【TED演讲稿】如何明智地离职而不断送自己的前程

TED演讲者：Gala Jackson / 加拉·杰克逊

演讲标题：How to quit your job -- without ruining your career / 如何明智地离职而不断送自己的前程

内容概要：Stuck in an unfulfilling or stagnant job? To achieve a smooth departure without burning bridges, try this three-step exit strategy from career coach Gala Jackson. She'll help you move on to your next position with courage, confidence and clarity.

你被困在没有成就感、没有晋升空间的工作中了吗？想要顺利离职而不自断退路，就来尝试下职业教练加拉·杰克逊（Gala Jackson）的离职三部曲吧。她将帮你勇敢、自信、目标清晰地投入下一份工作。

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【1】When you're fed up with your job, it can be tempting to do something big and dramatic.

当你厌倦了自己的工作, 很可能想去做一番惊天动地的大事业。

【2】To yell, "I quit!" during a meeting and peace out, or post a video on social media calling out your former employer.

你可能在工作会议上大喊一声 “我不干了！”然后一走了之。 抑或在社交媒体上发布一个视频, 点名指责自己的前任雇主。

【3】But quitting well can actually be an opportunity for growth.

但是,以恰当的方式离职 其实会给你带来成长的机遇。

【4】[The Way We Work] Quitting well is important, clearly, because it impacts many of us at some point in our career and because there are some bridges you just don't want to burn.

[我们的工作之道] 以恰当的方式离职显然是很重要的, 因为它会在我们职业生涯中的某个时刻 对我们产生影响。 另一个原因是, 我们不想断了自己的后路。

【5】Every industry is its own small world, and word can travel fast.

每个行业都是一个小圈子, 消息会传得很快。

【6】Quitting well is also important for you.

以恰当的方式离职对你自己也很重要。

【7】It's a time where you can practice caring for yourself and really clarify what you want and need when it comes to your future work life.

在离职期间,你可以学习照顾自己, 同时可以弄清楚自己在未来的工作中 想得到和需要的是什么。

【8】Here's how to leave your job with courage, confidence, and clarity.

以下的方式可以帮助你 勇敢自信且思路清晰地离职。

【9】First, I want you to find courage in leaving your job.

首先,我希望你能有离职的勇气。

【10】That requires some reflecting.

这需要你进行一些反思。

【11】The people I work with rarely go through the job search process because they want more money.

我的客户很少会因为想挣更多钱 去找新工作。

【12】There's almost always a deeper reason why they're moving on.

在换工作的背后, 通常都会有更深层次的原因。

【13】I want you to be able to identify exactly what that is.

我想让你明确找出 那个深层次的原因到底是什么。

【14】So what about this job felt out of alignment with your goals and values?

是因为这份工作 和你的目标及价值观不一致吗？

【15】What tasks and experiences did you enjoy, and which of your skills and strengths felt underutilized?

在目前的工作中, 你享受的任务和经历有哪些? 你感到自己的一些技能和优势 没有被充分发挥吗？

【16】What would make for a better fit in a work environment?

你认为怎样的工作环境更适合你呢？

【17】By pinning down those deeper issues, you can come back to them any time you feel unsure or scared.

通过确定这些深层次问题的答案, 任何时候当你感到不确定或害怕时, 都可以回头查看这些问题。

【18】Once you've asked those big questions, make a checklist for what you want in your next role.

在明确了这些重要的问题后, 可以列一张清单,写明自己 在下一份工作中想要的是什么。

【19】Now prioritize your list.

然后,给清单上的项目 做优先级排序。

【20】Maybe you feel drawn to work for a mission-driven company but don't care as much about its size.

可能你很想在 以任务为导向的公司里工作, 但是不会太介意公司的规模。

【21】Maybe you'd be cool with a commute for the right opportunity to really grow in a role.

可能你可以接受较长的通勤时间, 只要这个工作能给你提供 真正成长的好机会。

【22】Maybe you value decision-making responsibilities but don't rank creativity as highly.

可能你很注重能够制定决策的工作, 但是不太看中创造性。

【23】Maybe you're interested in a particular benefit, such as equity, and would be willing to rank salary a little lower.

可能你对公司的某种福利比较感兴趣, 例如你看中它的公平, 为此愿意把工资水平作为次要考虑因素。

【24】One thing I found to be really helpful is to imagine the strongest, boldest, most courageous version of yourself and ask, “What would that version of me be doing next if there was nothing in their way?"

