the confidence to leave as an advantage
func Career() Growth {
return WithConfidence().
ReadyToLeave().
OpenToStay().
ButNeverStuck()
}
the best negotiating position? being ready to walk away.
that moment hits: your job feels stale. first instinct? jump ship. but what if the problem isn’t the job - it’s what you’re doing in it?
here’s the power move: keep that “i want better” mindset, but pitch the change internally first. the fact that you’re ready to leave gives you leverage. you’re negotiating from strength, not desperation.
being ready to leave changes everything. your voice gets stronger. your ideas get bolder. your impact grows. suddenly, you’re not asking for permission - you’re offering opportunities.
maybe the company’s got room for you to pivot. new project. different role. more autonomy. you bring the fresh perspective, they bring the trust. boom: change without the chaos of starting over.
worst case? they say no. but that’s clarity, not rejection. it’s proof you’ve outgrown them, and leaving feels purposeful, not reactive.
this isn’t about threats. it’s about freedom.
when you know you can walk away, you stop accepting bullshit. you start creating real change. and sometimes, that change is exactly what everyone needed.
the best part? you often end up staying. not because you have to, but because you chose to. because you built something worth staying for.
freedom isn’t about leaving. it’s about knowing you can.
don’t threaten to leave. be ready to stay.
