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Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by pjerem »

Mikeb85 wrote: post #34

It's a bad time to quit and honestly, the stress and financial impact of unemployment is far worse than working an annoying yet lucrative job. I've said this in many similar threads but programmers/SWE are among the most privileged workers in the world economy and the grass is NOT greener on the other side. SWEs make enough money they can retire in half the time as the average worker if they so desire, so I'd stick i…

> SWEs make enough money they can retire in half the time as the average worker if they so desire

In the US only.

Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by Mikeb85 »

pjerem wrote: post #71
Mikeb85 wrote: post #34

It's a bad time to quit and honestly, the stress and financial impact of unemployment is far worse than working an annoying yet lucrative job. I've said this in many similar threads but programmers/SWE are among the most privileged workers in the world economy and the grass is NOT greener on the other side. SWEs make enough money they can retire in half the time as the average worker if they so desire, so I'd stick i…

> SWEs make enough money they can retire in half the time as the average worker if they so desire In the US only.

Outside the US they still typically make significantly more than other workers in their own countries. Especially if they work remote for a western company.

Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by MattPalmer1086 »

alex_duf wrote: post #32

Search for another job offer in a place you fancy, then talk to your manager about it. Either you're valued and suddenly the procedures won't be an issue, or you have found yourself another place to work. But take your time, no rush. Just make sure you keep showing your value in your current job, that's your only currency.

Right! It's amazing how many immovable processes suddenly become very flexible when the business is about to lose someone they value.

In this case though it would take a lot to make me stay. They have already lied or given a deeply misleading impression of your seniority. I would not expect their overall management style to change.

Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by sys_64738 »

An alternative. Reduce the amount of work you do. Let deadlines slip. Don't go that extra mile. Just reduce your output to the level you feel is appropriate for your job level. If inflation is 10% and no pay raise then you should be doing 10% less work per week. Take half a day to yourself, every week.

Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by pjerem »

Mikeb85 wrote: post #72
pjerem wrote: post #71

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> SWEs make enough money they can retire in half the time as the average worker if they so desire In the US only.

Outside the US they still typically make significantly more than other workers in their own countries. Especially if they work remote for a western company.

Nowhere near enough to retire earlier.

Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by ergvgdvgrd »

Their processes allow it. They simple have a process of saying, "processes don't allow it" until you notify them that they'll need to get the necessary waivers up the chain of command or you'll be working elsewhere shortly.

Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by readonthegoapp »

Try to sign up for a real vacation asap

Two weeks out 6 weeks whatever you can swing

Take it

Relax

Interview if you feel like it

You're in a bad spot

Def do not quit if you are not dying

Hiring companies love to torture the jobless

Whereas they know they only have very limited runway w a jobbed applicant

Look for a 4 day work week

Consider contracting for a quick hire

Know the hiring process before you spend any real time else you could really screw yourself like spend 20 hours then bail

Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by readonthegoapp »

marvinblum wrote: post #26
throwaway160123 wrote: post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That's sensible advice for sure. At the same time, I feel like I can't apply myself anymore, and I hate to half-ass the work I do (I'm sure a lot of folks here will understand this).

Find a head hunter to do it for you. They'll usually find a company for you and set everything up so that you won't have to go through too many hoops. I haven't tried this myself, but heard a few good stories about it.

Do headhunters actually exist?

I've heard they do but figure they are unicorns

I've only been in the industry for thirty years tho

Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by marvinblum »

readonthegoapp wrote: post #78
marvinblum wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Find a head hunter to do it for you. They'll usually find a company for you and set everything up so that you won't have to go through too many hoops. I haven't tried this myself, but heard a few good stories about it.

Do headhunters actually exist? I've heard they do but figure they are unicorns I've only been in the industry for thirty years tho

Are you on Linkedin? :D

Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by michael_j_x »

Is the job remote? If so, then if you get paid as a mid-level dev, you should perform as a good mid-level dev. Nothing more than that. Do the absolute minimum required to remain on the standard promotion path (i.e. the 1.5-2 years you said).

Try to arrange your meetings to keep your Friday free. Use your new-found free time to search for new jobs, or even bootstrap your own project.

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