tasks.” Consultant, 25 years old, Tolyatti

“If the work schedule is only on Saturday and Sunday, any person may need to take time off from work.” Sales consultant, 58 years old, Tuymazy

“There is no reason to make things up: management treats personal circumstances with understanding.” Head of Electrical Equipment Department, 47 years old, Stavropol

“Fictional” - 12%

“I just wanted to get some sleep. She said I’d go to the dentist in the morning.” Chief accountant, 34 years old, Kstovo

“She said that she went to the insurance company because the insurance had run out, but in reality she went to her daughter’s kindergarten for a holiday.” Specialist in working with legal entities, 28 years old, Kirov

“Friends invited me to the bathhouse, and I said that I was going for my birthday!” Promoter, 27 years old, Sochi

“There was a need to get documents done by a notary, so I came up with a story about being unwell and going to the hospital.” VET engineer, 51 years old, Bratsk

“Our bosses are too suspicious, so let them know less.” Head of PR service, 44 years old, St. Petersburg

“I asked for time off for an interview. How can I not lie here? Client development specialist, 38 years old, Penza

“Most employers have the wrong approach to the issue! How should a person take his children to the clinic, communicate with utility services, have his car repaired at a car service center, etc.? How should an employee solve everyday problems if the employer views such things this way?” Head of IT department, 49 years old, Orenburg

“Difficult to answer” - 9%

"I'm just saying I went about my business." Design engineer, 57 years old, Glazov

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Preparing for a conversation with your boss

If you are unsure whether to quit or not, make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of your job, compare the existing prospects with those that will open up when moving to another organization. If a brighter future looms when you change jobs, feel free to talk to your boss.

Do you admit to yourself: “I want to quit my job, but I’m afraid”? Then prepare in advance for your conversation with your boss.

1. Consider a plan of action you can come up with to mitigate the consequences of leaving your position.
2. Think about how you will respond if your boss asks you to stay, offering tempting terms of cooperation. It’s worth noting right away: until they are confirmed in writing, you shouldn’t really count on changes.
3. Consider in advance whether you can postpone the dismissal time if the boss asks you to stay for 1-2 months.
4. Keep it short and to the point. Control your emotions and try not to express everything that hurts.
5. You don’t have to talk about the new position, suffice it to say that it is more promising and interesting for you. Limit yourself to general, harmless phrases.

At the end of the conversation, be sure to thank the manager for working together. Frank and friendly people are always loved and understood much more than brawlers.

Psychological factors

Making the decision to leave is much harder than accepting a new position. A person is designed in such a way that it is easier for him to start a new business than to say goodbye to old habits and way of life. Especially if the shortcomings of the current state of affairs are not too clear. In case of difficulties, instructions drawn up according to the recommendations of psychologists will help.

Difficulties in decision making

Often a specialist thinks that he wants to quit, but cannot decide to do so. Of course, for some people, making the decision to leave is not a problem at all. They can change places of work quite often and do not become attached to their colleagues or to the company itself. However, there are people with a different story. There are three categories of employees who find it very difficult to make a decision to quit:

1. Those who “grew up” in the organization. If a person got this job immediately after graduating from university, and all his career achievements are connected with this company, of course, it will be very difficult for him to quit. Even if an employee understands that there will be no more professional growth in this position, it is still mentally difficult for him. Leaving at your own request is perceived as leaving your home.
2. Those who have worked fruitfully in one place for a long time. This category includes people who are considered very valuable employees. They completed many complex projects, helped the company on numerous occasions, and worked a lot of overtime. In this case, it is very difficult for people to quit because they feel as if they are throwing the fruits of their labor to the mercy of fate.
3. Those who find it difficult to start new relationships. This category of people greatly values ​​comfort and stability. They choose their surroundings carefully, and their loved ones and friends have stood the test of time. For them, any situation in which it is necessary to start a new relationship is uncomfortable. Such a difficulty can haunt them throughout their entire life. As a child, moving to another city or even region was very scary. Moving to a new school seemed completely unthinkable, although there were great difficulties at the current place of study. Friends at the university appeared only in the fourth year, because before that it was not possible to find a common language with anyone. As an adult, making friends has become even more difficult. For this reason, a person really values ​​the existing relationships in the team, and it is difficult for him to leave, even if there are too many reasons for leaving.

Finding out the reasons

In order to make sure that your decision is correct, it is worth making a list of reasons. You need to write 10 reasons for leaving and arrange them in order of importance. The most common factors that make you think about quitting:

• Hatred of one's activities.
• Worsening mood at the mere thought of going to work tomorrow.
• Throughout the day, a person does not stop looking at the clock hand, waiting for the end of working hours.
• Lack of desire to communicate with colleagues in an informal setting.
• The results of the work do not bring any joy.
• Thoughts arise about how to avoid completing assignments.
• View vacancies in other organizations.

If there are a lot of such factors, but a person still has doubts, you can agree with yourself to find 2-3 more new reasons for leaving every week. Then, as the number of reasons increases, the intention to quit will also increase. However, there are factors that psychologists call questionable. You should remain vigilant if your list of reasons for leaving includes one of the following items:

• Bad boss. In fact, management very rarely suits anyone.
• Colleagues cause antipathy. In a new workplace, the team may find it even more difficult.
• There was a spontaneous desire to open my own business. It’s not always worth throwing yourself into the pool headlong. It is best to have initial capital and research the market for demand.

