5 Bad reasons for quitting your job
June 5, 2010 by admin
Filed under Layoffs & Firings
1. Don’t quit when visibly angry. After something happens that makes you think you want to quit, go back to a quiet spot and think the whole situation out carefully. Then, whatever your choice, make it with a clear mind.
2. Don’t quit until you’ve had a discussion with the boss. Your reason may be misplaced, a misunderstanding or because you’re just generally fed up with the job. Don’t ever tell the boss you’re about to quit unless you have another job definitely lined up. Ask for a sit-down to talk over your concerns and frustrations.
If it is money and/or promotion, don’t be afraid to tell it right out front. If your anger is because you’ve been doing a great job and you feel you deserve financial recognition, you never know when a simple statement can get you what you want.
3. Before you even make the hard decision to quit, discuss your situation with someone you can trust. In most cases it should NOT be someone at the same company, but talk it all over with your spouse, sibling, school guidance counselor, clergyman or other person who has your best interests at heart.
4. Never quit with a final gesture of bad-mouthing your boss, or worse, with acts of deliberate sabotage.
5. If you’re considering quitting and have a new job offer, that’s a good situation. However, before you hand in that resignation letter, consider all aspects of both jobs. What about promotion possibilities, salary track and other benefits…
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