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Quitting your job can be scary, but sometimes it’s the best thing you can do for your career, says entrepreneur Chieh Huang. He shares how to know when it’s time to move on — and what can you do to prepare.
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Thank you for this video
Omgg 1:40 ME !
Great advice, thank you!
Dang he seems he'd be welcomed in any field
I have been networking for years and apparently in my country because I am a female who does not want to settle down and wants to career chase it's a crime nobody wants to mentor me
thank you
That's got to be the best video I've watched on this topic, ever! Thank you!
This was excellent! That's how I went from graduating medical school to releasing music on Spotify. I'm sooo happy I decided to follow my gut!
About the bridges, honestly, for some, burn the whole damn bridge. Not sorry. Some employers and their employees are not worth it.
I really liked this topic, especially that I will implement your advice
I don’t have a pot to piss in as it is so how do I make a change and still survive ?
Usually it is fear that keeps people in a job they hate. This is my weekly topic for my own subscribers. Career. One thing that can really bring a person into depression is 40 hours a week of hating their job. The job is literally almost half of the waking life. The problem many people have is that they have a craving for security. The person will tolerate being unhappy if that is their normality. People would rather have secure bitterness than the fear of stepping off the cliff. The fact is that you can change your career anytime. At 40 or 50. I once knew a car salesman of 30 years who did really well but started to hate his job–so became a nurse at 57. He is now a travel contractor. His friends told him he would be 57 by the time he got licensed as an RN. He told them he would be 57 anyway. So he will now spend the next ten years doing something he likes instead of something he hates. But you have to decide if it is life on the sea you hate or just that ship you're traveling on. In other words–do you hate your trade or just the company you're at? But whatever you aren't happy with you must change and continue to advance yourself. Hope this helps someone—Charles.
Thank you brother for your advice and word of wisdom! I am leaving my job of 5 years and going into an entry level position at the end of this month. I’m so nervous and scared. This video was very encouraging! Thank you again
Thanks for this video. I'm in the third year of my degree and I really want to quit. However, I am still not 100% sure what else to pursue. I know I want to be a writer, but that takes a while to start paying the bills, so my dilemma now is whether to get this degree (it's a 5 year program) and at least have some job security while I work on my writing (it's pharmacy, so I'll probably get a job fairly easily…), even though it's my third year and I still have anxiety surrounding my degree and future, or should I quit and pursue something I'm 85% sure I'll love studying, but promises little job security (say, a degree in english or directing, or playwriting). Any helpful words would be appreciated ?
How about when the owner of the company. Say you have been doing this about 4 yrs. Your skill set should be better than what it is.
I’m 49 years old and don’t know what I want to do. I’ve wasted a lot of time and money, that’s my biggest regret. I’m doing something I somewhat like but the low pay and ridiculous people I have to deal with daily makes it frustrating. When I am able to leave the job with benefits for like in less than 4 years I’ll do something else. Gotta figure out what that other thing is. I should have prob left my job years ago (I’ve been here a little over 8 years) but here I am
I knew it was time when I got a great paying job, good boss, nice office…. and I still wanted to quit within my first week.
what’s his name? good speaker :*
I'm sorry I am just ready for financial and time freedom
I'm working as network support in great company with good package. I learned many things from there but now i feel that there's no growth in this company.. as well i have job offer from a reputation company as sale Executive… I really want to learn or deep dive in sale as now but I'm really confused about switching career 360% …. I hope I'll find my answer. Wish me luck
this was excellent video!!! i will be having career change 1 month and this video helps me so much and prepared me to the new career!!!
Amazing advice, thanks so much.
Toilet paper LOL good career choice during COVID
I am a graphic designer and I love branding but m boss wants me to do websites which I hate doing but how do you tell your boss I NO LONGER WANT TO DO WEBSITES.
Some people love their jobs, but they have the feeling they could do something bigger and don't know what. This is what happened to me and to other people I met on the way. I decided to spend several years in a job I liked more or less, to prepare the "completely scary leap" you are talking about. I don't regret it at all ! Because that scary leap became a well prepared leap, with a clear action plan. Thank you for this video
I worked for 2years as a process associate in operations and now I'm taking my time to learn business analytics as it really caught my hunger. The moment I started investigating about it, I felt peace. But now, it's been 4months without a job. Will they even consider me for the job or reject me due to the 4month career gap? Please do advise me. Im really stuck and confused at the moment. Also, I didn't enroll myself into any paid courses as I'm currently broke.. Im trying several free sources and gaining as much knowledge as possible to put it into practice. YouTube, udemy etc, have been the backbone in this journey. Im really looking for some advise that'll really help me..
Ive been at my job for 13yrs! And finally got into maintenance the last 4yrs i learned so many things in 4yrs that i can take into my new job! im nervous and excited for the new opportunity! To what i really wanted to do after highschool which is to be a electrican!
Changing careers is something which is legit, and there's no problem doing so.
I don't have enough experience for my level role and I'm too over qualified for junior positions like wtf do I do I got no choice but to change careers
I wish I watched this video 6 months ago. Lol
john wick, when your good at killing people? I dont love it.
im not a spider, i dont need a network
this video is kind of lame
i was thinking about launching myself into outer space in a random direction just to drift into outer space until i crash into somthing.
Those are great tips. Thanks for sharing.
I personally found that it takes 3 steps to transition successfully:
1. Career clarity
2. Confidence building
3. Transition strategy
Career clarity involves understanding your passion, personality and purpose. You got to know what role you are aiming for. This can be challenging for many people as they don't know themselves well and where they best fit in.