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Dr. Shadé Zahrai

Join the Great Resignation: 5 Signs you should QUIT YOUR JOB

Have you thought about leaving your job recently? Maybe you want to join the millions of others who have left their jobs in search of better conditions, more money and more balance?

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Apr 8, 20228mWatch on YouTube ↗

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The Great Resignation: why so many people are quitting now
Shadé frames the global “Great Resignation” as a search for better pay, flexibility, and fulfillment. She sets up the episode as a decision aid for anyone feeling tempted to quit.
- •Great Resignation as a widespread, voluntary exit trend
- •Common drivers: money, flexibility, satisfaction
- •Quitting feels like reclaiming control and career ownership
- •Episode aims to help viewers assess whether leaving is warranted
Quit for the right reasons: boredom vs burnout vs real growth needs
Before resigning, she urges a pause to diagnose what’s really driving the urge to leave. She cautions against knee-jerk decisions and recommends lining up a new role if market salaries have risen in your field.
- •Check whether you’re genuinely seeking change/growth or just bored
- •Distinguish burnout-driven reactions from strategic career moves
- •If compensation has risen, job-search first and secure a role before resigning
- •Make the decision rationally, not impulsively
Red Flag 1 — Sustained poor work-life balance and boundary violations
Poor work-life balance is presented as a major long-term risk that fuels exhaustion and burnout. Shadé explains how constant prioritization of work can erode wellbeing and even self-worth.
- •Work is expected to outrank relationships and personal wellbeing
- •Can create “productivity guilt” and inability to disconnect
- •Sustained imbalance contributes to exhaustion and burnout
- •Employers must respect boundaries to be sustainable
What to do about work-life imbalance: reset, negotiate, or move on
She offers practical steps to regain clarity and control before making a big decision. If negotiation is met with a hard no, she suggests seeking an employer that supports flexibility.
- •Use annual leave to reset and think clearly
- •Negotiate flexibility (e.g., remote days, control over hours)
- •Look for boundary-respecting cultures
- •A blunt refusal can be a signal to start searching
Red Flag 2 — Chronic micromanagement that erodes confidence
Micromanagement is described as stifling and often rooted in lack of trust or leadership insecurity. Over time it undermines autonomy, self-efficacy, and perceived value in the organization.
- •Micromanagement signals low trust and poor leadership
- •Stifles autonomy even when you’re competent and reliable
- •Erodes self-efficacy, self-worth, and standing over time
- •Can trigger frustration, self-doubt, and reduced performance
How to confront micromanagement: collaborative feedback and boundaries
Shadé recommends an open conversation that frames autonomy as essential to peak performance. If you raise it and nothing changes, she treats it as a strong reason to leave.
- •Initiate a direct, respectful conversation with the manager
- •Frame it around performance: autonomy helps you do your best work
- •Ask a collaborative question: “What can we do about this?”
- •Understand possible causes (control needs/insecurity) without excusing behavior
- •If it persists after feedback, consider exiting
Red Flag 3 — No appreciation and no growth pathways
A lack of recognition and development is positioned as a leadership failure that drains motivation. She notes that many employees value appreciation as much as (or more than) pay increases.
- •Humans are driven by belonging, validation, and approval at work
- •Recognition can motivate more than pay raises
- •Underappreciation reflects poor leadership/management
- •Stagnation and “Groundhog Day” roles signal it’s time to look elsewhere
Red Flag 4 — The integrity deficit: values talk that doesn’t match behavior
She highlights hypocrisy between an organization’s stated values (e.g., wellness) and how it actually operates. This mismatch can create cognitive dissonance and a sense that you don’t belong.
- •Example: wellness encouraged, then punished in practice
- •Organizations may claim care while extracting maximum output
- •Mismatch between values and actions triggers cognitive dissonance
- •Raise concerns first; if ignored and hypocrisy continues, leave
Red Flag 5 — When it doesn’t feel right: listening to persistent intuition
Shadé treats ongoing unease as meaningful data rather than something to ignore. She recommends a self-audit to identify whether the issue is passion, fit, purpose, or culture.
- •Persistent intuition that something is “off” is worth honoring
- •Conduct an honest self-audit (passion, culture fit, purpose)
- •Misalignment can produce anxiety, misery, and diminished performance
- •Work consumes prime years—aim for an empowering environment
If you like your job but still feel restless: boredom, numbness, and next steps
She explains that “itchy feet” can come from under-challenge or post-uncertainty emotional numbness—not necessarily a need to quit. She suggests adding novelty, seeking new responsibilities, or exploring leadership/advocacy opportunities before making a move.
- •Boredom can come from mastery: the job has become too easy
- •Restlessness may reflect broader uncertainty-driven numbness
- •Add “spice”: change routine, pick up hobbies, refresh energy
- •Ask for new projects, more responsibility, mentoring, or advocacy roles
- •If the itch persists, consider a new challenge elsewhere

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