Overcoming moments of wanting to quit

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In this case, I’d like to suggest a quick checklist instead of a detailed post with examples & background. Here are some points. Feel free to add more.

1 - Are these really problems or only I think so?
2 - Am I the problem here? (talk to others for sanity check if needed)
3 - It actually sucks, but what could I do to make things better? (as if my life depended on it)
4 - Who can help me to fix things & how to get their support?
5 - Is this unpleasant situation temporary?
6 - Do I have enough savings, plan & good prospects if I were to quit immediately?
7 - Am I actually suited for this job/career? (hard to answer)

Be friends with a diverse group of people and not just people you are comfortable or familiar with. By diversity, I mean diversity of thought also besides race, religion, genders etc. That way, you’ll have many & diverse sources of advice in situations like these. Don’t be in a group that echoes your sentiments & coddles you all the time.

Even when you like your current job, try to apply to other jobs and go for interviews once in a while. That way, you get a better idea of your position & value in the market. It makes it easier to switch jobs if that’s really needed.

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I read something on twitter today, that resonated, if your first job does not work out, don’t stick to it.It’s anecdotal at best, but happy people know that happiness is not just a state. They will tell you, it’s what you are experiencing even when you take money out of the picture. Not everyone if comfy with a change in career that often, but do, change people often.

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There are always new things to learn and background activities that keep popping up. If you are not careful you can end up working long days every day in the week.

It is important to have some down time.

Sometimes it helps me put things into perspective if I have a long weekend where I try to do as little as possible and just relax.

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