Should I quit my job? decision tree
Not every decision has a payoff you can put a number on. This flow sorts the quit-or-stay question by what is actually wrong, and ends each path in a next move you can take this week.
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Should I quit my job?
The tree
The decision in plain words
Start with the real problem: the manager, the work itself, burnout, or a better offer.
Walk it yourself, or share the link with someone who is stuck. If the answer turns out to be a job offer, open the job-offer template and put numbers on it.
The tree as text
# Flow tree (no payoffs): a consumer "should I" guide
Should I quit my job? [decision]
The problem is my manager
Could I move team internally? [decision]
Yes
Ask for a transfer before resigning
No
Start job hunting while employed
The problem is the work itself
Is it the career or just this role? [decision]
This role
Look for the same role elsewhere
The whole career
Test the new path on the side first
I'm burned out
Can I take leave or reduce hours? [decision]
Yes
Take the break, then reassess
No
Plan an exit with 3-6 months of savings
I have a better offer
Compare the offers side by side # use the "Accept the new job offer?" templateRelated templates
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Go deeper
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- Expected value and decision trees
- Analysis calculator: paste this tree and see the working, step by step
Make this decision your own.
Open the template, change the options and numbers, and the best option updates as you type.