Is Your MVP About to Quit? 7 Early Warning Signs You’re Missing

Last year, a tech startup lost two of their top managers within three months. Both had been showing signs for weeks, but no one noticed until it was too late.
Don’t make the same mistake.

Here’s what they missed:

1. Initiative disappears.
The employee who once went above and beyond now just... doesn’t.

2. Quality drops.
Work that used to be top-notch now feels rushed and careless.

3. No future talk.
They stop talking about next quarter’s goals — because they don’t plan on being there.

4. Changes in daily habits.
Late arrivals, long lunches, early exits. Something’s off.

5. Casual mentions of “other opportunities.”
Even light jokes about leaving are worth paying attention to.

6. Networking picks up.
New "connections" on LinkedIn, lots of industry events — they’re building a backup plan.

7. Complaints about leadership.
When loyal employees start grumbling about management, they’re halfway out the door.

🛠 How You Can Stop It:

• Say thank you — often.

• Give real career growth, not just promises.

• Find out what’s burning them out and fix it.

Your best people want to stay. But if you don’t notice the warning signs, they’ll find a company that does.

Sources:

• LinkedIn Talent Solutions

• Business Insider