Don’t Call It Quits: Turn the Job You Have into the Job You Love

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You don’t need to leave your job to feel happier at work“Why don’t you just quit?” If you’re unfulfilled by your job, you’ve likely been asked this question before. But the truth is, it’s not always necessary or even advisable to make a career change in order to enjoy work more. For those who can’t reasonably leave a stable position right now—and for anyone who wants to feel happier at work—Don’t Call It Quits is essential reading.

Shana Lebowitz Gaynor, a journalist who’s spent years covering career development, provides the tools you need to feel more engaged at work, reclaim agency in your career, and find freedom and happiness—without upending your life with a job change. Lebowitz Gaynor’s pro tips and smart strategies are backed by scientific research and the experiences of a diverse group of workplace experts.

These insights will help readers learn how to shift their expectations around meaningful work, identify their values, and recognize what’s motivating them to stay put. Most importantly, the advice in this book will help readers stop feeling stuck and start seizing opportunities to thrive in the same role. You’ll learn how to:

Tell a different story about your career trajectory

Pinpoint what you hate about your job — and start fixing it

Figure out what meaning and impact look like for you

Tailor your role to your skills and interests, even without your boss’ input

Find one thing you love about your work

Expand your identity beyond your job title

Shana Lebowitz Gaynor  writes the HR Insider column for Business Insider, where she covers career development, leadership, human resources management, and workplace culture. She’s published guides to getting hired at Goldman Sachs and Salesforce and an analysis on burnout among US workers. She’s also moderated events at the Harvard Business School Club of New York City, the ASU-GSV Summit, and the exclusive women’s network Chief. Her passion is helping people feel happier and reclaim agency in their careers.

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