Knowing When To Walk Away
summary
Describes a decision process with concrete rules: inventory original hiring reasons, measure scope of change (management shuffle, benefit cuts, team turnover), try fixes like moving teams or taking time off, and give actionable specific and kind feedback using the acronym think ASK with a K. Recommends planning before leaving (hire while employed, keep FU money), give two weeks notice when possible, document handoffs and use exit interviews to record repeated concerns.
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chapters (16)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:25Dream job to nightmare
- 2:28Assessing changes
- 3:51Growth and priorities
- 5:16Workplace changes scope
- 6:17Feedback effectively
- 8:02Supporting team concerns
- 9:05Aligning with goals
- 10:29Move on from role
- 11:10Next career move
- 11:53Forward with grace
- 12:58Professional departure
- 14:05Managers supporting departures
- 14:49Career decisions
- 15:34Closing remarks
- 16:18Opening the floor for questions
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