• I quit my job as a business school professor, and it took years of courage and planning. • Even though people close to me advised me against quitting, I am excited to pursue meaningful work. • Change can be scary, but I'm excited to reinvent myself.

For years, I had wanted to resign from my job as a business school professor at a small private university. Yet I didn't have the courage. My salary was decent, my hours were flexible, and I had friendly coworkers.

From the outside, it made no sense for me to leave my job. I was unhappy, but most people seem dissatisfied with their work.

I burned out after layoffs

With recent news stories about quiet quitting, job-hugging, and significant organizational layoffs, coupled with increased daily living expenses, I knew I should be grateful

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