How to Quit Your Job — Without Ruining Your Career | The Way We Work, a TED series

When you're fed up with your job,

翻译人员: Lili W 校对人员: Yip Yan Yeung

当你厌倦了自己的工作，

it can be tempting to do something big and dramatic.

很可能想去做一番惊天动地的大事业。

To yell, "I quit!" during a meeting and peace out,

你可能在工作会议上大喊一声 “我不干了！”然后一走了之。

or post a video on social media calling out your former employer.

抑或在社交媒体上发布一个视频， 点名指责自己的前任雇主。

But quitting well can actually be an opportunity for growth.

但是，以恰当的方式离职 其实会给你带来成长的机遇。

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Quitting well is important, clearly,

以恰当的方式离职显然是很重要的，

because it impacts many of us at some point in our career

因为它会在我们职业生涯中的某个时刻 对我们产生影响。

and because there are some bridges you just don't want to burn.

另一个原因是， 我们不想断了自己的后路。

Every industry is its own small world, and word can travel fast.

每个行业都是一个小圈子， 消息会传得很快。

Quitting well is also important for you.

以恰当的方式离职对你自己也很重要。

It's a time where you can practice caring for yourself

在离职期间，你可以学习照顾自己，

and really clarify what you want and need

同时可以弄清楚自己在未来的工作中

when it comes to your future work life.

想得到和需要的是什么。

Here's how to leave your job with courage, confidence, and clarity.

以下的方式可以帮助你 勇敢自信且思路清晰地离职。

First, I want you to find courage in leaving your job.

首先，我希望你能有离职的勇气。

That requires some reflecting.

这需要你进行一些反思。

The people I work with rarely go through the job search process

我的客户很少会因为想挣更多钱

because they want more money.

去找新工作。

There's almost always a deeper reason why they're moving on.

在换工作的背后， 通常都会有更深层次的原因。

I want you to be able to identify exactly what that is.

我想让你明确找出 那个深层次的原因到底是什么。

So what about this job felt out of alignment

是因为这份工作

with your goals and values?

和你的目标及价值观不一致吗？

What tasks and experiences did you enjoy,

在目前的工作中， 你享受的任务和经历有哪些?

and which of your skills and strengths felt underutilized?

你感到自己的一些技能和优势 没有被充分发挥吗？

What would make for a better fit in a work environment?

你认为怎样的工作环境更适合你呢？

By pinning down those deeper issues,

通过确定这些深层次问题的答案，

you can come back to them any time you feel unsure or scared.

任何时候当你感到不确定或害怕时， 都可以回头查看这些问题。

Once you've asked those big questions,

在明确了这些重要的问题后，

make a checklist for what you want in your next role.

可以列一张清单，写明自己 在下一份工作中想要的是什么。

Now prioritize your list.

然后，给清单上的项目 做优先级排序。

Maybe you feel drawn to work for a mission-driven company

可能你很想在 以任务为导向的公司里工作，

but don't care as much about its size.

但是不会太介意公司的规模。

Maybe you'd be cool with a commute

可能你可以接受较长的通勤时间，

for the right opportunity to really grow in a role.

只要这个工作能给你提供 真正成长的好机会。

Maybe you value decision-making responsibilities

可能你很注重能够制定决策的工作，

but don't rank creativity as highly.

但是不太看中创造性。

Maybe you’re interested in a particular benefit, such as equity,

可能你对公司的某种福利比较感兴趣， 例如你看中它的公平，

and would be willing to rank salary a little lower.

为此愿意把工资水平作为次要考虑因素。

One thing I found to be really helpful is to imagine the strongest, boldest,

我发现有个方法很有帮助， 那就是你可以想象

most courageous version of yourself

一个最强大、勇敢和无畏的自己，

and ask, “What would that version of me be doing next

然后问自己， “如果没有任何阻碍因素的话，

if there was nothing in their way?"

这个强大且勇敢的自己 接下来会做什么呢？”

The goal with this question isn't to figure out everything for your career

问自己这个问题的目的并不是弄清楚

for the next 20 years.

