Most people don't leave a job when they should—they leave when something finally forces them to. In this episode, we break down the predictable moments that push people to quit and how to change course before burnout, regret, or crisis hits.

What You'll Learn

Why most career changes happen years later than they need to
The common life and work moments that finally make people quit
How "comfort" quietly keeps you stuck in the wrong role
What you can do to break the pattern and make an intentional change sooner

Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here!

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Other Resources Mentioned:

Audiobook - https://happentoyourcareer.com/happen-to-your-career-audiobook/
16 Career Change Catalysts: https://happentoyourcareer.com/16-career-change-catalysts/

Career Change Triggers: Why Most People Wait Years Too Long to Leave a Job (And How to Break the Pattern)