Stay or Leave

First, ask yourself, why do you want to quit or retire. Create a document with two columns. Label the columns: Stay and Leave. Next, list three reasons to stay on the job. Then list three reasons why you want to leave. Review the Leave column. Reflect for a moment. Ask yourself, what must change to keep you on the job. Write down your response.

Move on to the second task. Walking away from a profession is not an easy decision. You have much to ponder. Your choice must be well thought out. Now reflect on what is happening in your life in three areas: personally, emotionally, and physically. Some persons include spiritually as a fourth area. List one or two things per area that can affect your final decision.