The worst day at work is not the day to decide about work — let data decide, not emotion.
By painaimana (ไปไหนมานะ)
"Should I quit?" is usually asked after a terrible meeting or a sleepless night. But a big decision should come from the whole picture, not one day. Here is a four-sided frame that brings clarity.
Side 1: growth — are you better than a year ago?
Compare yourself to last year: new skills, new responsibilities, new perspectives? If the honest answer is "the same" two years running, that is a serious signal.
Side 2: energy — does the job fill or drain you?
Every job has tiring days. But if Monday mornings have felt heavy for months and weekends no longer restore you, the body is saying something the mind refuses to hear.
Side 3: people — do your manager and team make you better or worse?
People leave managers, not companies. If your manager is someone you learn from, hard work is still worth it. If they are the main source of suffering, try the third alternative (changing teams) before resigning.
Side 4: market — what is your value outside?
Before deciding, interview at 2–3 places even if you do not intend to move — to learn your market rate and demand for your skills. That data turns both "stay" and "go" into decisions based on reality.
- Score the 4 sides 1–5 on an ordinary day, not a bad one
- If 3 of 4 are low, start planning an exit; if only one is low, fix that side first
- Once decided, give yourself 90 days to prepare — no need to rush in one day
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