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Impromptu Discussion: Job Satisfaction and Career Decisions
Jul 8, 2024
Impromptu Discussion: Job Satisfaction and Career Decisions
Introduction
Speaker is wearing a 'Hazy Nelson' t-shirt
Video is impromptu; sparked by a morning discussion with a colleague, Fei Wu
Topic: Is it better to get fired or to quit when the job isn't right?
Initial Advice on Job Dissatisfaction
Traditional advice: Stay in the job and perform well until you find a new one
Goal: Leave on your own terms, not under the stigma of being fired
Critique of Traditional Advice
Staying in the job takes a mental and physical toll
Mind and body are still engaged in the current job
Makes it harder to focus on the job search
People often don't commit enough time to finding a new job
End up living in comparison to the bad job
Personal Anecdote
Speaker followed the traditional advice at one point in life
Planned to stick it out and leave on own terms
Company had different plans and terminated speaker's employment
Outcome: Turned out to be beneficial
Forced commitment to finding what truly wanted
Career advanced faster after being fired
Conclusion
Being 'safe' has its benefits but also comes at a cost
Important to weigh the cost of staying in an unsatisfactory job
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