I just wish they would let people volunteer to be let go with severance. I’ve been at TMO (Lvl 7 in a headquarters role) for 10 years. There are very limited opportunities to change roles and even fewer opportunities for advancement. At this point, I’m ready to cut my losses and try something different as I don’t want to be miserable the rest of my working life or worse, be let go when I’m older when the chances of retooling or finding something else will be more challenging. At this point, regardless if I’m an active employee or not, my attention will be spent finding alternative options.
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Tell your director. I did and she made it happen. Best $150k+ ever!
You need to do a better job of smooching that heiney. That's the only way to move up.
Damn… Dara is only 38!?! Congrats on the retirement, brother
Damn, Dara Sadri! You out? I thought you were the GOAT?
They do..just not at your level, VP+. Trust me I am retiring at 38 now!!! #SVP n out baby!
@av Sprint brainiac detected
@av lol why would I quit when I can make money doing the bare minimum AND get a sweet severance?
donut like work here. quit. donut be crybabies.
@OP I agree with AC. Be clear with your director and/or VP. I know people who have done it.
Once it’s out there, it’s difficult to go back. It is a tough job market right now and only getting worse. Be sure it’s what you really want and it’s not an ‘emotional decision’
Lots to be said for having health insurance.
I’m in a similar boat , unhappy with my current role and not a lot of movement opportunities. I’m reaching out to leaders in other orgs to network and get my name out there incase opportunities do surface.
Biggest piece of advice is to remove emotion from your decision making.
@OP we were asked if anyone wanted to volunteer. Have that conversation with your director, then when it’s time it’s an easier decision for them. But be sure it’s what you want , because mentioning it tells a story tha can be hard to retract.