Emergency Exit: What to Know Before You Quit

Have you ever had one of those days when you’ve reached the breaking point, wanting to quit your job on the spot, and make a fast exit?

Perhaps, deep down, you've already decided to leave and one incident was just the last straw. Your gut reaction, of course, is to walk away and never look back. This exact situation played out in the life of one career flight attendant, who made national news Monday after an altercation with a passenger aboard a JetBlue flight.

But before you cross the point of no return, is it best to give yourself a time out to rethink? How do you approach this with your manager? What’s next in your career? Should you wait until you’re hired for another job?

So if you’re fed up and thinking about quitting your job, take a moment to read these articles from the Monster.com Career Advice center:

1. Before blurting out “I quit,” think through your job situation and how quitting might affect your future.

2. Not happy at your current job? Does that mean it’s definitely time to quit? Maybe, but it's also important to know why you aren't happy and why it might be time to go.

3. Quitting a job leaves you in a bad situation when interviewing for new roles. Remember, you’ll need a good answer to the question, "Why did you leave your last job?"

Have you ever abruptly up and quit a job? What did you do? How did it impact your career? Tell us in the comments field below.

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