by Laura Leigh Fields

Created on: August 15, 2008

There are many possible reasons for leaving a current job. Some of them are good while others are bad. Over the years, I have seen and heard of a fair share of both.

Many people leave their current jobs in the hopes of bettering themselves through schooling and other education options. They may want to be able to focus more time on studying and getting good grades. This is not a bad reason. There is no shame in better one's self.

If a better job opportunity comes along this is often a great reason for someone to put in a notice. If they can get more hours, better pay, or flexible schedules that they can better handle this is often a smart move.

A common reason for leaving a job is lack of transportation. With rising gas prices this is easy too see why. This can include a tore up vehicle or not having one at all. In some cases, carpool is not available. The commute can be too far to walk to. If someone doesn't have the means to get back and forth there is little else they can do in this situation.

Good childcare is often hard to find. It isn't always easy to find someone that can be trusted tending to children, if anyone is willing to do it at all. Babysitting and daycare can also be very expensive. For some people, it is easier to just stay home and watch the children themselves. Parents with special needs children often have no choice. They must stay home to care for and help their children to make sure their needs are properly tended to.

As much as we would like to think that the world is a happy place and we can all live in harmony, this is often not the case. Many people find themselves in undesirable situations with their employment through no fault of their own. In general this may be because of conflicts with the boss, co-workers, or intolerable customers. If someone is had enough then it is best not to try and force him or her to stay.

There are many physical ailments that sometimes can't be helped. In the cases of jobs that don't offer extended leaves, quitting might often be the only solution. If they become sick, must care for an ill family member, get affairs in order after a death, or they have personal issues to sort out; whether they like it or not, they may have to terminate their employment.

Each person will undoubtedly have their own code of work ethics and a set of rules in which they will follow. Of course the reasons can vary with each particular situation but it is best to have something else lined up before quitting a job. It is also a good idea to give a notice so that the current employer can find a replacement. They should want to keep their options open and if a job is left on a bad note, then the possibility of getting a good reference is probably out of the question.

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