Categories: Career Advice

5 Good Reasons to Quit Your Job


It’s Just Not Fun Anymore: A looming health issue or abusive boss are two of the more drastic reasons to quit your job, but sometimes it’s not so serious. If you used to enjoy your job but have experienced a continuous downward trend in that enjoyment, considering leaving your job. Work doesn’t have to be fun all the time, but it also shouldn’t make you miserable. Life is short, after all, so why not spend it in a place you look forward to seeing?
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No Room for Growth: The dead-end job is a real thing, and one that should be escaped from sooner than later. At some point, the lack of opportunity for any kind of raise, promotion, or other benefit makes little sense in life, particularly when you are hungry for advancement. If it’s been made clear that your current career path isn’t likely to help you advance, considering leaving your job to pursue more fruitful options. Nobody is going to blame you for quitting a dead-end job.

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Amanda Mester has been writing professionally for a decade, focusing mostly on music journalism. Also a former college professor, Ms. Mester currently writes for esteemed Hip-Hop and lifestyle outlet Ambrosia for Heads and is hoping to finish her first book soon. She is also Ploymint's Assistant Editor in Chief. Find her on Twitter @CanEye_KickIt

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