2177: Quitting Your Job Is Selfish: Engineering Your Layoff Is The Ethical Way To Go by Sam Dogen of Financial Samurai on Career Advice

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Episode 2177:

Sam Dogen argues that quitting a job outright is the selfish option, and that negotiating a severance is the more ethical exit. He lays out what an abrupt departure costs colleagues, clients, reputation, and finances, and explains why engineering a layoff leaves everyone better positioned. The piece frames a considerate transition as a career decision rather than a favor.

Read along with the original article here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/quitting-your-job-is-selfish-engineering-your-layoff-is-the-ethical-way-to-go/

Quotes to ponder:

"Quitting your job is selfish compared to negotiating a severance."

"When you quit, you are simply transferring your pain onto someone else."

"Don't let your pride get in the way of doing what's right for everyone."

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