When to leave a job because it's wrong for you

About this episode

The episode discusses when to leave a job that isn't right for you and the importance of self-reinvention.

When to leave a job because it's wrong with you, why you should think twice about that, and why it's right for some people to reinvent themselves every few years. Links from this episode: • Surviving winter working life • The eleven lives comic • It's the reaction, not the stuff • Know thy working self • Catcher in the Rye syndrome • The importance of working relationships • Getting through the tough week Thanks so much for listening. If you'd like to sign up for the email version, or want to share the podcast or emails with anyone, here's the link: www.adamsandell.com/newsletter . Do use LinkedIn? I’d love to connect there . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letter.adamsandell.com

People in this episode

Host: Adam Sandell

Topics covered

• job transition
• self reinvention
• working relationships
• career advice
• personal development

Keywords

• job change
• career advice
• self improvement
• working relationships
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Catcher in the Rye, The eleven lives comic

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