You have typed “should I quit my job” into a search bar, which usually means the question has been on your mind for a while. This short quiz will not decide for you. It will show whether you are ready to leave, need a plan first, or should fix something inside your job before you go.
Should I quit my job? 10-question quiz
Answer yes or no and count your yes answers. Be honest: nobody else sees this.
- I have felt this way for more than three months, not just after one bad week.
- I have already tried to fix the problem (talked to my manager, changed tasks, took time off).
- Rest and holidays no longer make a lasting difference.
- I can picture what I would rather be doing, even roughly.
- I could cover at least three months of essential costs if income stopped.
- The job is affecting my sleep, health or relationships.
- Nothing realistic my employer could offer would make me stay.
- I would feel the same with a different boss or team.
- I have someone I could talk this through with.
- I would feel relief, not panic, if I handed in my notice tomorrow.
What your score means
| Yes answers | What it suggests | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 | Not yet. Something specific is wrong, but leaving may not fix it. | Find the cause first (full quiz below). |
| 4–6 | Leaning towards leaving, but not ready. | Build a plan: savings, a direction, a timeline. |
| 7–10 | Ready to leave, or close to it. | Plan your exit well: How to Quit Your Job. |
Two answers matter more than the rest. If you said no to question 5 (savings), plan your money before your exit, whatever your score. See How Much Savings Before a Career Change?. If you said yes to question 6 (health), please talk to a doctor as well as making a career plan. See My Job Gives Me Anxiety: Should I Quit?.
The question behind the question
“Should I quit?” is really two questions: what is wrong, and will leaving fix it. A bad boss can be fixed by moving to another team. Low pay can be fixed by the same job elsewhere. Pointless work usually needs a change of direction, and exhaustion needs rest before any big decision. Each cause has its own guide:
- The people: I Hate My Boss
- The work itself: My Job Is So Boring
- Pay and hours: Am I Underpaid?
- Exhaustion: Job Burnout Quiz
Our free 20-question quiz shows which of the four is yours.
About 3 minutes. Your result shows on screen straight away, before you pay anything.
Want the long version? Read Should I Quit My Job? Clear Signs.
This article is general career guidance, not medical, legal or financial advice.