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Signs Its Time to Resign
How to Know When to Walk Away
Every morning feels like a battle—you wake up already dreading the day ahead, working in a job you hate. The thought of logging in, showing up, and slogging through endless emails makes your stomach turn. The signs its time to resign.
Logging in, the day has started, and slogging through endless emails makes your stomach turn.
If "I hate my job" has become your daily mantra, it's more than just frustration. I feel your pain. Maybe it's time to step back and ask yourself: Is it time to move on?
I mentor, coach and guide people to escape the job they hate.
I have been helping folk like you since 2005.
I created MENTORaUS.com to give practical and proven tips, tricks and strategies to move you from a job you hate to doing something you love.
Within this website I share my knowledge, wisdom and experience culminating from the hundreds of hours listening and teaching folk just like you to make a change.
It will not be easy but it will be well worth your time and effort, I guarantee.
I have been where you are.
I know what it feels like to hate your job.
I know what it is like to get out, quit, change and build a life you enjoy.
Whether it is finding a job you love or finding a pathway to building a business.
It is my turn to pass it on, to pay it forward.
Life is short my friend so the sooner you control your destiny the better.
Megan's Story
Megan had spent eight years in her corporate job—climbing the ladder, playing the game, and convincing herself she was lucky to have stability. But every morning, a weight pressed heavy on her. Her creativity was stifled, her energy drained, and she no longer believed in the company’s mission.
One day, she found herself sitting in a bathroom stall, scrolling through job listings—her heart pounding with a mix of fear and hope.
That’s when she realized the signs its time to resign.
Megan found herself sitting in a bathroom stall, scrolling through job listings—her heart pounding.
If Megan’s story feels familiar, you’re not alone. Megan went through all the steps I have listed below. Then she took action.
Many people stay in jobs that drain them—held back by fear, obligation, or the hope that things might change.
But how do you know when it’s truly time to walk away? Here’s what to look for.
The Clear Signs Its Time to Resign
1. You Say "I Hate My Job" Every Day
Let’s start with the obvious. If "I hate my job" is your daily mantra, you don’t need more signs—you already have your answer.
If your company’s values no longer align with your own,
staying will only create anger,
hatred and
internal conflict within you.
Key Questions:
Do you feel your work has any meaning?
Are you proud to tell people where you work?
Does the company prioritize profits over people?
If you feel disconnected from your work’s purpose, it’s time to find something better. It the signs its time to resign.
It’s decision time to find something better.
7. Your Skills Are Wasting Away
You’re capable of so much more than what your job allows.
If you’re stuck in repetitive tasks with no room to use your talents, you’re being underutilized.
Staying in a job that doesn’t challenge you will slowly erode your confidence and passion.
What to do:
List your skills and compare them to your job responsibilities.
If there’s a gap, look for roles that align with your strengths.
How to Prepare for Resignation
Resigning doesn’t mean jumping without a parachute.
Here’s how to do it wisely:
✅ Build an Emergency Fund – Aim for 3-6 months of savings to ease the transition. ✅ Update Your Resume & LinkedIn – Highlight your achievements and skills.
Network Like Crazy – Go to industry events and chamber of commerce functions etc. Network, baby network.
✅ Network Like Crazy – Start connecting with industry professionals now. ✅ Have a Plan – Know your next steps, whether it’s a new job, freelancing, or further education. ✅ Resign Professionally – Write a formal resignation letter and leave on good terms. Leave professionally – Please, no emotional exits.
Conclusion
Leaving a job is hard, but
staying in a job you hate is harder.
If you constantly say, "I hate my job," and this content resonates with you, do something about it.
Trust yourself.
You deserve a career that excites, challenges and fulfils you.
Don’t let fear keep you in a place that no longer serves you and indeed deserves you.
Leap, you might find something better waiting on the other side.
You will look back and consider this could be the best decision you ever made.
How do I. know this?
Because I have been where you are now.
I have mentored scores of guys where you are now.
Reach out.
You have nothing to lose.
It will not cost you a dime.
Let me help and mentor you to are far far greater future.
This I guarantee.
Drop a comment below or reach out, I would love to hear your story. I am here ready to help you.
If you’re feeling trapped in a job you hate, I’d love to hear your story. Drop a comment below or reach out—let’s talk about how you’re planning your next big move!
You got this.
Now, go do something about it.
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“HOW TO KNOW IT IS TIME TO QUIT MY JOB,” by Ive Hadinuff In the dim glow of the office lights, a weary soul contemplates the subtle whispers of extreme discontent echoing through the cubicles.
Hello, I'm Daryl Pratt creator of MENTORaUS.com
I have been mentoring folk like you since 2005.
I built this site so I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the hundreds of hours of listening and mentoring folk to make a change.
Life is short my friend so the sooner you control your destiny the better.
It will not be easy but it will be fulfilling, I can guarantee.
There is nothing so powerful as an idea whose time has come!
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If I had my time over, I'd learn from the billionaire... not work for him. The problem is we don't get mentoring, we get to work our butt off so the boss