A real decision deserves more than gut feel. Answer 7 weighted questions about your situation, get a clear verdict (Quit / Stay / Build a Plan B) with a personalized 30-60-90 day action plan. No fluff. No "follow your heart." Just math.
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Your Verdict
Most "should I quit my job" articles give generic advice. "Follow your heart" or "money isn't everything." Useless. This calculator uses 7 weighted factors based on research from career coaches, the FIRE movement, and exit interview data from 1,000+ professionals.
Each factor is weighted differently. Health impact (15%) and runway (20%) matter more than boss drama (10%) or general happiness (10%). The verdict isn't a gut vote — it's a math-based answer.
This is the highest-weighted factor for a reason. Chronic stress, sleep loss, anxiety, and depression are well-documented consequences of bad jobs. The 2026 Surgeon General's report on workplace mental health is clear: a bad job is a health risk comparable to smoking.
When this is bad, the math is clear: quit is often the right answer, even without another job lined up.
Runway = how many months you can cover expenses without income. Less than 3 months is "red zone" — you can't afford to quit. 3-6 months is "transition zone" — you can if you have a clear plan. 6-12 months is "comfortable." 12+ months is "strong."
FIRE-aware: if you have 25x annual expenses saved, runway is "infinite" — you've already won, the question becomes what you do with that freedom.
Most people quit too fast. Before quitting, you should have: (1) had a direct conversation with your manager about the issues, (2) tried to change team/role if possible, (3) given it 3+ months after changes were attempted, (4) talked to a coach or therapist if the issues are personal.
If you haven't done all 4, you might be quitting a job you could have fixed. That's why this factor is weighted only 10% — it matters, but it's a "have you done the work" question.
If you're significantly underpaid, the case for staying is weaker. You might solve the same problem by switching companies. But: don't quit to find a new job if you can interview from your current job. That's better financially and psychologically.
Is this job going to make you more valuable in 2 years? Or is it a dead end? If the role has stopped teaching you new skills and the path forward is just "more of the same," the case for staying weakens. If you're learning and growing, even a hard job is worth it.
Work spills over. A bad job often correlates with bad sleep, worse relationships, and less exercise. Conversely, a good job that you're just tired of might be fixable with better boundaries. This factor is a "big picture" check.
You don't need a perfect plan to quit, but you need A plan. Common Plan Bs: another job offer, freelance work lined up, savings to cover 6+ months of exploration, a business idea with validation. The strongest quit decisions have a Plan B. The weakest quit decisions have only "I can't do this anymore."
Your situation is clear. Build a 30-60-90 day plan, secure your runway, line up a transition (ideally to another role), and leave professionally. Don't burn bridges. Don't make any decisions today — sleep on it for 3-7 days.
You're not in crisis, but you're not in a good place. The action plan is to spend 30-60 days building options: update your resume, reach out to 5 people in your network, apply to 2-3 jobs a week, explore freelance or side projects. Then reassess.
The math says your current job is actually working. Stay, but be intentional. Set boundaries, focus on growth, and use the action plan to address the factors that scored lowest. Reassess in 90 days.
Most career coaches say quit when: (1) you've tried for 3+ months to make it work, (2) your health is suffering, (3) you have a clear next step or 6+ months of runway, and (4) you'd take a 20% pay cut to keep doing what you do. The 'last straw' feeling usually means it's been time for months.
Minimum: 3 months of expenses (covers most transitions). Recommended: 6 months. Comfortable: 12 months. FIRE-aware: 25x your annual expenses = full financial independence. Most career coaches recommend 6-12 months as the sweet spot.
Yes, if you can afford it. Studies show 70%+ of 'best jobs' are found by people who weren't actively job searching (network referrals, industry contacts). Quitting with runway can be a strategic move, not a desperate one. The key is having 6+ months of expenses saved.
You can usually go back. Most people who quit and want their old job back can get it within 6 months if they leave professionally. The bigger risk is staying in a job that's destroying your health or motivation. Regret from staying is more common than regret from leaving.
Take 2 weeks off. If you come back feeling great, you were burned out — and the fix is better boundaries, not a new job. If you come back feeling dread, the problem is the job. Burnout is fixable. A bad-fit job is a sign to move on.
⚠️ This calculator is a decision-support tool, not career advice. Your situation is unique. Use this as one input among many. For major career decisions, consider working with a career coach or counselor.