Topics Work & school

Is it normal to feel bad about quitting a job?

Mostly.Normal for most people

Yes, it’s normal to feel bad about quitting a job, even when leaving is the right choice for you. You can care about your coworkers or feel guilty about the inconvenience without being obligated to stay.

Absolutely. Leaving can bring up guilt, worry about letting people down, or sadness about a place and coworkers you’ve gotten used to. Work can make you feel responsible for keeping things running, even though staffing is ultimately your employer’s responsibility.

People have mixed feelings about quitting all the time: you can be relieved and still feel bad. Give proper notice if you can, be courteous, and hand things over reasonably—but you don’t have to sacrifice your wellbeing or future just to avoid disappointing someone.

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