Categories: Career Advice

5 Good Reasons to Quit Your Job


There’s no shame in quitting a job. Though in some aspects we are hard-wired not to actively seek out failure, leaving a job should not always be looked at as a misstep in life. For several reasons, it is very important that we work in a safe, happy, rewarding, and positive atmosphere, and workplaces and jobs which fail to bring us more benefits than headaches should not be held on too. That being said, not everyone has the luxury of being able to quit a job, due to financial necessity, access to affordable insurance, or other factors. There are some instances in life, however, when saying “I quit!” is not only acceptable, but even encouraged. Here are 5 good reasons to quit your job (other than winning the lottery).

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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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