The phrase "to quit the profession" means to stop working in a specific job or career. It suggests that someone has decided to leave their current profession permanently or temporarily. Full definition
Roughly 40 % to 50 % of new teachers quit the profession within five years. (sfteacherresidency.org)
This is especially important where retention is a particular issue and more than half of young teachers have considered quitting the profession. (chartered.college)
It would make a professional organizer quit her profession and go work in a quiet office somewhere with numbers, far, far away from people like me. (kendieveryday.com)