Imagining Your Quit Framework
Design your next job
The Imagining Your Quit Framework is a structured approach to imagining and designing your next job. It involves a series of steps, including imagining that you are going to quit your job, creating a job description, reviewing responsibilities, and making a list of new and valuable things you would like to do.
- Imagining your next job can help you clarify your goals and aspirations.
- Designing your next job can help you create a sense of purpose and direction.
- Creativity and experimentation are essential for finding new job opportunities.
- Imagine That You Are Going to Quit Your JobImagine that you are going to quit your job, and create a job description that includes everything you do. Review those responsibilities, and see which ones could potentially be delegated to someone else.Pro tipBe thorough and detailed in your job description, and make sure to include all relevant information and context.WarningFailing to imagine your next job can limit your future career opportunities and make it harder to transition to a new role or industry.
- Review Responsibilities and Make a List of New and Valuable ThingsReview the remaining responsibilities, and see which ones you do not enjoy doing. Make a list of new and valuable things you would like to do, if you had the time, training, and support.Pro tipBe honest and authentic in your review of responsibilities, and focus on creating a sense of purpose and direction.WarningFailing to review responsibilities and make a list of new and valuable things can limit your future career opportunities and make it harder to transition to a new role or industry.
Bill used the Imagining Your Quit Framework to imagine and design his next job. He created a job description, reviewed responsibilities, and made a list of new and valuable things he would like to do.
The Imagining Your Quit Framework was developed by Bill Burnett, based on his own experiences and observations of others who have successfully transitioned to new jobs and industries. The framework is designed to be practical and actionable, providing individuals with a clear roadmap for navigating the challenges of quitting a job and starting anew.