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

Although leaving a job can be a way to find happiness, it is not always necessary or advisable. "Don't Call It Quits" provides tools to help individuals feel more engaged and fulfilled in their current roles, without requiring a career change. Author Shana Lebowitz Gaynor offers practical strategies based on scientific research and the experiences of workplace experts, helping readers identify their values, shift their expectations, and thrive in their current positions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

“Why dont 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.

If you're feeling stuck in your current job and unsure of how to make a change, Don't Call It Quits is a must-read. With its practical advice and inspiring stories, this book will help you find the joy and fulfillment you crave in your work, even without leaving your current position. So why wait? Pick up a copy today and start living a more fulfilling and rewarding career!

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 160 x 237 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781264285242