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WHAT IT TAKES TO LEAVE YOUR JOB

Business - B2-C1 | Advance Level

8 $

Jul. 11 Sat , 19:00 USA

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Description

In this advanced lesson, the students will examine the practical and emotional factors involved in quitting a job to pursue a business, passion project, or career change. They will evaluate financial readiness, risk tolerance, and the sacrifices required during transition periods. Through structured discussion, learners will compare ideal expectations with real-world constraints. The goal is to help students develop realistic decision-making skills around major career moves.

Session Activities

1: Have you ever been tempted to quit a job without a clear plan?

2: Would you rather change careers too early or too late?

3: In your culture, is quitting a job seen as brave or irresponsible?

1: Do you have any career “what ifs”? What are they?

2: How many months of financial runway do you think someone should have before quitting a job?

3: How long would you commit to a career pivot before deciding to continue or stop?

4: If your plan failed, how comfortable would you be asking your parents or family for support?

5: Which sacrifices would be hardest for you to accept: less travel, reduced income, or limited free time?

6: How long could you realistically tolerate a pay cut in exchange for long-term career fulfillment?

7: Do you think you’ll be able to pivot your career in a different direction?

Safety net

financial or personal support that reduces risk

Career pivot

a strategic change in career direction

Financial runway

how long savings can cover expenses

Pay cut

a reduction in income

Fall back on

rely on when plans fail

Take the plunge

make a bold, risky decision

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned