Job Search, Promotion, and Career Clarity: The Mid-Career GPS Podcast

289: Revenge Quitting: Take This Job and....Actually, Wait a Second


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Feeling trapped in a toxic workplace and fantasizing about a dramatic exit? 

Before you burn bridges, this episode dives into the psychology of revenge quitting and why it’s often more damaging than liberating. While the impulse to quit in protest is understandable, the long-term consequences—especially in today’s uncertain job market—can be severe.

In this episode, you'll learn: 

✔ The psychology behind revenge quitting and why it feels so satisfying 

✔ How shifting job market trends make impulsive exits riskier 

✔ Three major risks: extended job searches, burned bridges, and AI-driven job cuts 

✔ Smart alternatives, including “quietly preparing” for a strategic departure

✔ How negotiating workplace changes might provide a temporary solution 

✔ The importance of leaving professionally to protect future opportunities 

✔ How to build your Mid-Career GPS for a thoughtful and strategic career transition

Your career is too valuable to risk on an impulsive decision. Instead of making an emotional exit, learn how to transition professionally and strategically on your terms.

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