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Re: Tell HN: I think I'm quitting my job today

#11

Post by TakingTheLeap »

lrm242 wrote: post #5

Life is too short to be unhappy, especially with what you do during most of your waking day. Bail out, find some thing better, and at worst enjoy some time off. I'm also assuming you've already spoken with your hiring manager to ensure that they can't fix the situtation?

I have been reprimanded for such atrocities as my lunch hour not matching exactly with the bell, and for talking casually to a co-worker. They have been running their company this way for a long time and have had many many people quit for that exact reason. They have not changed anything yet, I have no reason to believe they would if I talk to them, nor do I have much desire to stay if they do.

Re: Tell HN: I think I'm quitting my job today

#14

Post by TakingTheLeap »

lbrandy wrote: post #6

There is no "think". There is "do" and "do not". Sounds like you've made your decision and you just want a push. And since you've asked here, instead of anywhere else, you know that we will push. And that's what you want. You are just a tiny bit insecure and want someone else to say it, but you've subconsciously guaranteed you'll get the push you want. Ok then, I'll oblige. DO IT! It sounds like you can afford it. Ba…

You are absolutely right. I think my main hang-up is the guilt I feel for quitting my job when so many of my friends cannot even get a job in the first place. I think maybe it's just simply unfounded.

And yes, everyone here is very good at pushing for risk and action over all else (myself included), and that is exactly why I posted here. Though, even if I had gotten the opposite reaction, I probably would have said you guys don't know what you're talking about, and then taken the plunge anyway ;-)

Re: Tell HN: I think I'm quitting my job today

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Post by vjt »

I may sound like an utopian, but I think that being satisfied in what we do and how we accomplish it is the only goal to target, to be happy and satisfied. One should always seek for happiness through efforts, no matter how hard it may seem: I believe that good ones will always give you back the same goodness you were able to spend, no matter how bad the context is.

I also know that not everyone likes to do its best, and many are simply looking for the "easiest" way, but this implies abiding to some kind of lunch bell, as you described. But you're not this kind of person: it seems that you're still able to dream and tend towards something better.

So, good luck with your future projects and give good karma, you'll receive it back! :).

Re: Tell HN: I think I'm quitting my job today

#17

Post by sachinag »

Wait, you hate your day job, but you've already lined up both your next big idea and the means to fund it while it gets going? And now you're here asking for permission?

Seriously, dude or dudette, what more do you need? An engraved invitation to follow your heart from Cupid?

Re: Tell HN: I think I'm quitting my job today

#18

Post by lrm242 »

TakingTheLeap wrote: post #11
lrm242 wrote: post #5

Life is too short to be unhappy, especially with what you do during most of your waking day. Bail out, find some thing better, and at worst enjoy some time off. I'm also assuming you've already spoken with your hiring manager to ensure that they can't fix the situtation?

I have been reprimanded for such atrocities as my lunch hour not matching exactly with the bell, and for talking casually to a co-worker. They have been running their company this way for a long time and have had many many people quit for that exact reason. They have not changed anything yet, I have no reason to believe they would if I talk to them, nor do I have much desire to stay if they do.

Good enough, sounds terrible. Bail out, what are you waiting for! :)

Re: Tell HN: I think I'm quitting my job today

#20

Post by eru »

TakingTheLeap wrote: post #14
lbrandy wrote: post #6

There is no "think". There is "do" and "do not". Sounds like you've made your decision and you just want a push. And since you've asked here, instead of anywhere else, you know that we will push. And that's what you want. You are just a tiny bit insecure and want someone else to say it, but you've subconsciously guaranteed you'll get the push you want. Ok then, I'll oblige. DO IT! It sounds like you can afford it. Ba…

You are absolutely right. I think my main hang-up is the guilt I feel for quitting my job when so many of my friends cannot even get a job in the first place. I think maybe it's just simply unfounded. And yes, everyone here is very good at pushing for risk and action over all else (myself included), and that is exactly why I posted here. Though, even if I had gotten the opposite reaction, I probably would have said y…

> the guilt I feel for quitting my job when so many of my friends cannot even get a job in the first place.

So your quitting opens up a job for another guy to take. :)

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