Choosing the best development path

Psychologists advise making a special list that characterizes the vision of an ideal new job. It should contain 100 points. You can write by hand, or you can type it in a text editor, but the first option is more preferable. When creating this list, you must be guided by several criteria:

• The list should be written at once and not divided into several times.
• There is no need to be distracted by other tasks and matters.
• All items must be different.
• There is no need to consult what has already been stated.
• It is necessary to list absolutely all the moments, both large-scale and trivial.

Psychologists have concluded that most often the first 30 items reflect everyday thoughts about changing jobs.

The next 30 points symbolize the transition from everyday life to real thoughts. The last 40 contain the employee’s true desires and goals. By looking at the ratio of what is available and what is missing, you can understand that it is time to quit.

Fighting Fears

Despite having good reasons for quitting, a person is still afraid to make the decision to quit. The following fears are common:

• Fear of remaining unemployed for a long time or finding a place of work with even worse conditions than now.
• Fear of how relatives and friends will react to this decision.
• Possible reduction in income.

To get rid of fear, you need to raise your self-esteem. To increase self-confidence, you can read life-affirming affirmations twice a day, for example, these:

• "I'm confident in myself."
• “I will have the best job.”
• “I am a professional in my field.”

If it is uncomfortable at work, the employee should not be ashamed of the fact that he wants to work in better conditions.

Friends may criticize one way or another, regardless of whether the person has written a letter of resignation or has been working in one place for a long time.
But the size of the salary is a more powerful argument for staying in your old job. However, you need to decide on your value system. If you have no time to spend your income, and your free time is taken up with mental restoration, the value of such money is greatly reduced.

When not to leave

If you recently got a job and are already shouting “I want to quit!”, then you need to find the right time to leave. When the employer may refuse to satisfy the desire to accept payment:

• the employee decided to leave his post without completing an important project;
• an employee quits without warning and there is no one to replace him;
• The organization is going through a crisis.

How to decide to quit your job? The decision must be carefully considered and balanced. Don't rush to leave if a new place has not yet been found. The longer the rest period awaits you, the less valued you will be on the labor market. When thinking about changing organizations, first select a replacement option and only then start a conversation with your superiors about moving to a new place of work.

How to make up your mind and understand that it’s time to quit

Changing jobs for people is not a whim, but a necessity. A change in environment will not lead to professional burnout, will relieve fatigue, and will allow you to develop and grow in your career.

Note! If you do not leave your unloved job on time, problems with physical and psychological health may arise.

Some people find it difficult to decide to make a big change in their life. They need facts, arguments and evidence. There are many programs of psychologists who can argue the issue.

How to understand that it's time to quit:

Say NO to fears

No matter how long you delay your dismissal, it will still happen. A person is always afraid of losing stability - and this is normal. After all, now you have an understanding of tomorrow. And the future reeks of misunderstanding and fear.

Career strategist Elena Rezanova gave one very interesting comparison in an interview:

“At least some kind of stability in an unloved job is similar to an unhappy marriage with an alcoholic. After all, this is also “at least some kind of” family.”

I agree, risk is always scary. And instead of taking advantage of new opportunities, we remain in the familiar place. But where does this ultimately lead us?

Find adventure in uncertainty. Decide once to make a change and imagine that you are going on an entertaining journey through an unknown area, and along the way a lot of cool discoveries and unique emotions await you.

If you don’t dare to throw yourself into the pool now, you risk missing out on your own life, wasting it on trifles. And this thought should really motivate you.

How to decide to quit

The final decision to change jobs is always difficult to make. This is aggravated by the fact that a person begins to think about the advantages of the existing state of affairs. They can consist in completely different aspects, ranging from the fact that the individual is accepted into the team and ending with the convenient location of the office or a high salary. In this regard, psychologists have developed a number of practical recommendations to make the decision to quit easier. These include:

1. An old but well-proven method is when an individual takes a piece of paper and writes on it in two columns the pros and cons of the workplace. You need to approach the process with all responsibility and try not to “smooth out” both positive and negative corners. Write as honestly as possible, and then choose the option that is preferable.
2. Try to fantasize about what you will be like in 5-6 years if you stay in this job. In what direction will your life change, will you be a happy person? To what extent will you be able to realize yourself professionally? If the answer to most questions is unsatisfactory, it will be easier for you to make the decision to leave without regret.
3. Take care of the near future. First, set aside enough money to last you the 2-3 months you have to spend looking for a new job. Secondly, start looking at vacancies that interest you or go for a couple of interviews. There is no need to pose a dilemma consisting of stability in the present and uncertainty in the future. So feel free to look for the best options. The main thing is to do this in your free time from work. Remember, you need to leave prepared, this will relieve you of unnecessary stress and anxiety.
4. Ask your loved ones for advice. Different points of view and support from friends and family can be a significant factor in the decision to quit. After all, they can notice what the person himself does not want to notice. For example, that he has become more gloomy and irritable, smiles less and tries not to go anywhere on weekends. Consider all wishes and recommendations, this will help you make a choice.

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