How to Quit Your Job - Without Ruining Your Career | The Way We Work, a TED series

Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job? To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges, try this three-step exit strategy from career coach Gala Jackson. She'll help you move on to your next position with courage, confidence and clarity.
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[@dedrox3d491]

I'm quitting today. Wish me luck!

[@IronLadyy]

How did it go?

[@dedrox3d491]

@@IronLadyy I approached them at the end of the day. They were stunned. They said they will talk about it Tomorrow with the whole team. So. I have a meeting tomorrow!💀

[@zeroshift24]

@@dedrox3d491hey, what's the ending to this story? :)

[@alexsnow3319]

If you aren't running the company, you probably have something bothering you. More money gets my attention away from it. That easy. And I will tell you now, no amount of money will EVER be enough to deal with stupid on a consistent basis.

[@gabrielledennis4103]

Thank you for this video. I wish I had had such advice earlier to not burn bridges. I needed a career break too of a few months to a year. I needed a career coach desperately and ended up discouraged and burned out.

[@nehatak1]

Got the notifications... Exactly when I was thinking of quitting my job...that's what I call manifestation..😂😂😂 Thanks Ted

[@SimonLausch]

Interesting point. But I was expecting more in the line of "How do I stay polite when they ask for feedback/my reason for quitting"

[@bookcreator]

I regret not telling HR the truth about my manager’s conduct towards me, so I told a half truth. I said there was not enough communications support, which is true. I still get chills whenever I hear the sound of a Teams ring tone (fortunately my current position does not use Teams)

[@djw8888]

I sugar-coated my feedback because I felt sorry for the HR manager conducting the exit interview. She was very uncomfortable in the (temporary) role. Then I put the actual feedback on Glassdoor. To me, it's a favor to people thinking of working there, the management needing to improve, and my former fellow employees who can't say much because they work on an at-will basis. Everyone who reads it will know whose words they are. I don't care because this is the last time I'll be employed by someone else in this country!

[@pameladobbins2736]

Those are some awesome tips!! Great detail on each point!

[@pif5023]

Thank you! Really useful and insightful! Needed someone who showed me thoughtful quitting is an option.

[@funnytv-1631]

Every once in a while, take a few moments to bring to mind an image of your life as you wish it to be. This vision can illuminate your path. And as with all things, you only have to take it one step at a time.

[@sarahdale7668]

Thank you so much Gala Jackson for this incredible talk! Your advice was really helpful and insightful.

[@mercedeswilkins5566]

Stop giving your boss a two week notice when you quit. They are not going to give you a two week notice when they fire you or lay you off. So don’t give them that’s courtesy. Remember they have a drawer full of applications from other ppl that they can easily replace you in a second

[@DY2784]

Excellent presentation. 👍👍👍

[@halthammerzeit]

Damn. I decided on my way to work, I don't want to go anymore. So I didn't.

[@smartgorilla]

Wife going to pay the bills. Nope!!! Not my ex.

[@tanmaysoni572]

Loved it ! Very well structured

[@leticiabravo1034]

working in the food restaurant with no money after 10 years and no appreciation I tried to talk with the store manager but he said the door is open there I feel depressed Now I am a senior and dealing with mean people is really hard and when I am driving I start to cry to all my way home when I get I put smile and face for my family

[@mrmanio4935]

Try speaking with someone higher then your boss. After 10 years I'm sure you know all the ins and outs of this business. Good luck man, hang in there

[@tyresestewartforeverabsolu4089]

The human life span is on average 80-120. Don't give your all into companies who won't give unto you

[@perfectlessness]

Very clever insight, thanks again TED!

[@Victor-iz5dw]

I just give them a letter saying im leaving, works everytime

[@carlTak6th]

Well articulated

[@Kisaragi_desu]

People work to make money not to chase after hr and bosses to lick their boots. Nobody cares about their personality or interests. This whole networking culture is toxic and makes the companies recruit based on social skills rather than actual work related ones.

[@CintiaVsTia]

Sis m*rdered this look for this Ted talk!

[@nicholas1323]

What a well built video

[@yazan-uk1pd]

Thank you

[@CodyArnoldRN]

I quit my job as a nurse and never want to look back!

[@anyagetman8596]

Remember that the moment you give 2 weeks notice ... you might get walked out.

[@mercedeswilkins5566]

That’s why you don’t give two week notice just quit and leave. Cuz when they fire you or lay you off, you either have to leave immediately or get march out by security

[@914Wired]

That's an HR view of how the world works. It's not that organized or fair. The right way to quit is the best way FOR YOU, because you owe them nothing, and you can be sure the feeling is mutual.

[@rich6485]

Update resume, job hunt, 2 week notice.

[@smartgorilla]

It's not hard. Just gotta have cash to back it up

[@MariaRodriguez-tz8ec]

Times have changed, work environments have gotten hazardous and treating.

[@innsaanitty]

you're essentially telling victims to adapt to their abusers. the title should be "how to make workers feel that they are to blame for companies doing everything in their power and influence to ruin the future career prospects of someone that quits, as a reminder to other workers that if anyone else thinks of quitting, management will make sure they suffer too. TED doesn't drive systemic change. it broadcasts propaganda to force workers to bend to satisfy the employers convenience, while the system and management's abuser mindset red flags are painted as immutable.

[@iamjijojohny]

Exactly bro!!!

[@smartgorilla]

Exactly. It's about money end of and kindness. Companies don't promote they get some one cheap new

[@YourProFRESHer]

Well said!!

[@thatomofolo452]

Better to have your own 🏋️🏋️🏋️💯💫

[@AndrejsBoka]

I know only one, do not quite without signed next contract!

[@greencardusgreencardus8721]

Sorry but you lost link between object reality and reality, but that very important. Like virtual world (reality) and explicit (clear, transparent) world (object reality)! Author Bogdan.

[@andr0oS]

Please do just yell "I quit," and not listen to this propaganda.

[@aSHTEBALA]

Flip the table if possible

[@JohnR-fc7vr]

I prefer to vomit before proclaiming

[@hadouken99]

i was thinking about quit but they fired me:d

[@mercedeswilkins5566]

Still a blessing in disguise

[@hadouken99]

@@mercedeswilkins5566 i am still looking for a job:d

[@adammorra3813]

@@hadouken99how is your job search now.

[@CoolGirl007]

I'm just wanted to be healthy now Money do not bother me much

[@premapoojitanananda7947]

🌟

[@goodnamestaken]

This was totally useless… this video is about how to think about your next career move. No actionable advice on how to quit.

[@zacharydean212]

hi

[@smartgorilla]

What career.....they don't like spending to promote and giving money.. it's all about money sweet heart and kindness.

[@jamshedfbc]

Why would KZbin recommend me this 😃

[@bobthebuilderday6leader]

Exactly, how I feel…. Is this a sign…. Or is the AI stalking me again.

[@PonderLust]

TED is always talking to people with privilege.

[@freesk8]

Having a job is not privilege. Thinking it's ok to suck off the government teat is privilege.

[@user-mu6mq2kd1k]

Why a cartoon? Are we so stupid that we don't understand the words? What's happening? What for

[@greencardusgreencardus8721]

If You Biological Material!