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Should you really quit your job, like Oprah?

May 24, 2026 · 25 min

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The researcher who coined the term, "The Great Resignation", says most of us are only one event away from quitting our jobs.

He calls them “jolts” and describes the one that led Oprah to quit her new job at 60 Minutes, and Jürgen Klopp to give up his successful role as manager of Liverpool FC.

What motivates us to quit, what should we consider before we do it?

Guest:

Professor Anthony C. Klotz, UCL School of Management, author Jolted, Why we Quit, When to Stay and Why it Matters

Look out for our companion episode Try This: how to quit in your podcast feed.

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