Would you leave a stable job at a time when the job market feels uncertain?
For many professionals, the answer is no longer as straightforward as it used to be.
In this conversation, Johann van Niekerk, Managing Director of Outsized South Africa, joins Sechaba Gqeba on Living Redefined to discuss the emerging signs of the global Great Resignation trend in South Africa and why Johann believes it may be better understood as a “Great Employment Reset.”
From burnout and leave liability to remote work, flexibility, and changing career priorities, the discussion unpacks why more professionals are reassessing not just where they work, but how they want to work.
Why burnout, pressure, and blurred work-life boundaries are driving people to rethink their careers
Why the “Great Resignation” is not one single trend, but a mix of burnout, opportunity, and changing priorities
How remote work has opened up new possibilities for independent consulting and cross-border opportunities
Why experienced professionals are increasingly exploring contract work, freelancing, and portfolio careers
What to consider before leaving a permanent role, from financial planning to professional networks
How companies can use independent talent to relieve pressure, reduce burnout, and access specialist skills
Why planning ahead matters before making the move into independent work