By Sharon Salzberg — 2013
Staying or going, can we be guided by the understanding that it’s OK to want to be happy, and find the determination and audacity to go for it?
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A career time out to stay home with your kids might be tempting, but there’s a lot to consider before you give notice.
From blatant sabotage to bowing out in a blaze of glory, these resignation fantasies will make you feel less alone.
Many of us have thought of or dreamed about leaving that job to pursue our dreams, maybe start a business, or pursue our passion. While there are practical issues to consider, we also need to overcome the inertia that comes with the fear we experience when taking a major new direction in our lives.
If quitters think they can punch back at their old bosses without fear of alienating potential future employers, they might be right. The supply-demand curve of the labor market is working in their favor, and employers are growing less choosy.
Will quitting your job really make you happier? Experts say maybe not as much as you think, especially in the long run and if don’t plan properly.
Recently, after years of being afraid to confront this reality, I accepted that I want to be a writer.
Let’s be clear about the nature of the employer-employee relationship.
Leaving your job when the economy is in the toilet isn’t the safest choice—but there are other things to take into consideration.