Heading for Burnout? Should You Quit Your Job — or Stay?

26/11/2025 8 min
Heading for Burnout? Should You Quit Your Job — or Stay?

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Are you on the edge of burnout and wondering whether quitting your job is the only way out?If you’ve found yourself fantasising about resigning just to breathe again — yet you’re torn because you have bills, responsibilities, and a memory of a time when work didn’t feel this draining — this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I explore one of the most stressful, emotionally loaded decisions high-functioning women face: Should you quit… or is there another way through? This isn’t an episode about giving advice or telling you what to do.It’s about helping you pause, unpack the truth beneath the overwhelm, and approach this crossroads from a grounded place rather than a panicked one. What you'll learn:The Stormy First Draft: Why messy, uncensored journaling helps you understand what’s actually going on beneath the burnout. The Second Draft: Guiding questions to help you separate the job itself from the environment, the season you’re in, your boundaries, and your coping patterns. Making decisions from clarity, not crisis: Why big choices should never be made from emotional space — and how to support yourself before you decide. If you’re wrestling with the “Should I stay or should I go?” dilemma, this episode will help you slow down, reflect honestly, and take the next step with intention. Questions for Reflection:• What is the most compassionate next step I can take for myself right now?• If I weren’t afraid of disappointing anyone, what truth would I admit?• What would my future self want me to know today? Work With Me:If you’re standing at this crossroads and want support unpacking your situation without pressure or panic, you’re welcome to book a clarity call.💬 Book your 30-minute free, no obligation clarity call here. 🎧 Follow Unrushed: Less Stress, More Meaning so you don't miss the next episode!➡️ Subscribe to Newsletter: Do you want weekly inspiration and tips right in your inbox? Click here to subscribe. ➡️ Connect with Ronél: Thank you for listening! You can find more resources and inspiration here: Website: ronelpretorius.com Instagram: @ronelpretorius.coach Pinterest: @ronelpretoriuswellnesscoach LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ronel-pretorius DISCLAIMER: The conversations shared on this podcast are meant to inform, inspire, and support — not to diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical or mental health care. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or well-being.