The Right (and Wrong) Way to Quit Your Job
This year, more Americans will voluntarily leave jobs since the 2008 recession. This week on Game Plan, we explain the best way to do that.
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You spend more time at your job than anywhere else. Hosts Rebecca Greenfield and Sam Grobart take a close look at the way we live our lives at work—our frustrations, dilemmas, habits, and anything else that happens in the office.
Quitting a job is a delicate process. It's effectively a breakup. And, much like ending a romantic relationship, there's no ideal way to do it. The person getting dumped (the employer) will get hurt. But, there are a few things departing workers can do to soften the blow, and hopefully not ruin the possibility of a relationship in the future.