Comments on: Ready to Quit Your Job? Read This First

By: How to Deal with a Condescending Boss | Eat Your Career

How to Deal with a Condescending Boss | Eat Your Career — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:02:25 +0000

[...] and help them understand your value and how you want to be treated. But of course, recognize when it’s time to move on as well. You can’t force someone to treat you the right way. All you can do is try. If that [...]

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How to Be Proactive about Career Success | Eat Your Career — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:39:46 +0000

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By: Help! My Boss Is a Jerk | Eat Your Career

Help! My Boss Is a Jerk | Eat Your Career — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:54:08 +0000

[...] done your best but there’s nothing you can do to change it. Either learn to live with it or move on. Don’t be rash about it. This shouldn’t be an emotional decision. Think it [...]

By: Frugal Dad

Frugal Dad — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:59:50 +0000

I think this is a very good set of tips for anybody who is considering quitting their job. So many people try to “prove something” by quitting and it just doesn’t make sense. Plus it closes the door for future opportunity.

Believe me, you’ll know if a company is going to “miss you” if you are offered more money not to quit. You aren’t going to “show them” anything.

By: Sgcray

Sgcray — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:34:40 +0000

I wish I had read this article earlier. I did exactly the opposite of what you did. Ran from one job to another, and got myself in a big mess. 3 jobs in 3 years, and 3 different careers. I know my strength and weakness now, and I now know which job would be best for me. But I am not hireable any more for those kinda jobs with the resume I have. I have had a hard time convincing people regarding my intentions and they cant understand that I have gone through self realization in the last 6 months. Not that they should. But I am just praying to get one last chance, and I am at a breaking point, cos I could have done well from either of those 2 earlier jobs, I just messed up bad.

By: The Pros and Cons of Job Hopping

The Pros and Cons of Job Hopping — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:05:03 +0000

[...] ultimately, many job hoppers end up regretting their decisions. They fall into the “grass is always greener” syndrome. Once they’ve moved on and fallen into [...]

By: Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:02:10 +0000

This is a great article, and a bit of a reality check. Coming to the realization that every day makes me miserable is quite an emotional experience. But knowing that I plan to relocate and quit my job in 10 months gives me a light at the end of the tunnel. I am however, in the strange situation of recently receiving a promotion. While I’m happy with the pay hike and resume booster, I do feel a bit guilty. I no longer feel invested in my daily job and the 60 hour work week it entails. I guess I will just do the best I can for the next 10 months. Thanks again for the tips!

By: Chrissy

Chrissy — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:50:36 +0000

Thanks for the comments, everyone! Mike, can’t wait to hear how things go for you. That is definitely the ideal situation you’ve created. Congratulations on the perfect exit!!

Michelle, Thank you so much for sharing your situation. And you’re right–you’re not alone here. Workplace bullying is a huge problem and so many people get trapped in bad situations. I’m glad to hear you’re out of that environment now, though I know it’s difficult because you didn’t feel like the one in control. Sadly, we don’t always have control over our professional experiences. Now that you’ve found yourself in a job search, I would highly recommend that you keep this last experience in mind as you evaluate potential career paths. Use what you’ve learned. How had this changed you? What will you watch out for in future workplace environments? What will you do differently should you ever face a similar situation in the future? There is a lot to be gained here, though I know it doesn’t feel that way right now. Best of luck in the job search. I’d love to help in any way I can. If you’d like me to review your resume and cover letter or go over some job interview techniques, I’d be happy to offer some advice. Send me an email and we’ll chat.

By: Mike Stankavich

Mike Stankavich — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:54:52 +0000

Since I’m right in the middle of a big career transition myself, I can say that you are spot on with your advice in this article. Right now I’m kind of struggling not to be too much of a short-timer during my notice, but hey, it’s the professional thing to do. And my manager already told me that if anything goes wrong with my new position that he would bring me back on if he has the headcount available. It’s definitely worth the effort to leave a positive impression behind you.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:41:16 +0000

Great article but what about those of us who found themselves in a position of having to leave their job before being able to find another one?

I took a job that promised growth and advanced me in my profession. Nine months later I was running from a bully (my boss) who made it perfectly clear that someone must go and it wasn’t going to be her. I left with 30 days severance and my professional dignity.

What do you recommend in circumstances such as this? I can’t be the only one who has experienced a retaliative, hostile, bullying work environment.