Reconsidering Priorities

The lesson from this moment in history is not that people are quitting. It’s that they’ve decided to seize the moment and work for something better. Good enough is no longer good enough. 

They want meaningful lives, work that is fulfilling, and the opportunity to strive for their passions. ...

• Nearly 20 million Americans quit their jobs between April and August this year, and the trend seems to be accelerating. 
• Now dubbed the Great Resignation, this employment exodus stems from workers’ desire to find more fulfillment in life and work. 
• While quitting may benefit ...

Jumps are voluntary changes. You choose to change your situation, and you do so. Those joining the Great Resignation are taking this leap.

It becomes complicated when we hit a ceiling. These do-over moments aren’t barriers to your progress. When you hit a c...

They happen outside your control, and you have to decide how to respond. If the restaurant you worked at closed during the pandemic, you encountered a negative moment. If a former coworker offers you an attractive new job because of the current labour shortage, that’s an unexpected moment.

• What is your financial situation?
• What are your family obligations?
• What values should your job align with?
• What job can you secure with your current resume?
• Do you need further education? Reskilling?
• What do you need to maintain your health and mental...

That depends. Yes, that may be a bit of a dodge, but it’s also the only acceptable response. Such a question can’t be answered in an article or through a multiple-choice quiz. It requires a deep analysis of what makes you satisfied at work, what you need to live a fulfilling life, whether your jo...

Americans regularly quit their jobs in the ‘60s and ‘70s, but that pace only began to slow in the ‘80s. Among a barrage of Reagan-era spending cuts, deregulation, and shifting corporate culture, America...