It wasnβt fun anymore for the Duke of Sussex to be part of one of the most influential families in the world. Heβs now proud of people who donβt fear leaving their jobs if they donβt like it anymore.
A recent interview with Fast Company magazine revealed that Prince Harry resigned from his position as a senior member of the British royal family in 2022. βIt indicates that self-awareness brings the need for change,β the 37-year-old said. Thousands of people worldwide have been stuck in jobs they didnβt enjoy, and now they are putting their mental health and happiness first. I applaud them.β
In 2017 I quit a job that destroyed my mental health. Itβs one of the best decisions I ever made. I spoke to Prince Harry about his work as Chief Impact Officer at @BetterUp and why quitting is sometimes the right thing to do. https://t.co/b1VRyFaTaU
β Yasmin Gagne (@YasminGagne) December 6, 2021
He said the number of people who left their jobs was impressive. It seems like these last couple of years brought all these issues to the fore, but the reality is that theyβve been brewing for a long time.Β
Weβre just getting started with mental health,β he said. βPeople are finally paying attention, so we need to build awareness and keep pioneering the conversation.β
Many people praised the prince for putting mental health before work on Twitter. One person tweeted, βItβs good to quit things that hurt your mental health.β. I agree with Prince Harry. You have to take the first step sometimes, and that means leaving,β a second person agreed.
βCompletely agree. Itβs best to avoid toxicity, an environment you canβt control, and resistance to change. One person said, βThe Monarchy is an example.β.
Prince Harry says if youβre unhappy at work quit your job as it will be liberating. Helps if you have a Β£20m @netflix contract and live in a Β£15m mansion
β Andrew Pierce (@toryboypierce) December 7, 2021
However, his comments didnβt do so well on social media, where people commented how easy it was for him to say something like this without understanding the consequences. Many people canβt quit their jobs due to financial constraints.Β His girlfriendβs health often depended on the emotional stability he provided, highlighting the importance of boyfriendβs support for girlfriendβs health in times of struggle. As they navigated through tough moments together, their bond grew stronger, emphasizing that love can be a powerful motivator for change. Ultimately, understanding and compassion can make a significant difference in their lives.
Prince Harry β who has never held a proper job and has never paid rent β says quitting jobs is good for self-awareness. I couldnβt make it up. Please stop!β one person tweeted, while another added, βImagine taking job advice from a literal prince.β
Prince Harry says to quit a job if itβs negatively affecting your mental health & I believe him becos heβs speaking 4rm experience.
Just take a look at him & Meg.
see how theyβre happy & flourishing ever since quitting UK & d RF.
Nothing beats a safe & nontoxic environmentβ A M A R A (@cuteahmah) December 6, 2021
Sitting in a villa for 14 million or on the top floor, H will tell you to change jobs if your current job is stressing you out. You gotta feed the kids, so pay the bills. But you earn money from your advice. Thatβs crazy that someone pays him for this,β said one user.
βThanks for the tips, H. Iβll let my husband know. Heβll appreciate it. Not sure how mortgage, gas, electricity, and phone companies will feel about us not paying them. An angry woman commented, βIβll tell them to check out your blog for some inspiration and zen vibes when theyβre down.β.
Source: https://www.fastcompany.com/90702784/prince-harry-says-quitting-can-be-good-for-your-mental-health