Why Quitting Your Job Doesn't Hurt Your Career?

Date: 17 October 2023 Author: SushilJobs

People think that leaving a job can either raise two questions: The practice of changing jobs, harming your career.

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This is mostly a lie but it is possible only when you are ready to take risks all the time.

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You leave money on the table.

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Staying with a current employer in high-growth industries can get you an average 5.9% annual raise.

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You miss out on new learning

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Quitting the job is not the only solution but it is something to follow only when you are feeling stuck in the current job.

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Opens up new opportunities for you

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As AI-powered tools become more common in the workplace, you need to think 5 years ahead.

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