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HughMoran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:26 PM
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How close are you to quitting your job outright?
How close are you to just walking into the boss, and saying, "Here you go, I quit?"
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silverweb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:28 PM
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1. Why?
:shrug:
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rocktivity Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:29 PM
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2. Sorry, but I just started a job
featuring full internet access and a half-hour reverse commute. Loving the extra sleep, using less gas, and visiting DU on my coffee breaks!

:headbang:
rocknation
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Wcross Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 08:17 PM
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21. What is a "Reverse commute"?
That sounds sweet! I have never heard the term before. Its funny but I heard the term "MILF" from someone the other day and I didn't have a clue!
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rocktivity Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-29-06 11:33 AM
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33. A reverse commute is when you go in the opposite direction
of the rush hour traffic. And it is sweet to snicker at all the cars being bumper to bumper!

:headbang:
rocknation
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Wcross Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-29-06 07:43 PM
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35. I used to do that- 3:30 to midnight shift.
It was pretty cool to not have to deal with the "rush hour" traffic.
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flobee1 Donating Member (515 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:30 PM
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3. Never
I lucked into this job and had to move 300 miles for it. I plan to retire from this place
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harpo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:31 PM
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4. not me...I like my job
:woohoo:
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Nite Owl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:33 PM
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5. Umm, well I work for myself
so unless I get mad at me and quit or fire myself for being on DU too much, nope
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madrchsod Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:35 PM
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6. as soon as i find another job
Edited on Tue Mar-28-06 07:36 PM by madrchsod
which isn`t anytime soon,so it`s back to the shithole everynight.thank god i like the people i work with

oh ya i took the night off
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TallahasseeGrannie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:37 PM
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7. Nope
25+ years and a good pension. You just don't toss that out. Besides, I like it.
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B Calm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:39 PM
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8. Quit my low paying job, why? Just end up working for another
dysfunctional control freak for low wages. I'm staying for SPITE!
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bleedingheart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:48 PM
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12. I like your attitude!
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ThomWV Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:42 PM
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9. I Did, Just Over A Year Ago
It was about 8 years before I planned to retire, but fuck it, I just could not go into that shithole anymore.
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bahrbearian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:43 PM
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10. Today . I was pretty damn close
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Prisoner_Number_Six Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:45 PM
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11. I did that very thing once
I ended up penniless, I lost my apartment, I had to skip out on some bills, and I had to leave the state.

It was the best decision I ever made- because of the challenging situation that resulted I ended up moving half way across the country and starting my own business. I now have new friends, a couple hundred clients who repsect and trust me, and I'm having the best time of my life.

Funny how things conspire to make you take the next step, even when you don't realize you need to take a walk....
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KAZ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:49 PM
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13. Been there... 4 weeks ago. I leave mid-April...
Though I may do some consulting from home. Second time around with this company. 6+ years. IT ain't what it used to be. The whole profession seems to be filled with people who did not come up through the ranks, and feel like they are God's gift to computing, despite all evidence to the contrary. They read some trade magazines, and got into it during the dotcom craze. Our IT department(150+) is a wreck. Thank God I have a loving wife who'll see me through the transition.
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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:54 PM
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14. ?
Edited on Tue Mar-28-06 07:54 PM by HypnoToad
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Cobalt Violet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:55 PM
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15. No, I like my job.
Edited on Tue Mar-28-06 07:56 PM by Cobalt Violet
I lucked out to get out of corporate americans' slave labor pool. No more.
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undeterred Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 07:56 PM
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16. I've been in that situation many times, and I have walked out
But I finally found a great opportunity and I love my job now. I wouldn't be in it if I hadn't gotten out of a bad one though.
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Dem Agog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 08:00 PM
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17. T- Negative 2 weeks
I said it 2 weeks ago. Tomorrow is my last day.

I start my new job, at a much higher rate of pay on Monday.
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VOX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 08:01 PM
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18. Am comfortable now, but I have been there...
The problem always seemed to be that, whenever in that "need to quit now" situation, I always had to get a lifeline to another job so I **could** quit!

I've wanted to walk, many times, but had to wait. However, in one case in particular, the waiting made the walking all the sweeter.

Hang in there, HughMoran! :toast:
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HughMoran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 08:08 PM
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20. Thanks, KrazyKat
:toast:

I will try to get the next job lined up first
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HeeBGBz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 08:03 PM
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19. Probably within 2 months.
Maybe sooner.
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malmapus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 08:20 PM
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22. Funny this post came up
Just put myself back on the market today, so as long as I line something else up, I'm out.
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regnaD kciN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 08:22 PM
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23. Job? What job?
I'd have to fire myself!

;-)
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CrownPrinceBandar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 08:26 PM
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24. Very soon......
I'm working a job that does not utilize my skills or education at all. I work for a boss who is not content unless they are in your business every minute of the day. It should be a low-stress environment - its not, by a longshot.
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RumpusCat Donating Member (548 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 09:44 PM
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29. Am in a similar position right now
Micromanaged, not getting the respect I deserve, and not using my skills at all. Sucks! But it's temporary... I'm on the market again and optimistic. ^___^
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LisaLynne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 08:26 PM
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25. At the moment, not too close, but three weeks ago ...
I was in mid-stride. But, then I reconsidered. What am I supposed to do in this wintry economic climate?
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Initech Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 08:28 PM
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26. I like my job but if I dont get more work to do...
I'm outta here. I can sit on my ass at home, thanks.
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no_hypocrisy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 09:22 PM
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27. Never quit no matter how psychotic the boss was. I waited to be
fired to get unemployment benefits.
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catzies Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 09:43 PM
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28. I'm one day away every day. Gone at the first best offer.
I'm serious. I find myself having to start things and hope I'm not still around at the end of that particular project.
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Common Sense Party Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 09:46 PM
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30. Been there, did that 1.5 weeks ago.
Unemployment would be nice, but I've been painting a house to sell.
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tjdee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 10:02 PM
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31. I'm too afraid of getting fired to quit.
I could do without the stress, but seeing as I just made a couple of good sized screw ups, I am just hoping I keep my job for the next few weeks. :(
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madeline_con Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-28-06 10:42 PM
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32. Dang, I feel the same way.
Someone told me you have to practically show up drunk to get fired.

I like my job, but it seems like some idiot coworker always manages to screw up what almost ended as a perfectly good work day. They consistently make it miserable! :(
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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-29-06 11:35 AM
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34. I have declared that "I quit" repeatedly,
but the kids keep following me around.
:shrug:
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catzies Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-29-06 09:44 PM
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37. Yeah! Who are these kids anyway, and why are they calling me "Mom?"
:P
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beyurslf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-29-06 07:46 PM
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36. I love my job. I am one of the lucky ones.
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mwooldri Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-29-06 10:04 PM
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38. Depends on how the customers treat me.
If they are completely unreasonable and begin to get insulting - and I have it call after call after call after call... then heck yes I walk, close to quitting. However the people that you help and that really need it make my job worthwhile.
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