Ep219: When's the best time to quit your job?

In this episode, Mei Phing discusses key considerations for quitting a job, emphasizing mindset, skillset, and strategy, while encouraging self-reflection on career growth. Specifically, three career situations you might find yourself currently in right now, and how to move forward.

Highlights

00:00 🌱 Career Growth: Seeking career development is positive, but identify what’s holding you back.

01:40 🧠 Scenario 1: Fear of failure at a new job often stems from uncertainty; recognize and challenge these thoughts.

04:10 📈 Scenario 2: Understand your skills and value, and how to communicate them to potential employers.

06:00 🎯 Strategy for Success: Focus on your job search strategy; preparation is key to confidence.

07:35 🔄 Scenario 3: Gain clarity in your current role before pursuing new opportunities to build confidence.

09:20 🤝 Learn from a community of 9-5 professionals for insights that enhance your job search strategy, leading to better opportunities.

10:20 📚 Leverage Mei Phing's career resources at www.meiphing.com

Key Insights

🌟 Importance of Self-Reflection: Understanding what truly motivates you to seek change is crucial. Self-reflection helps clarify your career aspirations and reduces anxiety about change.

🚀 Overcoming Self-Sabotage: Many professionals hesitate due to fear of failure. Recognizing this mindset can help shift focus from limitations to possibilities, fostering growth.

🎓 Skill Communication: Being able to articulate your value is essential in job searching. Developing a strategy to showcase your skills can significantly improve recruitment prospects.

🔍 Job Clarity First: Before jumping into a new role, gaining clarity in your current position allows for a more informed and confident transition, reducing the risk of repeating past mistakes.

🤝 Mentorship Value: Utilizing community and mentorship can provide support and insights that enhance your job search strategy, leading to better opportunities.

📊 Structured Learning: Programs like “Corporate Survivor” offer resources to build confidence and competence, making the job search process more manageable and effective.

🧩 Holistic Approach: Evaluating mindset, skillset, and strategy together create a comprehensive view of what might be holding you back, enabling a more focused and effective plan for career advancement.

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— Mei Phing