Eat Your Elephant

The Myth: Employees Leave Because of Work Conditions Most organizations assume dissatisfaction starts at work. But what managers actually see are different signals: Focus slipping without a clear cause Irritability or withdrawal Missed deadlines from previously reliable performers Sudden drops in confidence or motivation “I just need a change” with no specific complaint These aren’t always signs of a bad job. They’re often signs of life becoming unmanageable . Financial stress. Caregiving pressure. Health concerns. Major transitions. Decision fatigue. When personal chaos goes unaddressed, work becomes the easiest place to feel the pain. Unmanaged personal stress doesn’t stay neatly outside the office and employees don’t usually leave because they want less responsibility . They leave because they want relief . And when no one helps them connect the dots early - between what they’re experiencing and the support available - leaving feels like the only option. ...