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Leaving a Job

Navigating the decision to leave a job can be challenging, especially when a more lucrative opportunity arises. Jordan Harbinger advises that while it might feel uncomfortable to leave a position after just a month, sometimes the financial benefits are too significant to ignore. He suggests being upfront with your current employer about the new opportunity, emphasizing gratitude and offering to assist with the transition 1.

You can't give up $200,000 or more this year, just because you don't want to hurt these people's feelings.

--- Jordan Harbinger

Gabriel Mizrahi adds a creative twist, proposing that one could leverage their new role to help the former employer find a replacement, potentially turning an awkward situation into a win-win 1.

   

Balancing Careers

Balancing multiple career paths requires careful consideration of long-term goals and immediate needs. Gabriel Mizrahi shares a story of someone who, after a challenging year, found themselves juggling a medical device job and a burgeoning recruiting business 2. The recruiting business, although initially slow, eventually offered significant financial rewards and future partnership opportunities.

I cannot in good conscience dedicate myself to both jobs, but I feel extremely guilty quitting the medical supply business so soon.

--- Gabriel Mizrahi

Jordan Harbinger empathizes with the guilt of leaving a job but highlights the importance of pursuing what aligns best with one's aspirations 2.