Penny and Leonard in “The Decision Reverberation”

Penny

If this is what he wants, he should ask for it. I mean, what's the worst that happens? They say no.

Leonard

Well, I'm not going to let them say no. If they don't want me to quit, this is what it's gonna take.

Penny

Wait, you're gonna quit.

Leonard

Yeah, it's like you said, I have to go after what I want, and if I can't get that at Caltech, there are plenty of other universities in the world.

Penny

In the world? I can't even get you to the beach and now you want to move to the world?

Leonard

Well I don't want to, if that's what I have to do.

Penny

Okay, don't you think threatening to quit your job is something you should run by me first?

Leonard

You said I shouldn't worry about your feelings.

Penny

I meant feelings about things that I don't care about.