Sometimes, it’s just time to move on from your job.

You could be unhappy with your work or company. You could just want something more out of your career.

Either way, there’s no sense in sticking with something that’s become a bad fit. You don’t have to quit right away, but it’s probably time to start looking for something else.

Or, if you’re not sure whether or not it’s time to go, you could learn from the real life experiences of others.

Business Insider spoke with people from a variety of fields who have all, in the past, decided to leave their jobs and move on to something new.

Here’s what they had to say about quitting and pursuing a different path:

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