接下来 20 年里 你职业生涯的方方面面。

It's just too big.

这个目标显然过大了。

Instead, try to identify that step

相反，你可以尝试找出

that will point you in the right direction,

一个能给你指明正确方向并且

the one that will give you courage.

同时能给你勇气的下一步。

And once you have it in mind, I want you to set some goals,

想清楚后， 我建议你制定一些目标。

but not outcome-based ones like, find a new job in three months

这些目标不要以结果为导向， 例如 3 个月内找到一份新工作，

or get a position in a major tech company.

抑或在大型科技公司找到一份工作等。

Instead, I want you to set process-based goals

在制定目标时，应该以过程为导向，

as they're much more within your locus of control.

因为过程是你更能掌控的。

A great goal could be,

一个好的目标可以是这样的，比如，

"Every week, I want to reach out to someone new in my industry or network"

“每周，我要在自己行业或工作关系网中 结识一些新的朋友”

or “Every day for the next 90 days,

或者“接下来 90 天中，

I want to dedicate 45 minutes to my job search."

每天我都花 45 分钟 时间在找工作上。”

You want to create great habits while you pursue your goals.

在实现这些目标的过程中， 最好能养成一些好习惯。

You'll be more likely to achieve the outcomes you want.

那么你将更可能达到想要的结果。

Second, I want you to have confidence in leaving your job.

其次，在离职时，请对自己充满自信。

That means digging into the details.

这意味着我们要考虑一些细节问题。

If you're leaving before having another job lined up,

如果你在离职时还没有找到下一份工作，

start by doing a financial checkup

请先检查下自己的财务状况，

so you know how much it costs you to live each month.

你需要知道一个月的生活成本是多少。

Total up all your non-negotiable expenses to get that baseline figure

把所有固定支出加起来， 算出最基本的生活费用。

and try to have three to six months in savings

尽量攒够能维持 3 到 6 个月生活的积蓄，

so you have a safety net and can handle emergencies.

这样你就有了保障措施， 有能力去处理一些紧急情况。

If you're in a country like the United States,

如果你在像美国这样的国家，

where health insurance is often tied to your job,

你的医疗保险通常会和工作挂钩，

look into all of your options

那么请仔细研究所有可以选择的计划，

and get clear on what kind of plan will be best for you.

明确哪个计划会对你最有利。

And while you're at it,

在你离职之前，

comb through the nitty gritty of your package

请梳理下工作薪酬、 福利的细节问题，

and know what vacation time and bonuses you'll be owed

了解清楚公司还欠你 哪些休假时间和奖金未兑现，

and how long you'll have to cash in any stock options.

同时还要了解你持有的公司期权 需要多久才能变现。

Essentially, this step is all about getting a holistic view

这一步的目的其实 就是要从全局来了解

of what your new financial reality will be,

离职后你将面临怎样的财务现状，

so there are no surprises.

从而防止出现意想不到的情况。

Once you've reflected on what's next, gotten ready on the financial end,

当你已经考虑清楚接下来的方向， 在财务方面也做好了准备后，

that should bring you to the place where you can leave your job with clarity.

那么你就可以 与你的工作“一刀两断”了。

When you give notice, make sure to give the right amount of time.

当你提交辞职报告时， 一定要给雇主留足够的时间。

Two weeks is customary in most places,

在大多数公司，惯例是需要 提前两周提出离职申请，

but it may depend on your role and any new projects.

但是具体时间取决于你的职位及 是否在负责一些新的项目。

Talk to your manager about how you can close things out on a good note

和经理谈一谈如何 有头有尾地把工作收尾，

and consider putting together a transition memo

同时考虑写一份交接备忘录，

with the details on all of your responsibilities

详细说明你所有的工作职责，

so others can step in and take them over.

以帮助其他人顺利地 介入和接替你的工作。

As you're getting ready to leave,

当你要离职时，

think about strengthening relationships.

考虑下如何强化和同事的关系。

Invite those people you're close to for lunch or coffee

你可以邀请和你关系好的同事 一起吃午饭或喝咖啡，

and tell them your plans.

