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Don’t rush to quit your job – or announce your new one – because of societal expectations

Managing how and when you communicate job changes can be challenging at a time when career switches can be fraught with landmines.

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Refrain from announcing your new role on social media immediately.

Refrain from announcing your new role on social media immediately.

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Paul Heng

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February, the month after companies dish out year-end bonuses and people have served out notice periods, is a key quitting season in the calendar year. 

Perhaps there is also something magical about the start of a brand new year, when resolutions are made after much reflection, and people reassess their priorities and entertain thoughts of hopping off to a better place.

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