Prince Harry has the solution for people who aren’t feeling particularly fulfilled at their jobs: just quit!
That’s right. The British born-and-still-kinda-royal who brought us gems like calling the First Amendment “bonkers” and who got an “eco award” despite having rolled around in multi-car motorcades and private jets his whole life, says people who don’t like their job should just turn in their two weeks’ notice.
According to his brilliant insight, people who are “stuck in jobs that don't bring them joy” should quit, and that prioritizing their mental health over their ability to pay their bills should be “celebrated.”
“A lot of the job resignations you mention aren’t all bad,” he told Fast Company . “In fact, it is a sign that with self-awareness comes the need for change. Many people around the world have been stuck in jobs that didn’t bring them joy, and now they’re putting their mental health and happiness first. This is something to be celebrated.”
Harry also spoke on his new role as Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp, a start-up in Silicon Valley focused on mental health coaching.
“We’re just at the beginning of the mental health awakening,” he said. “This work has never been more important because people are finally paying attention, and a big component of this mission is building awareness and continuing to pioneer the conversation.”
Of course, that’s easy to say coming from a guy who lives in a multi-million-dollar California mansion and who, well, has never actually had to work.