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Quitting a job can feel exhilarating and intimidating at the same time. In a perfect world, you're leaving on good terms and have a supportive boss that offers you future opportunities for mentorship and references. Unfortunately, these circumstances are usually far from perfect. Many people leave their jobs because they're unhappy, and the source of this unhappiness typically comes from the people that they work for. There's many misconceptions about what to expect from this process, and how to handle the conversation with your employer when the time finally comes. We start this episode with a role play, giving you a real life example of how to handle a boss that reacts horribly to the news of you leaving. A situation like this can often be fraught with emotions on both sides, so it's important to be fully prepared going into the conversation. We breakdown how you can anticipate questions and objections from your boss, and what to do to prepare ahead of time. Whether you're quitting your job to work on a new business, or leaving for a better opportunity it's important to know your rights as an employee. These tips will help you stay calm and at ease throughout the process, and remember - it's only one conversation. Soon you'll be on your way to a happier you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.