Harry: Quitting Job Can Be Good For Your Mental Health

THE Duke of Sussex says rises in job resignations accelerated by the pandemic “aren’t all bad” and the idea that people are putting their mental health and happiness first should be “celebrated”.

- Mark Reynolds

Prince Harry, 37, was speaking in his role as chief impact officer for US professional coaching and mental health firm BetterUp.

In a question and answer session with business magazine Fast Company, the Prince – who stepped down from being a senior working Royal last year – said: “I’ve actually discovered recently, courtesy of a chat with [BetterUp science board member] Adam Grant, that a lot of the job resignations you mention aren’t all bad.

“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.”