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By: Kathy Kent Toney, CEO & Founder of Kent Business Solutions  Image by LoggaWiggler from Pixabay Life seems to be abundant with transitions lately, doesn't it? We've all experienced challenging changes, some by our choice, others thrust upon us. Sometimes it may feel like our career is going up in flames! There are those departures from places we wished to stay, be it a job or a physical relocation, where circumstances nudged us away. Then, there are instances where bridges burned around us, urging us to bail out quickly! Either way, it’s not fun, but how you handle these situations can make all the difference in the world. For example, you can:
By doing so, you can exit with integrity, self-respect, and goodwill. Here are three approaches to consider: 1. Recognize the Right Time to Move On It might seem obvious, but amid life's chaos, it's challenging to identify when it's time to leave. Consider this: how often have we overstayed in a job that yielded unsatisfactory results? I've been there too many times! Here's one instance: I moved to Kansas City, knew no one, and took any job available—an admin role at a reputable company. I admire admins, but it wasn't my forte. Despite a good boss, signs were clear:
From this, I've learned to spot these signs and act accordingly. Advice: Once you recognize these cues, weigh your options. If you stay, think about why you feel the way you do and seek resolution. 2. Prevent Bridges from Burning Down In a similar job scenario, tensions rose with new leadership, and they were firing employees at will--those who didn't fit into their good 'ol boy club. I saw the writing on the wall. Luckily, I secured a better job before they got around to firing me. Upon resigning, I chose not to confirm their negative perceptions. I documented procedures for my role, though not requested. Throughout, I remained respectful. Surprisingly, it made an impact! Management accepted my notice and granted an early exit with pay—a win! Advice: In such moments, rise above your situation; retaliation won't help. Preserve bridges--you might need them later. 3. Ensure a Smooth Transition Do something like what I did (create desktop procedures). That way, the new person will more likely adjust to their role more seamlessly. Advice: Support the next person taking on your role. If you are in a spot like I was, doing so might even reshape perceptions of difficult leaders about you. Tips like these only scratch the surface. Leaving with intention and grace fosters satisfaction, respect, and integrity—qualities we would do well to embrace. # # # On the subject of burnt bridges, many firms feel scorched by failed IT projects, hesitant to venture there again. If that’s you, I’d love for you to check Michael Cantu’s and my book, No-Nonsense Digital Transformation! We wrote it with these rightfully cautious leaders in mind. If you’d like to learn how to successfully plan for and execute IT projects, then click the button below!
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