Advice Quote by Louis Freeh
“I have always said to myself, 'I never want to say I'm leaving a job because I want to spend more time with my family.' I feel sorry for people when they say that. But my advice to them is that you shouldn't have taken the job in the first place.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business Leadership Podcast, 2015
People often rationalize leaving jobs for family, but the real issue is poor initial job choice.
In simple terms: Bad job choices lead to false excuses.
Key Takeaway
Choose jobs aligning with personal values.
Themes
career
family
decision‑making
Mood
reflective
practical
Type
career
self‑help
When to use this quote
- career planning
- family time
- job interviews
Key Concepts
rationalization
job satisfaction
life balance
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly drives job satisfaction?
- How can you assess job fit early?
A Different Perspective
People may blame family for bad jobs.
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