I knew my job wasn't the right fit for me. It still took me a year to quit.

The author knew she needed to quit her job, and her husband was supportive. Courtesy of Kate Oczypok My people-pleasing tendencies kept me in a job that wasn't the right fit for too long. I prefer more structure and feedback than I was getting, and needed a change. After quitting, family and friends have said I seem lighter and happier. As the oldest of five children, I've always seen things through. I've been the responsible one, the one who gets it done, and, most importantly, a…