214: {Biz Tip Friday} When is the Right Time to Change Companies?

I’ve been getting one question a LOT lately….

When do you know it's the right time to change companies?

I know this can be a very difficult and often delicate topic.

So much of the time, when we're leaving companies, it becomes a very personal thing, and we discover people want to attack us.

First of all, please know that it is OK if you want to work with a different company, especially when you decide there’s a product or business model more aligned with your passion or mission.

What is important is that when you do make the decision to move to a different company, you do so with integrity and dignity

In this Biz Tip Friday, I’ll shed light on the things that you need to consider most when you’re considering leaving for a new company.   

 

Episode Quotes

"It's not a bad thing if someday you'll decide to change the course of your career."

"It's not about making the right decision. It's making a decision and then committing to make that decision right."

"Don't doubt yourself because that is the killer of success."

Listen to Learn

01:28 - Why it's OK to leave and join another company

04:21 - Ask Yourself: "Why are you considering leaving?"

05:46 - Decide... and stop straddling the fence

08:52 - How to build a staying power in a company