Questions to Ask Yourself Before Quitting Your Job
Thought-provoking questions that help you evaluate your current job situation, identify your priorities, and make an informed decision about whether to stay or leave your current position.
1What specific aspects of my current job are making me want to leave?
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What specific aspects of my current job are making me want to leave?
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Why this works
Helps identify the root causes of dissatisfaction and reveals what specific issues or problems are driving the desire to quit.
2What do I value most in a job and how does my current role align with those values?
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What do I value most in a job and how does my current role align with those values?
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Why this works
Reveals your core values and priorities while showing how well your current job matches what you find most important in work.
3What are my long-term career goals and how does this job fit into that plan?
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What are my long-term career goals and how does this job fit into that plan?
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Why this works
Shows your career aspirations and reveals whether your current job is helping or hindering your long-term career development.
4What would I miss most about my current job if I left?
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What would I miss most about my current job if I left?
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Why this works
Reveals the positive aspects of your current role and helps identify what you value and enjoy about your current position.
5What are my financial obligations and how would quitting affect my financial stability?
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What are my financial obligations and how would quitting affect my financial stability?
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Why this works
Shows the practical considerations of leaving and reveals the financial impact and security implications of quitting your job.
6What are my alternative options and what would I do if I quit?
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What are my alternative options and what would I do if I quit?
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Why this works
Reveals your backup plans and shows what alternatives you have available if you decide to leave your current position.
7What have I learned from this job and how has it helped me grow?
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What have I learned from this job and how has it helped me grow?
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Why this works
Shows your professional development and reveals what skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained from your current role.
8What are my concerns about staying and what are my concerns about leaving?
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What are my concerns about staying and what are my concerns about leaving?
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Why this works
Reveals your fears and concerns about both options, helping you weigh the pros and cons of staying versus leaving.
9What would I need to change about my current job to make it more satisfying?
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What would I need to change about my current job to make it more satisfying?
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Why this works
Shows what improvements you'd want to see and reveals what changes would make your current job more appealing and satisfying.
10What are my strengths and how are they being utilized in my current role?
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What are my strengths and how are they being utilized in my current role?
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Why this works
Reveals your professional strengths and shows how well your current job is leveraging and utilizing your key abilities and talents.
11What are my weaknesses and how is my current job helping me improve them?
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What are my weaknesses and how is my current job helping me improve them?
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Why this works
Shows your areas for growth and reveals how your current job is helping you develop and improve your professional weaknesses.
12What is my ideal work environment and how does my current job compare?
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What is my ideal work environment and how does my current job compare?
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Why this works
Reveals your work environment preferences and shows how well your current job matches your ideal working conditions.
13What are my relationships like with my colleagues and how important are they to me?
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What are my relationships like with my colleagues and how important are they to me?
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Why this works
Shows your social connections and reveals how important your workplace relationships are to your job satisfaction.
14What are my work-life balance needs and how is my current job meeting them?
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What are my work-life balance needs and how is my current job meeting them?
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Why this works
Reveals your work-life balance priorities and shows how well your current job is supporting your personal and family needs.
15What are my learning and development needs and how is my current job meeting them?
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What are my learning and development needs and how is my current job meeting them?
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Why this works
Shows your growth aspirations and reveals how well your current job is supporting your learning and professional development.
16What are my compensation and benefits needs and how does my current job compare?
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What are my compensation and benefits needs and how does my current job compare?
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Why this works
Reveals your financial priorities and shows how well your current job is meeting your compensation and benefits expectations.
17What are my job security concerns and how stable is my current position?
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What are my job security concerns and how stable is my current position?
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Why this works
Shows your security needs and reveals how stable and secure your current job is and what risks you face by staying or leaving.
18What are my career advancement opportunities and how is my current job supporting them?
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What are my career advancement opportunities and how is my current job supporting them?
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Why this works
Reveals your advancement goals and shows how well your current job is supporting your career progression and advancement opportunities.
19What are my personal and professional values and how does my current job align with them?
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What are my personal and professional values and how does my current job align with them?
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Why this works
Shows your core values and reveals how well your current job matches your personal and professional principles and beliefs.
20What would I do differently if I could start over in my current job?
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What would I do differently if I could start over in my current job?
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Why this works
Reveals your regrets and shows what you'd change about your current situation if you had the opportunity to start fresh.
Best Practices for Job Decision Making
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Best Practices
Be Honest and Self-Reflective
Take time to honestly assess your situation, values, and priorities. Be truthful about what's working and what isn't in your current job.
Consider Both Short-term and Long-term Implications
Think about both immediate consequences and long-term career impact. Consider how your decision will affect your future opportunities and growth.
Seek Input from Trusted Advisors
Talk to mentors, colleagues, or friends who can provide objective perspectives on your situation and help you think through your decision.
Question Sequences
The Values and Priorities Sequence
The Practical Considerations Sequence
Common Pitfalls
Don't Make Decisions Based on Emotions Alone
While emotions are important, don't let temporary frustrations or anger drive your decision. Take time to think through the practical implications.
Don't Ignore the Financial Impact
Consider the financial consequences of leaving, including lost income, benefits, and potential career setbacks. Make sure you can afford to leave.
Don't Rush the Decision
Take time to thoroughly evaluate your situation. Don't make a hasty decision that you might regret later. Consider all your options carefully.