Record numbers of people are quitting their jobs. That's right -- quitting. As in, voluntarily leaving.

But there's more to quitting than simply handing in your two week's notice. Successful quitting requires social, financial, professional and emotional planning.

From career coaching to networking to dealing with post-cubicle panic attacks, we'll examine the anatomy of a successful quitter.

Alexandra Franzen is a freelance writer + editor + organization freak. She designs rockstar resumes, leads personal branding jam sessions, writes marketing copy for individuals and small businesses, and teaches wallflowers how to hustle like a gangsta’. She quit her cubicle gig on April 1st (no joke), and her sanity is still intact.