Leaving a current job for another job or position is seen commonly in any work industry. The reason for leaving differs in every situation, but every decision to move from a position has some version of compensation involved. Compensation can be seen as a reason why someone may leave a current position for another. As mentioned in lecture outline Compensation, compensation has two components: extrinsic and intrinsic rewards. Extrinsic rewards can include the tangible, monetary and nonmonetary effects of compensation. Intrinsic rewards can include the intangible, psychological and social effects of compensation (Cieri 2025).
My first job was working as a crew member at a Burgerville location during my last year of high school. I started in the summer leading into my senior year and lasted until the first month of the following year. In all, I started August 2020 and left January 2021 lasting a total of 5 months. Personally, I left for a multitude of reasons. My justification for leaving relied on intrinsic rewards. At the time, I was stressed with handling a job and school at the same time. I knew eventually I wanted to leave my job so I could focus on scholarship applications for my upcoming first year in university. After I submitted my two weeks notice letter, I felt a great sense of relief. I could feel the psychological intrinsic reward already. My mood was brighter because psychologically, I knew I was going to feel free soon. After my two weeks were up, I felt relieved and stress free. My psyche was excited I didn’t have to deal with that job anymore and I felt happier. To sum up my reward for leaving my Burgerville job, I felt an intrinsic reward of peace.
Source:
Cieri, M. (2025, May 19th.) Compensation [Lecture outline]
