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The women of Connect: Professional Women’s Network share

how they decide when it’s time to leave a job.

Exit Strategies at Work

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When the job no longer aligns with your values, stimulates higher

learning, curiosity and excitement it's time to take a closer look.

Sometimes a few simple changes do the trick; other times may call for

a total re-evaluation. Marla Tabaka, Business Coach

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Can go in two different directions for me - 1) I begin to dread getting up in

the morning (and I rarely do), or 2) I discover such a passion or desire in

something, that I immediately seek ways to either transfer myself to

pursue that passion. Bernadette Boas, CEO Ball of Fire Consulting

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Am I giving my all? Do I love what I do? Am I adding value? I also assess

how the organization is treating me as well as my manager. Oftentimes, I

may love what I do, but may not be getting the support of the organization

or individual who hired me. Amanda Beto, Marketing Director

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I have to be happy in my job 70% of the time. 30% of the time it's OK to

not have the salary you want, the title you want or be in the location you

want. But once your overall happiness about the job goes down, that's

when I start looking for another one. Surya Santhi, Digital Strategist

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When you are bored more often than not. When you are not using

the creativity you are capable of. When you can afford it. It's

always good to blend practical decision making with job

satisfaction. Barbara Wetzler, Consultant

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When you lose your passion for the business, it's time to

regenerate, recalculate or resign. Joann Wagoner,

Managing Director

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When I have gained sufficient knowledge to do all that my position

requires and it no longer presents a challenge, then it's time to move on. If

that's not possible where I am, then it means looking outside of the firm.

Diane Durr Hicks, Community Development Supervisor

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For me, it is three equal parts of loving what I do, being

challenged by what I do and being respected for what I do. If any

of the three are out of balance, I get restless. Donna

Johnson, Business Intelligence Developer

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