There are many factors to consider before quitting your job. These are just a few of the most important ones you should be thinking about. The first is to start planning ahead. The next step involves getting to know your transferable skills.

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How to Quit a Job

Plan Ahead

If you do not already have a new job lined up, then you will need to look at your finances and figure out your options. You typically cannot receive unemployment compensation if you quit voluntarily. So, ask yourself these questions: 

  • Do you have enough in savings to cover your necessary expenses if you quit now? 
  • Will you need to find a part-time job while you look for something better?
  • If you had health insurance through your employer, will you enroll in COBRA health insurance or try to find coverage elsewhere?
  • If you are starting another job, will you need a short-term health plan for a couple of months?
  • When is the right time to switch over your retirement account?

Whether you have a new job or just want to leave your current job without knowing what your next position will be, it is essential not to make any rash decisions. Think about your options carefully and make sure you are taking all the essentials into account.

Know Your Transferable Skills

What professional skills do you possess? What kind of work did you enjoy the most at your last job? What responsibilities did you dislike the most? Use your strengths. By identifying them, you will have a clearer understanding of the skills you can use to carry out a new job successfully.

Once you recognize what you really like to do and what you do well, determine how you can use these skills and interests in an environment that suits you.

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