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I challenge you to think about whether you actually want to stop working or if you just need a break. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: 400;"&gt;In this episode I discuss: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;How self-reflection can help determine if your dissatisfaction is caused by the job itself or if there is a deeper issue, such as recurring work struggles or personal patterns.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;Whether frustration stems from low pay, lack of respect, or a toxic work environment, suggest considering negotiation or other options before quitting.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;The pros and cons of entrepreneurship, questioning whether you truly want to work for yourself &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;Whether taking a sabbatical, extended PTO, or making a career shift might be a better solution than quitting altogether.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;div id="1722522352.289159" class="c-virtual_list__item" tabindex= "0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-qa="virtual-list-item" data-item-key="1722522352.289159"&gt; &lt;div class= "c-message_kit__background p-message_pane_message__message c-message_kit__message" role="presentation" data-qa="message_container" data-qa-unprocessed="false" data-qa-placeholder="false"&gt; &lt;div class="c-message_kit__hover" role="document" aria-roledescription="message" data-qa-hover="true"&gt; &lt;div class= "c-message_kit__actions c-message_kit__actions--default"&gt; &lt;div class="c-message_kit__gutter"&gt; &lt;div class="c-message_kit__gutter__right" role="presentation" data-qa="message_content"&gt; &lt;div class= "c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text"&gt; &lt;div class= "c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text" data-qa="message-text"&gt; &lt;div class="p-block_kit_renderer" data-qa="block-kit-renderer"&gt; &lt;div class= "p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first"&gt; &lt;div class="p-rich_text_block" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;div class="p-rich_text_section"&gt; &lt;div class= "c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text"&gt; &lt;div class= "c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text" data-qa="message-text"&gt; &lt;div class="p-block_kit_renderer" data-qa="block-kit-renderer"&gt; &lt;div class= "p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first"&gt; &lt;div class="p-rich_text_block" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;div class="p-rich_text_section"&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: initial; font-size: revert;"&gt;Other Links Mentioned in episode:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.yourjourneytofinancialfreedom.com" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Get your copy of my book: &lt;em&gt;Your Journey To Financial Freedom!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Join The &lt;a href="https://www.journeytolaunch.com/join" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Weekly Newsletter List&lt;/a&gt; to get updates, deals &amp; more!&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "http://yourjourneytofinancialfreedom.com/review"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-weight: 400;"&gt;Leave &lt;em&gt;Your Journey To Financial Freedom a&lt;/em&gt; review!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://journeytolaunch.com/secretbudgetbootcamp" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Get The Budget Bootcamp&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span style="color: initial;"&gt;Check out my personal website&lt;/span&gt; &lt;a href="https://jamilasouffrant.com" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.journeytolaunch.com/voicemail/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Leave me a voicemail&lt;/a&gt;– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast!&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://journeytolaunch.com/ynab" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"&gt;YNAB&lt;/a&gt; –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. 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Jamila Souffrant

Episode 415: Want To Quit Your Job? The Truth About Your Career & Financial Independence

FEB 26, 202531 MIN
Journey To Launch

Episode 415: Want To Quit Your Job? The Truth About Your Career & Financial Independence

FEB 26, 202531 MIN

Description

In this episode of the Journey to Launch Podcast, I explore the question: Do you really want to quit your job, or are you just bored? I dive into the motivations behind financial independence and why so many people feel dissatisfied with their jobs. Reflecting on my own journey, I encourage you to ask yourself whether quitting is truly the right solution or if you simply need a shift in your work environment, role, or mindset.

I'll walk you through important questions to consider before making a big career move. I cover self-awareness, workplace dynamics, career alignment, and even alternative paths like entrepreneurship. I challenge you to think about whether you actually want to stop working or if you just need a break.

In this episode I discuss:

  • How self-reflection can help determine if your dissatisfaction is caused by the job itself or if there is a deeper issue, such as recurring work struggles or personal patterns.
  • Whether frustration stems from low pay, lack of respect, or a toxic work environment, suggest considering negotiation or other options before quitting.
  • The pros and cons of entrepreneurship, questioning whether you truly want to work for yourself
  • Whether taking a sabbatical, extended PTO, or making a career shift might be a better solution than quitting altogether.

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