When to Quit Your Job (It's Not Just the Money)

People who change jobs earn up to 20% more than those who stay. But most people who want to quit — don’t. And some of those who do end up somewhere worse. I’ve changed jobs multiple times — across sectors, across countries, from the military to consulting to the UN system. Some of those moves were exactly right. Some weren’t. And the difference wasn’t luck. It was whether I was asking the right questions before I made the decision. 0:00 Staying might be costing you more than quitting 00:45 Is it actually the job — or something else? 02:30 The 4 reasons people want to quit 07:00 The financial reality — two very different rules 10:30 The psychological traps keeping you stuck 12:50 The risk of inaction