Gotta job, but you want to quit? I hear that. You might be in a job you don’t love – and you think the work grass is greener somewhere else. Maybe it is, maybe it’s not – but it sure looks like from where you’re sitting.

In this video, we explore 7 reasons you should resign this year to take advantage of the Great Resignation. According to the New York Times, that’s where 40 million Americans ditched their jobs in 2021 in many cases to land a better paying gig. And you may be ready to join the ranks of the Great Resignation.

And stick around to the end where I give you one bonus reason you should quit this year which may be the most important reason of all.

Reason #1: Better Job Lined Up

• Similar work, better salary
• Better long-term opportunity
• BUT, Don’t quit until you’ve got an offer letter in hand.

Reason #2: Side Hustle Business is Generating Sufficient Profit

• You’ve been planning your escape for a while.
• Your business is taking off and you know you either have a full-time income from it or it can become a full-time in short order.

Reason #3: Toxic Work Environment

• Mental and spiritual wellness is important.
• Like a toxic relationship, it’s possible you’re involved in a bad relationship with a company.
• ex. Draining environment, extremely difficult people, boss a jerk?
• The opportunities are plentiful with record-low unemployment.
• Find a more healthy place to work.

Reason #4: Shifting Careers

• You’ve been studying: school, books, informally.
• You’ve prepared for a new career. It’s time to shift.
• Go apply, interview, and get the offer to jump into the new career.

Reason #5: Time to Move Up the Ladder

• Topped out opportunities at your current company.
• You find you consistently question the decisions of upper management – but your boss isn’t going anywhere.

Reason #6: Aiming for a Better Work-Life Balance

• According to a recent Indeed.com survey, that’s the 2nd biggest reason people were looking for work: work-life balance (led by people aiming to make more money).
• ex. Relocating to a new locale, got an offer that’s much more appealing to your life, want to spend more time with family

Reason #7: Time for a Break

• Gap year
• You’ve prepared for it and you need time to think about next steps.
• One caveat: your job may offer a “work sabbatical” where you can take a break a reassess where you want to be

Bonus Reason: Aiming for a Different Vision in Life

• “Learn to… be what you are, and learn to resign with a good grace all that you are not.” Henri Frederic Amiel
• The job may have been a great fit when you started. But it’s not so much anymore. That’s okay.
• People change. Companies change.
• You may have been doing exactly what you should be doing but a vision has been growing in your soul for something different.
• Let go of what you have to take hold of what is next.