Should You Change Jobs? Use the Pillars to Make a Clearer, Smarter Decision

We’ve all been there. Staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m. asking, “Should I stay or should I go?” The decision to leave a job is one of the most personal and high-stakes calls you can make. And it’s also one of the most overcomplicated. That’s why the Paint It Red philosophy is the perfect framework for moments like this. Let’s walk through how the pillars help you cut through the noise and decide with purpose. Mindset-Money Mastery Channel. Click Here. 1. Why We Overcomplicate This kind of decision is ripe for overthinking: “What if I regret it?” “What will people think?” “What if the next job isn’t better?” We turn it into a mental chess match. But the truth is, staying in the wrong role just because the next one isn’t guaranteed? That’s not logic, that’s fear wearing a suit. Ask: What facts am I using, and what stories am I telling myself? 2. The Rake Theory Sometimes, staying put is just stepping on the same rake again and again: To...