I've been trying to make a strategic exit since the start of the year. The fact that I'm still here eleven months later speaks volumes about how well that's been working out for me. It's not just the job market. I did get one decent offer, but my anxiety convinced me that it wasn't good enough to quit and lose my seniority. Now, I regret not taking it. I hate not being able to leave Dell, especially since I've been miserable for such a long time.
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How does one 'try to quit?' Just do it and move on.
Only reason I haven't left yet is the severance. Been here for too many years to find it worth leaving without getting WFR'd and cashing out.
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You got benefits and a paycheck...lucky you.
" time of year to be thankful for your paycheck"
defeatist weakling mentality.
why this time of year? any time of year should matter. I trade my time/services for a paycheck so why should I be thankful?
Seniority? That really means nothing in Dell - it's always "what have you done for me today?". Not unique to Dell, happens many places now.
This is the time of year to be thankful for your paycheck. Many people don't have one and it's not fun.
"with manager yesterday to be told how much of a great job I'm doing"
Of course they will tell you that. No manager wants to layoff when he/she knows they cannot refill that position(s). Managers want to build empires not reduce their team.
But when he's forced to reduce
my dude it might be time to use those EAP therapy credits we get here
thanks for sharing your stupidity?
If it wasn’t enough to make you decide you had to leave, then there is something better waiting in the future. Don’t dwell on it. Realize how it makes you feel though, and really get serious in the next offer about making a change. After longevity, it’s difficult to leave. However, you have to have the courage to do it or everything stays the same. Good luck!
I've been trying to do a sh-t!te enough job for the last 12 months such that I get earmarked for a package.
Had a 1:1 with manager yesterday to be told how much of a great job I'm doing and all the team need me. FFS. I need to try harder