WHEN DID YOU DECIDE TO QUIT YOUR JOB?

 The question “When did you decide to quit your job?” asks about the past moment when someone made the choice to leave their job.

• When did you decide to quit your job? → I decided last month.

• When did she decide to quit her job? → She decided yesterday.

This sentence uses the Past Simple because the decision is finished in the past.

People use this question in real life to talk about career changes, personal choices, or life plans.

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GRAMMAR

• Past Simple (decisions in the past)

  • I decided to quit my job last week.

  • She didn’t decide to quit her job.

  • When did you decide to quit your job?

• Present Simple (general facts)

  • I work hard every day.

  • Many people quit their jobs when they are unhappy.

• Present Continuous (now)

  • I am looking for a new job now.

  • She is thinking about quitting her job.

• Future with Will

  • I will start a new job next month.

  • She will decide soon.

• Future with Going to

  • I am going to look for another job tomorrow.

  • They are going to decide after the meeting.

• Modals

  • You should quit if you are unhappy.

  • You can find another job.

  • You mustn’t quit without a plan.

  • You must prepare before quitting.

• Comparatives and Superlatives

  • This new job is better than my old one.

  • Quitting is sometimes easier than staying.

  • The best decision is the one that makes you happy.

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VOCABULARY

1. Quit – to stop doing your job.

2. Decision – the choice you make.

3. Salary – the money you get for work.

4. Career – your professional life.

5. Manager – the boss at work.

6. Stress – when you feel worried or tired.

7. Opportunity – a good chance for something.

8. Colleague – a person you work with.

9. Promotion – a higher position at work.

10. Interview – a meeting for a new job.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• When did you decide to quit your job?

• I decided last month.

• I haven’t decided yet.

• I quit because I was unhappy.

• I’m going to look for a better job.

• You should think carefully before quitting.

• It was the best decision for me.

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SENTENCES

• Positive: I decided to quit my job last week.

• Negative: I didn’t decide to quit my job yesterday.

• Question: When did you decide to quit your job?

• Answer: I decided two months ago.

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CONVERSATION

Mark: When did you decide to quit your job?
Anna: I decided two weeks ago.
Mark: Why did you quit?
Anna: Because the job was more stressful than I expected.
Mark: I see. What are you going to do now?
Anna: I’m going to look for another opportunity. Maybe in a bigger company.
Mark: That’s a good idea. You should find something better.
Anna: Yes, I think so. It was not an easy decision, but I feel happier now.

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Long READING

Reading Text:

David worked in a small office for five years. At first, he liked his job, but later he became unhappy. The salary was low, and the work was more stressful than before. His colleagues were nice, but he felt tired every day.

One evening, he asked himself, “Should I continue, or should I quit?” After thinking for a week, he decided to quit his job. He told his manager, “I can’t stay here anymore.”

Now David is looking for new opportunities. He says, “It was difficult, but it was the best decision for me.”

Questions and Answers:

1. How many years did David work in the office? → Five years.

2. Why was he unhappy? → Because the salary was low and the work was stressful.

3. Who was nice to him? → His colleagues.

4. When did he decide to quit? → After thinking for a week.

5. What is he doing now? → He is looking for new opportunities.