Many employees use free time to broaden their horizons through online courses and traditional education.
Your work hours make it impossible to handle family obligations.Your job duties prevent you from taking care of important personal matters.You can’t spend enough time with your family because of your current job.In fact, nearly half of those who quit a job in 2021 did so because of childcare issues! Starting a family or taking care of a family member are among the most common reasons for taking a break from work.
It’s a no-brainer that people put family first. Here are the 10 best reasons for leaving a job and seeking new opportunities: 1. However, there are situations when it’s better to make the final decision sooner rather than later. In fact, 61% of US workers considered quitting in 2024. It’s perfectly normal to have doubts about your job. But sometimes, you might be wondering: Is this reason serious enough? Should I just wait a bit longer? Maybe you hate your job, or you simply need a change. If you’re considering leaving a job, you probably have a reason. How to Answer Why do You Want to Work Here.You also may like to see these guides to be more prepared for difficult situations: When not Contessa-ing, you can find Lauren spending time with her family in Redondo Beach, CA where she lives with her husband and daughter.Turn your next interview into a dream job offer. Lauren has a Bachelors in Education from the University of Oregon and a Masters in Communication Management from the University of Southern California where she wrote her thesis on millennials and career resources.
Lauren is also author of Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose (2020), co-host of The Career Contessa podcast, and an educator/speaker on a variety of career topics.įormerly, Lauren was a University Recruiter for Hulu focused on hiring, employer branding, and program management. Fast-forward to today, Career Contessa is now the largest online career site built inclusively for women. With women accounting for more than 50% of the workforce and the workforce being less defined than ever before, it seemed crazy (and outdated) that a resource for us didn't exist. Lauren founded Career Contessa in 2013 after experiencing a gap in career development resources for women who might be job searching, soul searching, leading and managing, or trying to find new ways to advance within their careers.