告诉他们你接下来的计划。

Get their personal contact information,

询问他们的私人联系方式，

and lay the groundwork to stay in touch and really do it.

从而有机会和他们保持联系， 并且真的要做到常联系。

So many people don't.

但是，很多人都没能做到这一点。

And while you're at it,

当你还在公司时，

reach out to those senior leaders you’ve always wanted to connect with

去联系一下那些你总是想接触，

but never have.

但是一直没能联系上的高层领导。

Ask them if they have a few minutes to chat.

问下他们是否有几分钟的时间 可以聊一聊。

If you feel nervous about it,

如果你感到和领导聊天非常紧张，

just be authentic and let curiosity be your guide.

做真实的自己就好，让好奇心来引导你。

Why do you want to know this person?

你为什么想认识这个人？

What do you hope to learn from them?

你想从他那里学到什么？

Share that and there will likely be an open door,

和领导聊聊这些话题， 你就可能为自己打开一扇门。

which is great because these relationships and connections

这是非常棒的一件事， 因为建立这些关系并维持下去，

can be so powerful to carry forward.

将会对你今后产生巨大影响。

If you have the resources,

如果你有足够积蓄，

I also invite you to consider taking a career break,

那么我建议你考虑在职业生涯中 休整一段时间，

whether it's a couple of weeks or a couple of months.

无论是几周，还是几个月。

I’ve seen a lot of clients do this, and it can be so powerful.

我的很多客户都这么做， 休整给他们带来了很大的帮助。

It puts you in an active position, sure of what you want

你可以借此处于主动地位，

and willing to wait for it

明确自己想要什么， 并愿意等待想要的机会，

rather than limiting your options to what's available right now.

而不仅仅局限于目前已有的工作选择。

So instead of jumping right into looking for a job,

因此，离职后，不要匆忙去找工作，

take that time to debrief.

而应该花些时间总结经验。

Start sharing what you're looking for with your network.

告诉你圈子里认识的人， 你正在找哪方面的工作。

It's much more likely that your next step will come through your network

很可能你下一份工作 就是通过你的人脉获得的，

than through applications.

而不是自己投简历获得的。

Don't worry about specific titles or specific companies.

不必纠结哪个职位或哪家公司。

Just give them the vision of what you're looking to do

你只需要告诉他们 自己找工作的大体方向，

and what your priorities are.

以及你最看重的地方就可以。

This will help them get creative

这有助于他们发挥创意，

in thinking about where you could be a good fit.

帮忙想你更适合哪个职位或公司。

And get them to think of you when they hear things

同时，这也可以让他们在听说 适合你的职位时，

that could be a match.

能想起你。

Give them the broad target

在工作机会方面， 给他们一个宽泛的目标，

rather than limiting it to a tiny bullseye.

而不是让他们局限于一个小小的靶心。

If this feels icky,

如果你觉得拉关系找工作令人讨厌，

and it often does when it comes to networking,

在职场社交中， 这确实是一个给人添麻烦的事情。

remember: it’s a two-way street.

请切记：这其实是双向的。

You can help them achieve their goals, too.

你同样可以帮助他们去实现目标。

And you might be surprised what opportunities can come

和这些人的谈话，

可能会给你带来意想不到的机会。

as a result of these conversations.

Perhaps they recommend you for a role at their company,

或许他们会推荐你去应聘 他们公司的一个职位，

giving you a much better chance at landing an interview.

这会让你有更大可能性获得面试机会。

Or maybe they mention you to someone else who can open doors for you.

又或许他们会向 可以为你打开一扇门的人提及你。

The bottom line is that leaving a job,

最重要的一点是，离职

it's a chance to get to know yourself better.

其实是一个让你更好了解自己的机会。

It has the power to shake up the status quo

离职可以让你踏出舒适圈，改变现状，

and help you see those things that might not be so obvious.

可以让你看到平时容易忽略的事情。

So my advice is to hone in on what matters,

因此，我的建议是，当你离职时， 专注那些对你重要的事情，

and from there, you'll be able to chart your path.

接着，你就能描绘出 未来职业发展之路。