When I read Nataly Kogan’s article on Work it, Mom! I thought, “Wow!” and had to share it. Enjoy…

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I get to write a post like this because:

  • I’ve quit many jobs I hated and many of those were for the wrong reasons
  • I’ve not quit two jobs for some of the reasons I list below and I think it was the right thing for my career
  • Now that we got that over with, here are 5 reasons why you should not quit a job you hate:

1. It’s a means to an end.

I once quit a job I hated 2 months before my contract there was up. (Long story, it wasn’t a contract job but I was hired for a certain period of time.) At the time, I thought I could not take it any more and another opportunity came along. But I lost a lot by not waiting an extra 2 months: My bonus, but more importantly, a great relationship with this particular firm. My career turned out fine and I ended up going in a different direction all together, but if I’d wanted to stay in that field, I would have had a harder time getting a great job at another company.

A job is a way to make a living but it’s also often a means to an end. Sometimes you have to pay your dues for a while before moving on to a different position, one which you will like more. You might have to work for a company where the culture is hideous but one that has great reputation, which will help you with other jobs in the future. You might be learning a great deal. Think about this before you quit.

2. It pays well and you need to save up money.

One of the most boring and annoying jobs I’ve ever had paid more than I’ve ever made since. I knew soon into it that I didn’t like it and there were days when I was ready to run my boss over with my car and drive away. But we needed the money and we were able to save a ton while I worked there. So I stuck it out for an extra year and we got enough savings to start a publishing company and pay for our wedding.

I am all for finding a job you love and are passionate about (I quit my last job to do just that). But there is nothing wrong with being practical and realizing that you might need to stick it out at a place you hate because you’re saving up.

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