Don't Quit Your Job. Do This First!

The Salesforce Career Show

Quitting vs. Conquering: How to Navigate Career Decisions in the Salesforce Ecosystem

In this insightful episode of the Salesforce Career Show, hosts Josh Matthews and Vanessa Grant are joined by industry experts Tom Graber, Brandon Stein, Reid Marquand, and Josh LaQuire to tackle one of the toughest career questions: Should you stay or should you go?

They dive deep into the reasons why people leave jobs, how to evaluate if quitting is truly the best move, and what steps you should take before making a final decision. Whether it’s about growth opportunities, compensation, leadership, or workplace culture, this episode is packed with real-world insights and practical strategies to help you make career decisions with confidence.

Key topics include:

• The top five reasons professionals leave their jobs—and how to address them.
• How to evaluate your career growth potential before deciding to quit.
• Compensation: Are you truly underpaid, or is there more to consider?
• The importance of work-life balance and how to determine if it’s the job or your habits.
• Toxic environments vs. personal responsibility: How to assess the real issue.
• Leadership challenges: What makes a bad boss and how to manage up.
• Actionable strategies to take control of your career and future-proof your success.

Before you make a move, listen to this episode and gain the clarity you need to make the right choice for your career!

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Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome and Career Decision Framework Introduction
00:12:45 - The Top Five Reasons People Quit: Breaking Them Down
00:27:50 - Career Growth: Are You Really Stuck or Just Not Taking Initiative?
00:42:15 - Salary vs. Reality: Are You Actually Underpaid?
00:55:30 - Work-Life Balance: Is It the Job or Is It You?
01:10:45 - Toxic Workplaces: When to Leave and When to Adapt
01:25:00 - Bad Leadership: What to Do When Your Boss Is the Problem
01:40:15 - Final Thoughts: Stay, Go, or Take Control of Your Career?

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1. Don't Quit Your Job. Do This First! (00:00:00)

2. Evaluating Career Choices in Salesforce (00:00:06)

3. Navigating Career Growth in Technology (00:07:45)

4. Advancing Careers Through Leadership Development (00:14:55)

5. Determining Market Value and Negotiating (00:23:23)

6. Navigating Salary Negotiations and Advancement (00:28:15)

7. Considerations for Changing Jobs and Salaries (00:34:04)

8. Navigating Time Management and Boundaries (00:44:13)

9. Identifying Toxic Work Environments (00:57:51)

10. Recognizing Toxic Work Environments (01:08:22)