Should you Quit Your Job in 2026?

Are you feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure whether quitting your job is the right move?

In this video, I break down the clear signs it’s time to quit, the warning signals that mean you should start planning your exit, and the situations where staying put actually makes sense.

This is no-nonsense career advice based on patterns seen across thousands of professionals, so you can make a smart decision with clarity, not emotion.


00:00 – intro
00:07 – Who this video for?
00:17 – signs you should quit your job
00:35 – Category 1: Critical red flags (quit immediately)
00:43 – Red flag #1: Your mental health is declining
00:58 – Red flag #2: Toxic leadership and gaslighting
01:13 – Red flag #3: No growth or sponsorship
01:23 – Red flag #4: Your skills are stagnating
01:37 – Red flag #5: Company is in decline (layoffs, chaos)
01:56 – Why these situations don’t improve over time
02:01 – Category 2: Medium-risk signals (plan your exit)
02:10 – Signal #1: Underpaid with no path to catch up
02:23 – Signal #2: Being undervalued or invisible
02:35 – Signal #3: More workload, no opportunity
02:44 – Signal #4: Career-limiting mistake
02:56 – Signal #5: Misaligned long-term goals
03:11 – When discomfort means “plan,” not “panic”
03:15 – Category 3: Wait and assess (don’t quit yet)
03:28 – Situation #1: Missing one promotion
03:37 – Situation #2: Annoying coworkers (not toxic)
03:46 – Situation #3: Culture changes after merger
03:58 – Situation #4: New manager
04:05 – Situation #5: Early-career impatience
04:20 – Step back and assess before quitting
04:23 – Reality rules before you quit your job
04:26 – Rule #1: Don’t quit without a safety net
04:35 – Rule #2: Age and career stage matter
04:50 – Rule #3: Easier to find a job when employed
05:04 – Rule #4: Companies reward leverage, not loyalty
05:11 – Rule #5: Dignity matters more than titles
05:28 – Quitting is a life decision, not just career
05:39 – Next video recommendation