before you quit

4 Important Things You Should Do Before Quitting Your Job


before you quitAre you thinking of quitting your job? Have you had the thoughts for a while but you keep contemplating?

The prospects of leaving your job can be scary and liberating at the same time.

So do you have an amazing business idea you are ready to launch or maybe you’re just tired of your job and need a more challenging experience, its totally okay to be excited and nervous at the same time, trust me, it’s perfectly understandable?

Well, this for you!!! So stay with me because it is important to note that taking a step backward isn’t a bad idea because you simply can’t walk into your office and drop a resignation letter, that would be considered impulsive and it could be to your disadvantage.

Also read, 8 tips to enhance productivity while working remotely 

Here Are 4 Things to Consider Before You Quit

1. Reconstruct Your Resume

It’s important you update your resume, it doesn’t matter if you’re no longer interested in  9-to-5 because an in-depth resume can be used to convince your potential clients and investors that you possess the talent, knowledge, and expertise to be successful, most importantly for people building their personal brands.

Additionally, you never know when you might have to take a side-job to survive.

2. A New Job Offer


In most cases, it’s safer if you already have a new and better job offer before quitting your old one, this way you’re certain that you have job security, most people are impulsive which tends to leave them broke or stranded.

3. Be Financially Ready

There are important financial questions to ask yourself before quitting like, How much money do you have on-hand? Is it enough to sustain you before you get another job or start that dream business? Do you have enough emergency funds for a year or two?

If the answer to the above questions is no, I suggest you think again if not stay at your job longer than you initially planned. It sucks but it’s the best way to do it at this point in your life.

4. Don’t Burn Bridges

dont burn bridges

The best advice you’ll get from anywhere is “not burning bridges”. Its simple logic to be on good terms with everyone especially your employers.

This way your former employer can be a reference, refer you to prospective investors or customers, and it leaves the door open if you have to come back for whatever reasons.

So think smart before you make that huge decision.





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