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Originally published June 12, 2013<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the hit show “The Office”, character Oscar Martinez describes his fascination with his boss’ quitting his job: “I love a good quitting story. It makes me feel like I have control over my own life. Gives me hope. Maybe I will have one of own someday.” There is something very liberating and fulfilling about hearing a colleague’s quitting story. Told well, it can even be quite motivating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And there’s something validating about hearing someone you trained to replace you vent to you and something just as motivating about hearing a coworker describe reasons for quitting. It’s why we ask “why” so much when someone announces they’re leaving an employer. We crave validation and seek it in the answers we hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday night I entertained some friends at home, and conversation turned to the struggles of finding work in the current economy. I’m no stranger to these challenges, only recently obtaining work after a considerable sabbatical from industry. A former classmate opined about getting stuck in subpar jobs as a means of survival, and I know that story all too well also. It occurs to me that when we feel “stuck” in a job that way, hearing about someone being so bold as to quit in uncertain economic times is what inspires hope. There is an image of control when that happens, a message that the economy doesn’t control our ability to find work we want to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two of my coworkers recently found other work where they feel they will be more fulfilled. The announcements served to restore belief that I don’t have to settle for less or to allow others’ devaluation of my skills and abilities be an influence over my self-confidence. Sad, because I love my colleagues, I love what I do, and I have great faith in the impact of my work there. Still, I know I can do – and have done – significantly better with renewed faith in my abilities. That’s the motivating power of a good quitting story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever been motivated or inspired by a good quitting story? Share in comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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