我发现有个方法很有帮助, 那就是你可以想象 一个最强大、勇敢和无畏的自己, 然后问自己, “如果没有任何阻碍因素的话, 这个强大且勇敢的自己 接下来会做什么呢？”

【25】The goal with this question isn't to figure out everything for your career for the next 20 years.

问自己这个问题的目的并不是弄清楚 接下来 20 年里 你职业生涯的方方面面。

【26】It's just too big.

这个目标显然过大了。

【27】Instead, try to identify that step that will point you in the right direction, the one that will give you courage.

相反,你可以尝试找出 一个能给你指明正确方向并且 同时能给你勇气的下一步。

【28】And once you have it in mind, I want you to set some goals, but not outcome-based ones like, find a new job in three months or get a position in a major tech company.

想清楚后, 我建议你制定一些目标。 这些目标不要以结果为导向, 例如 3 个月内找到一份新工作, 抑或在大型科技公司找到一份工作等。

【29】Instead, I want you to set process-based goals as they're much more within your locus of control.

在制定目标时,应该以过程为导向, 因为过程是你更能掌控的。

【30】A great goal could be, "Every week, I want to reach out to someone new in my industry or network"

一个好的目标可以是这样的,比如, “每周,我要在自己行业或工作关系网中 结识一些新的朋友”

【31】or “Every day for the next 90 days, I want to dedicate 45 minutes to my job search."

或者“接下来 90 天中, 每天我都花 45 分钟 时间在找工作上。”

【32】You want to create great habits while you pursue your goals.

在实现这些目标的过程中, 最好能养成一些好习惯。

【33】You'll be more likely to achieve the outcomes you want.

那么你将更可能达到想要的结果。

【34】Second, I want you to have confidence in leaving your job.

其次,在离职时,请对自己充满自信。

【35】That means digging into the details.

这意味着我们要考虑一些细节问题。

【36】If you're leaving before having another job lined up, start by doing a financial checkup so you know how much it costs you to live each month.

如果你在离职时还没有找到下一份工作, 请先检查下自己的财务状况, 你需要知道一个月的生活成本是多少。

【37】Total up all your non-negotiable expenses to get that baseline figure and try to have three to six months in savings so you have a safety net and can handle emergencies.

把所有固定支出加起来, 算出最基本的生活费用。 尽量攒够能维持 3 到 6 个月生活的积蓄, 这样你就有了保障措施, 有能力去处理一些紧急情况。

【38】If you're in a country like the United States, where health insurance is often tied to your job, look into all of your options and get clear on what kind of plan will be best for you.

如果你在像美国这样的国家, 你的医疗保险通常会和工作挂钩, 那么请仔细研究所有可以选择的计划, 明确哪个计划会对你最有利。

【39】And while you're at it, comb through the nitty gritty of your package and know what vacation time and bonuses you'll be owed and how long you'll have to cash in any stock options.

在你离职之前, 请梳理下工作薪酬、 福利的细节问题, 了解清楚公司还欠你 哪些休假时间和奖金未兑现, 同时还要了解你持有的公司期权 需要多久才能变现。

【40】Essentially, this step is all about getting a holistic view of what your new financial reality will be, so there are no surprises.

这一步的目的其实 就是要从全局来了解 离职后你将面临怎样的财务现状, 从而防止出现意想不到的情况。

【41】Once you've reflected on what's next, gotten ready on the financial end, that should bring you to the place where you can leave your job with clarity.

当你已经考虑清楚接下来的方向, 在财务方面也做好了准备后, 那么你就可以 与你的工作“一刀两断”了。

【42】When you give notice, make sure to give the right amount of time.

当你提交辞职报告时, 一定要给雇主留足够的时间。

【43】Two weeks is customary in most places, but it may depend on your role and any new projects.

在大多数公司,惯例是需要 提前两周提出离职申请, 但是具体时间取决于你的职位及 是否在负责一些新的项目。

【44】Talk to your manager about how you can close things out on a good note and consider putting together a transition memo with the details on all of your responsibilities so others can step in and take them over.

和经理谈一谈如何 有头有尾地把工作收尾, 同时考虑写一份交接备忘录, 详细说明你所有的工作职责, 以帮助其他人顺利地 介入和接替你的工作。

【45】As you're getting ready to leave, think about strengthening relationships.

