NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

Is It Time to Leave Your Job? Tips for Smart Moves and Strategic Growth


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Learn how to decide if it’s time to change jobs or careers and understand how to strategize before you make a big career move.


How do you know if it’s time to leave your job? What steps should you take before making a big career move? Host Sean Pyles talks to author and SiriusXM host Dawn Graham about how to evaluate your current job satisfaction and recognize the signs that it might be time for a change. They begin with a discussion of identifying personal values, assessing career alignment, and tips for navigating conversations with managers. They also delve into strategies for approaching major career shifts, from exploring new fields to building the skills and network necessary to succeed. They discuss actionable strategies for testing a new career path, overcoming the challenges of starting over, and networking effectively to stand out.


In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: career changes, how to change jobs, signs to leave a job, switching careers, professional growth, career move tips, leaving a job, job dissatisfaction, career pivot, networking strategies, job search tips, workplace burnout, how to talk to a manager about leaving, new career path, finding a new job, changing careers in 2025, job skills development, career alignment, values and career decisions, professional energy, job growth, building career confidence, quitting a job, making a career switch, career planning, job search strategies, LinkedIn networking, and how to stay motivated at work.


To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected].


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