After 15 years and almost 7 years in management for the same company, I'm ready to resign. But the overwhelming guilt I'm feeling is so real! The company culture's shifted, though, and I'm just over my middle management role. I've been vague with my CEO about why I'm leaving, and just want to leave and focus on settling into my new job. Any advice for shaking off the guilt, though?

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Let it go. The sooner you leave the sooner you’ll get over it.

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No guilt required. You've spent much longer than most in your role. Has been a win-win for both of you, but now time to move on!

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they will forget you the minute before you even leave.
so relax.

and get some sessions with psychologist

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I went through something similar, but the guilt faded quickly once I realized how much better I felt in a place that aligned with who I am now. It’s okay to outgrow roles, companies, even people. Give yourself credit for staying as long as you did!

It depends on where the guilt is coming from. If the company is bringing it to you. It will fade quickly once in your new role.

If it is you feeling the guilt (and I have been there myself), i can tell you what helped me.

I wrote everything down that was bugging me, making me feel guilty or even concerned about moving on. You might see a theme.

Let the document sit for a day or two and then come back to it like it was a direct report or a mentee. What would you respond to them?

Do what serves you. It’s the ultimate power move

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