当你要离职时, 考虑下如何强化和同事的关系。

【46】Invite those people you're close to for lunch or coffee and tell them your plans.

你可以邀请和你关系好的同事 一起吃午饭或喝咖啡, 告诉他们你接下来的计划。

【47】Get their personal contact information, and lay the groundwork to stay in touch and really do it.

询问他们的私人联系方式, 从而有机会和他们保持联系, 并且真的要做到常联系。

【48】So many people don't.

但是,很多人都没能做到这一点。

【49】And while you're at it, reach out to those senior leaders you've always wanted to connect with but never have.

当你还在公司时, 去联系一下那些你总是想接触,但是一直没能联系上的高层领导。

【50】Ask them if they have a few minutes to chat.

问下他们是否有几分钟的时间 可以聊一聊。

【51】If you feel nervous about it, just be authentic and let curiosity be your guide.

如果你感到和领导聊天非常紧张, 做真实的自己就好,让好奇心来引导你。

【52】Why do you want to know this person?

你为什么想认识这个人？

【53】What do you hope to learn from them?

你想从他那里学到什么？

【54】Share that and there will likely be an open door, which is great because these relationships and connections can be so powerful to carry forward.

和领导聊聊这些话题, 你就可能为自己打开一扇门。 这是非常棒的一件事, 因为建立这些关系并维持下去, 将会对你今后产生巨大影响。

【55】If you have the resources, I also invite you to consider taking a career break, whether it's a couple of weeks or a couple of months.

如果你有足够积蓄, 那么我建议你考虑在职业生涯中 休整一段时间, 无论是几周,还是几个月。

【56】I've seen a lot of clients do this, and it can be so powerful.

我的很多客户都这么做, 休整给他们带来了很大的帮助。

【57】It puts you in an active position, sure of what you want and willing to wait for it rather than limiting your options to what's available right now.

你可以借此处于主动地位, 明确自己想要什么, 并愿意等待想要的机会, 而不仅仅局限于目前已有的工作选择。

【58】So instead of jumping right into looking for a job, take that time to debrief.

因此,离职后,不要匆忙去找工作, 而应该花些时间总结经验。

【59】Start sharing what you're looking for with your network.

告诉你圈子里认识的人, 你正在找哪方面的工作。

【60】It's much more likely that your next step will come through your network than through applications.

很可能你下一份工作 就是通过你的人脉获得的, 而不是自己投简历获得的。

【61】Don't worry about specific titles or specific companies.

不必纠结哪个职位或哪家公司。

【62】Just give them the vision of what you're looking to do and what your priorities are.

你只需要告诉他们 自己找工作的大体方向, 以及你最看重的地方就可以。

【63】This will help them get creative in thinking about where you could be a good fit.

这有助于他们发挥创意, 帮忙想你更适合哪个职位或公司。

【64】And get them to think of you when they hear things that could be a match.

同时,这也可以让他们在听说 适合你的职位时, 能想起你。

【65】Give them the broad target rather than limiting it to a tiny bullseye.

在工作机会方面, 给他们一个宽泛的目标, 而不是让他们局限于一个小小的靶心。

【66】If this feels icky, and it often does when it comes to networking, remember: it's a two-way street.

如果你觉得拉关系找工作令人讨厌, 在职场社交中, 这确实是一个给人添麻烦的事情。 请切记:这其实是双向的。

【67】You can help them achieve their goals, too.

你同样可以帮助他们去实现目标。

【68】And you might be surprised what opportunities can come as a result of these conversations.

和这些人的谈话, 可能会给你带来意想不到的机会。

【69】Perhaps they recommend you for a role at their company, giving you a much better chance at landing an interview.

或许他们会推荐你去应聘 他们公司的一个职位, 这会让你有更大可能性获得面试机会。

【70】Or maybe they mention you to someone else who can open doors for you.

又或许他们会向 可以为你打开一扇门的人提及你。

【71】The bottom line is that leaving a job, it's a chance to get to know yourself better.

最重要的一点是,离职 其实是一个让你更好了解自己的机会。

【72】It has the power to shake up the status quo and help you see those things that might not be so obvious.

离职可以让你踏出舒适圈,改变现状, 可以让你看到平时容易忽略的事情。

【73】So my advice is to hone in on what matters, and from there, you'll be able to chart your path.

因此,我的建议是,当你离职时, 专注那些对你重要的事情, 接着,你就能描绘出 未来职业发展之路。