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How to Leave Your Job Without Burning Bridges
https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/how-to-leave-your-job-without-burning-bridges
With millions of people switching jobs in the Great Resignation, how to leave a position without burning bridges is an increasingly pressing question. Episode 48 of the Faithful on the Clock podcast highlights tips for taking your exit with grace and tact.
Timestamps:
[00:05] - Intro
[00:35] - Job shifts are common, with most people changing positions 12 times over their careers.
[01:03] - Scripture has examples of position changes, such as with Moses and the disciples. God will prepare you if He wants you to do something different, so you don’t have to be stressed.
[01:53] - Many people regret leaving during the Great Resignation and already are looking for new jobs. Lack of due diligence and the perks packages employers are offering play into this.
[03:17] - Employees should ask questions as they interview, shadow, etc. to find out what the company and work really is like.
[04:00] - Most employees regret leaving old jobs because the new ones weren’t what they expected. This suggests that employers aren’t doing a good job of communicating their culture or the responsibilities of the role. They should work hard to represent the work truthfully and to hire for long-term benefits, not fast gains, because hiring repeatedly when people aren’t satisfied is costly.
[05:37] - The hiring situation can get dicey, so I’m laying all this out to help you understand how important it is not to burn bridges and to support the entire industry.
[06:15] - Be open about why you want to leave, presenting the opportunities so that the old employer can learn how they can grow and support their teams in the future.
[07:19] - Give yourself time and be clear about when the exit will happen. Tying up loose ends and offering a distinct transition date helps you come across like a team player right up until the end.
[08:33] - Give thanks as you leave. There has to be someone you’re grateful to or something you’ve learned, so present that as having prepared you for the next step you’re taking. This will help the people you leave feel like they helped you.
[09:29] - Prayer
[10:14] - Outro/What’s coming up next
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