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“When or if we "quote, unquote" do not like our work, it is probably because we do not feel safe where we go to work. So when you say, what can we do?, the irony is that the best thing we can do is, well one option, is to quit.” quote by Simon Sinek
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“When or if we "quote, unquote" do not like our work, it is probably because we do not feel safe where we go to work. So when you say, what can we do?, the irony is that the best thing we can do is, well one option, is to quit.”

Simon Sinek

About This Quote

Source Speech: TED Talk “Start With Why”, Simon Sinek, 2009

Feeling unsafe at work leads to dissatisfaction; quitting can be a rational response when safety is absent.

In simple terms: Unsafe workplaces cause unhappiness; quitting may be the solution.

Key Takeaway

Assess workplace safety and consider alternatives before quitting.

Themes

workplace safety job satisfaction career decisions

Mood

frustrated reflective

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • performance reviews
  • career planning
  • stress management

Key Concepts

psychological safety organizational culture exit strategies

Questions to Reflect On

  • What changes could make your workplace feel safer?
  • Is quitting the only viable option?
A Different Perspective

Quitting may not address underlying issues and can have financial consequences.

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