What do you consider before quitting your job?

Hi! I recently started a blog about quitting a job and the after life (people who go out to start their own businesses and leave an industry). The guy who recently quit his job via popping a champagne bottle got me thinking and I've run into several people lately who have quit without having another option. They were just burnt out and desperately needed a change. I have a lot of questions regarding this topic but I'll start with this one. For those of you who have moved on to greener pastures, what was an obstacle that made you second guess leaving? So far I've thought of: the money, the insurance (health), maintaining your quality of life and the thought that you're making a huge mistake...non compete is another thing that's made me second guess leaving a job.

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todayiquitmyjob, pure crickets, that's where I come in. Any of these useful?

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  • Why My Greatest Achievement As A Goldman Sachs VP Was Quitting I began transforming my career and life, What Do I Want? After all these years, job changes, moving ... were paid (when you should do nothing more than keep your head down), I headed into the corner office ... have honest and compassionate relationships with your bosses, their reaction to you quitting will be ...
  • Anyone Regret Quitting their Investment Banking Job? you quit, the less likely you are to regret quitting. Read More About Quitting Your Job on WSO ... nice for the people who can get out and become rockstars, but what happens if you leave banking, try ... shit as the pay is not that great, but once you hit VP it will all start to make sense. If you
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