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So You Think You Can Quit: 5 People to Talk to First

You’ve made up your mind—you’re going to quit your job, saddle up, and ride for greener pastures. Whoa, there! Where are you going? How will you get there? And is going even the best plan? Before you head for the sunset, consult these five important figures in your life, who can offer tips for making your most positive career move, which may mean not moving at all.

Your significant other. Imagine how you would feel if your significant other up and quit without consulting you. How would that impact your finances, child care, quality of life, or your relationship? Because career decisions are vital to most households, your partner’s input is especially valuable. Discuss your plans before you take the plunge, and include financial stability and flexibility, as well as any potentially disruptive demands of a future job.
A financial advisor. Begin the financial discussion with your significant other, but don’t be afraid to consult a financial advisor to see the bigger picture. An expert can help you align your long-term financial plans (such as saving for retirement) with a prospective career change.
Your mentor. Your mentor knows you—your strengths, weaknesses, and ambitions—and they have their own experience and network to help you get there, if only through great advice. As always, your mentor is a fantastic sounding board for where and how to steer your career.
Your coworkers. If you’re considering a move within your current company, your coworkers can tell you the down-low on department heads and cultures. A trusted coworker can also help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and how you’re perceived at work, which can help you better represent yourself as you search for a new job.
Your boss. It’s never easy to tell your boss you’re looking for work—and depending on your relationship, it may be better to wait until you have a written offer. Either way, when you do get a new job, you’ll need to break your resignation to your boss. Think about how to do this respectfully, such as giving enough notice and even offering to train your replacement. Even if your boss or your company were terrible, you don’t want to burn any bridges!

While it can be tempting to quit and never look back, there can be consequences to riding off so suddenly. You have a network for a reason—use it to your best advantage, especially if it’s time to move on to your next big adventure.

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