Category Archives: Quit

How to get out of an unhappy job

March 23, 2015 Alexander Leave a comment

I just got this amazing email from "Lauren" who's been stuck in an unhappy job:

Just wanted to send a note to say THANK YOU for your team's wonderful work. It has inspired me greatly over the years, and last week I finally did something about my … Continue Reading ››

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I need your best idea

February 4, 2015 Alexander 11 Comments

If I write a short e-book about quitting your job, what should I call it? Here are the best ideas from when I asked the same question on Facebook: Laila Pawlak Quit! Jens Ditlev Fromsejer Press Esc Jesper Wille · 4 mutual friends "You're fired, boss". Chandramohan Amritkar Yo can go your own way Chandramohan Amritkar The fun begins now Alexander Kjerulf How … Continue Reading ››

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Top 5 Myths About Quitting Your Job

January 22, 2015 Alexander 74 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VARXw5NoalY I've been pretty unhappy in my job for quite a while now. The workplace is fairly stressed, I feel completely unappreciated and I can't really see the purpose of most of the work I do. I want to get out of there but whenever I discuss the idea of quitting with my friends and family, I get … Continue Reading ››

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How to be a workplace rebel

December 3, 2014 Alexander 1 Comment

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March 31 2015 is International Quit Your Crappy Job Day

December 2, 2014 Alexander 3 Comments

Too many people stay for too long in jobs they hate. An estimated 20-25% of employees hate their jobs and wish they could quit tomorrow. This is bad for you. Being unhappy at work can destroy your career, your health, your family and your private life. Quitting is an option and often it’s the best option. That's … Continue Reading ››

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Is it time to quit your job? Take our test and find out.

March 12, 2014 Alexander 5 Comments

How do you know if you’re unhappy at work? That something is not right and that it’s time to either make some changes at work or move on to a new job? Helping people obtain Happiness at Work is my Job. I’ve talked to a lot of people who hate their jobs and I’ve noticed some … Continue Reading ››

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I quit my unhappy job too late

June 4, 2013 Alexander 8 Comments

I got an awesome email from a reader of the blog, who found the courage to quit a well-paying job and move on to something else. Here's his story:

I was very unhappy in my last job, and though I knew your work, I still quit too late. I feel like I should … Continue Reading ››

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Have you ever quit a job without having a new one lined up?

February 12, 2013 Alexander 125 Comments

Have you ever quit a job without having a new one lined up? Why did you quit? Then what happened? I've done it myself once. I was working really hard as a developer, when one seriously under-qualified manager called me unprofessional in a meeting. I stood up, left the meeting and resigned the … Continue Reading ››