The work is stressful, the boss is unbearable and the salary is too low. You just have to hand in your notice! But does that automatically make you feel better – or is there a risk of an emotional crisis? Expert tips on how to prepare well for this step
More people than ever before are considering leaving their job to find a better job. Almost 90 percent of employees no longer feel an inner connection to their company. 45 percent are actively looking for a job, according to the Engagement Index for Germany, which is regularly surveyed by the consulting company Gallup. Quite a few are putting the plan into practice, and the business world is already talking about the “Big Quit”.
But is voluntary termination always a liberating move? Or is there a risk of a hangover if you quit your job to look for something better? Coach and outplacement consultant Hans-Georg Willmann has a few tips on how to prepare well for the step.