Show Notes
How do you know when it’s actually time to quit your job?
After 30 years as a news anchor, Tamsen Fadal walked away from the career she had spent her entire adult life building. She didn’t hate her job, she wasn’t failing, and there wasn’t one dramatic breaking point. But looking back, the signs that it was time for a career change had been there for years.
In this solo episode of The Tamsen Show, Tamsen shares the five signs that helped her realize she had outgrown her career and what she wishes she had recognized sooner.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
5 signs it may be time to quit your job
How to tell the difference between a bad week and actually outgrowing your career
Why resentment at work can be a sign of something bigger
The physical signs your job may be taking a toll on you
Why constantly imagining another career or life is worth paying attention to
How your identity can keep you tied to a career you’ve outgrown
What to consider before making a major career change
If you’ve been thinking about quitting your job, changing careers, or starting over, this episode will help you get honest about whether it’s time for your next chapter.
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