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How people think, every experience is worth having, and how to tell my boss I’m quitting to go freelance?
How people think
One hundred billion people have walked the earth's surface, with nearly eight billion still alive today. Everyone has a story to tell, but only a few of us have a microphone (and the courage to tell it).
Each of us has seen and thought in our own way. Some people witnessed things they couldn't believe were real.
However, there are some behaviors that are universal across generations and geographies.
Circumstances change, but people’s reactions don’t.
Our technology evolves, but our fears, blind spots, and gullibility do not.
In his article “How people think”, Morgan Housel walks you through 17 of the most common aspects of how people think.
Every experience is worth having
I don't remember telling stories about the easy times. Those moments just pass by and are rarely remembered. It's the tough times that we have the most interesting stories about.
Junhan's visual illustrates this very well:
We don't remember the easy times. It's the tough times that we reminisce about. pic.twitter.com/4SeaVySs2G
— Junhan (@junhanchin) March 31, 2022
How to tell my boss I’m quitting to go freelance?
With the rise of remote work many folks who worked in the office want to give freelancing a chance. It's not surprising, because freelancing has a lot of benefits.
But how do I tell my boss I'm quitting to go freelance?
Begin with a thank you for the chance to work here, and so on. Declare that you're leaving and that you've given your notice. Maintain a professional attitude and keep the details as tight as possible. It's never easy, but as someone who has been on both sides of the debate, I believe that less is more.
Inform them that you have an exciting opportunity that will help you achieve your professional and personal goals. It is entirely up to you whether or not you provide any details about what that entails. Thank them for assisting you in getting to that point in your career. Even though they are disappointed and have extra work to do to replace you, it gives them a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Any sane employer will take it in stride.
There are a million different ways to say it. If you really need a brief script, you could look it up on Google. But, in terms of the thought process, I recommend two things:
Don't be annoying or burn any bridges. Healthy connections will be more important to you in the future than ever before.
Maintain a positive attitude about your current job, but don't be apologetic or hesitant to leave. It may be more difficult to resist this if you are a people-pleaser, but it is necessary for your own self-esteem. If you have a toxic boss, they may see this as an opportunity to harass you.