I've quietly quit — Crossroads Compass
You show up to work, but you're no longer really there. Before you quit or keep pushing through: here are five minutes of clarity — values, options, one next step that's truly yours.
For the next few minutes
"Quietly quitting" is a state, not a diagnosis. It tells you: your values and your current job are far apart. What it doesn't tell you: whether you should leave or change the job.
Pro/con lists rarely help, because they don't capture the most important factor: your own values. The compass flips that around — it asks about values first, then options.
Three options are usually sitting side by side, unnoticed: 1) Reshape the job (tasks, team, workload). 2) Switch internally. 3) Switch externally. The compass makes all three visible — not just the loudest one.
What you end up with isn't "the decision" but "the next step." Sometimes that's a conversation with your manager, sometimes polishing your résumé, sometimes a week off to gain clarity.
Step by step
1. Answer the values questions honestly
Not what sounds strategic.
2. Let all three options open up
Job reshape, internal, external.
3. Choose your next step
One step, not a plan.
4. Take it this week
Otherwise the clarity effect fades away.
Common questions
Does quietly quitting automatically mean handing in your notice?
No. Besides resigning, a different task arrangement or an internal move can also be options worth exploring. The compass makes these paths visible, but doesn't decide which one is right for you.
Is the compass career counseling?
No, it's shorter and more focused. It clarifies values and your next step. Career counseling comes after that, if needed.
How long does it take?
Five focused minutes. No more.