Five things to consider before resigning

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This post was last edited by rongyang504 on 2011-7-23 20:48. Recently, a career counselor provided a brief summary: many people quit their jobs on impulse, only to find that the situation in their new jobs was similar to the one they had left behind. If you want to resign, you can, but you need to analyze the situation calmly and rationally so as to make a sensible decision. First, think about the advantages. Think more about the advantages of your current job, especially those that are not available elsewhere. Perhaps the boss will give you a lot of flexibility, which is hard to find elsewhere. Perhaps your commute to work is extremely short, and you value that a lot. Perhaps you can work in the way you like, which is hard to do elsewhere. You need to know what is most important to you and what makes you feel frustrated. Perhaps quitting is a good option, but one must act after weighing the pros and cons. Second, being emotional. Most people tend to act on emotions, especially when resigning. But in most cases, giving you a week or two to cool off will make the urge to quit pass. If you still can’t muster any enthusiasm, then you need to take it seriously. However, don’t make major decisions when you’re emotional – it’s impossible to undo such decisions! Keep in mind that it’s common to regret quitting one’s job later on. Third, open your heart. If possible, talk to your employer about your feelings of frustration. Perhaps you will find that there are still many things that can turn for the better. Fourth, threaten the boss. Under no circumstances use resignation as a way to show strength and threaten your boss with it. Thinking about quitting when you’re feeling down is a sign of weakness. The power dynamics in labor relations become skewed – when your job or your manager bothers you, sometimes you feel that the only way to gain power is to quit, so you show power to your boss. However, this rarely leads to satisfaction. Employers may be a bit surprised at first, but employee turnover is common, and they will adapt quickly. Don’t risk losing your job; that’s what really matters. Fifth, after resigning. One must have a realistic attitude toward the problems that arise after resigning. If you can’t find a job right away, how many days will your current savings allow you to get by? In today’s society, some people cannot find a job for several years. When you resign with no new job waiting for you, you need to think ahead over the long term.