Listen to the Pgh Dreamer’s Pod: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meghan-greenwood/episodes/Dont-Feel-Guilty-for-Leaving-e2c62h1

The majority of humans want to do a good job. They strive to do their best work or put their best foot forward in a relationship. They crave acceptance and truly enjoy accomplishment.

Think about the last few jobs you’ve had. What did you enjoy about them? What made you join the company to begin with?

Fast forward. Something changed. Perhaps it was the job itself? Maybe it was you? Regardless, there was a tipping point where what once made you feel satisfied no longer did the trick. In fact, the situation made you less and less eager to get out of the bed the further time went on.

This happens. And you’ve likely experienced it more than once.

But you’re hesitant. Maybe if you try something different or talk to someone about the situation it will improve? Perhaps you need to just give it more time? You don’t want to give up on something that has taken a chance on you or that has given you multiple years of commitment.

Talking yourself out of leaving is unnecessary in this situation. Follow your gut. There is a reason you’re feeling the way you do.

Basically, if you’re feeling guilty, don’t.

When it comes to a job, finding new employment can be scary and frustrating. But you’ve likely done it before. And if you set yourself up with something before you quit, this can soften the blow.

Coworkers may have short-lived spouts of sympathetic ‘goodbyes’ or outwardly express how they are going to lose a great asset at the company. But it will pass.

As for the company, they will find a new hire. There are plenty of people in the job market, and a new person may enjoy the current company. And hopefully the weight of this chapter in your life will be lifted quickly.

The bottom line is that your working life takes up a lot of your daily time. If you’re not happy, leave. You don’t want to wake up one day, 5-10-15 years down the road, and regret having stayed due to guilt.