When it's time to bid farewell to a job, the question remains: do you resign or quit? While both words are often used interchangeably, there's a subtle yet significant difference between them.As you weigh your options, consider the nuances of resigning and quitting,and discover which approach is best suited to your circumstances with insights from our expert,Dishi Jain, Founder of unHR.
Resigning Vs Quitting
"More Psychological than a Process"
Most of us think resigning or quitting is just about leaving a company. We obsess over notice periods, F&F settlements, or how our boss will take the news. But here’s a perspective that doesn’t get talked about enough: the way you leave a job shapes the way you enter your next one.
A resignation, when done thoughtfully, is like closing a book the right way. You announce your decision, wrap up loose ends, pass on responsibilities, and step out with dignity. That deliberate closure gives you a sense of control and calm. You start your next chapter without dragging emotional baggage from the old one.
Quitting abruptly,just walking out when things snap,can feel like freedom in the moment, especially if the workplace is toxic. Sometimes it’s necessary, even brave. But more often, it leaves behind a mess. And not just for the employer,you carry the unfinished story in your own head. Regret, “what if” loops, and the feeling of leaving something broken can follow you long after your ID card is handed in.
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This is why how you exit isn’t just about your reputation,it’s about your relationship with yourself. Ask yourself:
Six months from now, will I feel proud of how I handled this?
Am I leaving things clean, or will this feel like an open wound?
Resigning Vs Quitting: Which Is Better And Why?
"Resignation vs. quitting isn’t only a process decision,it’s a mindset decision," said Dishi.One focuses on leaving with closure; the other is about leaving fast. Both are valid. The question is: Which version of yourself do you want to take forward into what comes next?
Because in the end, leaving isn’t just about an ending. It’s about the way you begin again.
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