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When You Hate Your Job: Should You Quit or Stay?

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This archive report was first published on 8 January 2020.

Published on January 8, 2020, by JUST BRENDA, a Nation author.

Are you one of the many people who feel trapped in a job they dislike? You're not alone. In fact, you're probably in the majority.

The question is, what do you do about it? Do you stay in a job that drains your energy and makes you unhappy, or do you take the leap and quit?

According to JUST BRENDA, the decision to quit or stay depends on your motivations. Are you in your job to like it, or are you in it to make money for something else?

Before making a decision, it's essential to weigh the pros and cons. Quitting your job can be stressful, but staying in it can be just as stressful. The key is to have a plan in place before you make the jump.

JUST BRENDA advises against quitting without a plan, likening it to jumping into the water without knowing how to swim. Instead, consider going back to school or having a backup plan in place.

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