Why Your Career Needs an Exit Strategy (Even If You Love Your Job)

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In Episode 54, here's what's on the agenda:

💡 Insights: every great career deserves a purposeful ending or a pivot.

📰 Key Takeaway: Your career isn’t just about what you’re doing today.

Let’s talk about something we don’t often discuss: “leaving.”

Not because you’re unhappy. Not because you’re burned out.

But because every great career deserves a purposeful ending or a pivot.

It’s easy to get so caught up in climbing the ladder or doing work you love that you forget to plan for what’s next. But even the best chapters end, and how you prepare for the next one can make all the difference.

Why Even Love Isn’t Enough

I’ll admit, this used to sound counterintuitive to me. If you love your job, why think about leaving? But here’s what I’ve learned: loving your work doesn’t mean you’ll love it forever.

Roles evolve. Industries shift. Priorities change.

And without a plan, you risk staying too long out of loyalty, fear, or habit and missing opportunities that align better with who you’re becoming.

An exit strategy isn’t about jumping ship it’s about ensuring your journey remains intentional and fulfilling.

Here’s why your career needs an exit strategy ( and how to craft one, step by step)

6 Reasons Your Career Needs an Exit Plan