Quit Prep Reflection Workbook

1. Introduction & Overview

Welcome to Your Career Transition Journey

This workbook is designed to guide you through one of the most important professional decisions you'll make: leaving your current job. Whether you're seeking new opportunities, career advancement, or a complete career change, this comprehensive guide will help you navigate the transition with confidence and professionalism.

Research-Based Approach

This workbook incorporates evidence-based strategies from career transition research, including the Transtheoretical Model of change, professional resignation best practices, and proven networking techniques.

How to Use This Workbook

Reflect

Complete self-assessment exercises and reflection prompts

Plan

Use checklists and timeline tools to organize your transition

Execute

Apply professional strategies for a successful transition

2. Self-Assessment

Career Reflection Questions

What aspects of your current job do you find most fulfilling?

What challenges or frustrations are you experiencing?

What would your ideal work environment look like?

Where do you see yourself professionally in 5 years?

3. Decision Framework

Pros and Cons Analysis

Reasons to Leave (Pros)

Reasons to Stay (Cons)

Decision Statement

Based on your analysis above, write your decision statement:

4. Pre-Resignation Preparation

Information Gathering

Company Policies Research

Notice period required:

Vacation payout policy:

Immediate departure likelihood:

Key Contacts to Preserve

5. Resignation Planning

Resignation Strategy

Timing Considerations

Preferred resignation date:

Preferred last day:

Best day of week to resign:

Best time of day:

Communication Plan

Person to notify first:

Method of initial notification:

Team notification approach:

Resignation Letter Template

Date:

Recipient Name and Title:

Letter Body:

Conversation Preparation

Key points to communicate:

Potential questions and your responses:

What you will NOT discuss:

6. Transition Management

Knowledge Transfer Plan

Current Projects and Status

Project Name	Status	Priority	Handover To

Key Responsibilities Documentation

Notice Period Action Plan

Week 1: Immediate Actions

Meet with supervisor to discuss transition plan

Identify critical tasks and deadlines

Begin documenting processes and procedures

Week 2: Knowledge Transfer

Train replacement or team members

Complete knowledge transfer documentation

Participate in exit interview if scheduled

Final Days: Wrap-up

Return company property and equipment

Send farewell message to team

Update LinkedIn and professional profiles

7. Financial Planning

Financial Impact Calculator

Current Financial Position

Current monthly salary:

Accrued vacation days:

Emergency fund available:

Monthly expenses:

Transition Costs

Gap between jobs (weeks):

COBRA insurance cost:

Job search expenses:

Relocation costs (if applicable):

Financial Readiness Assessment

Complete the fields above to assess your financial readiness for the transition. Ensure you have adequate emergency funds to cover the gap period and transition costs.

8. Networking & Relationships

Professional Relationship Mapping

Key Relationships to Maintain

Mentors and Sponsors:

Peer Colleagues:

Direct Reports/Team Members:

External Network

Industry Contacts:

Clients/Customers:

Vendors/Partners:

Reference Strategy

Professional References

Name	Relationship	Contact Info	Permission Asked
			Yes
			Yes
			Yes

Farewell Communication Plan

Farewell message draft (for team/colleagues):

LinkedIn connection message:

Personal contact information to share:

9. Action Planning & Timeline

Personal Action Plan

My target resignation date:

My key priorities for the next 30 days:

Potential obstacles and solutions:

Success metrics for my transition:

10. Resources & Templates

Email Templates

Resignation Email Follow-up

Subject: Resignation Follow-up - [Your Name]

Dear [Manager Name],

Following our conversation today, I wanted to confirm in writing that my last day of employment will be [Date]. I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition and am available to discuss how best to hand over my responsibilities.

Thank you for your understanding.

Best regards,
[Your Name]

Reference Request Email

Subject: Reference Request - [Your Name]

Dear [Name],

I hope this email finds you well. I'm reaching out to ask if you would be willing to serve as a professional reference for me as I transition to a new role.

I've greatly valued our working relationship and believe your perspective on my [specific skills/contributions] would be valuable to potential employers.

If you're comfortable providing a reference, I'd be happy to provide you with details about the types of positions I'm pursuing.

Thank you for considering this request.