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Re:Do any of you tech folk ever think about just quitting te... by mieseratte on Tuesday August 06, 2019 @06:31PM (#20630329)
Very nearly did!

Failed startup, batshit insane startup (6 bosses, 12 months), went Wall St. only to narrowly escape a layoff and a psycho manager (harassing me for leaving), thought I found the perfect job. Turned into the worst job I’ve had. Ended after 4 months.

Ended up taking a 33% pay cut to join a local municipal, 8-5 with an hours lunch, business casual dress, etc. Never been happier.

If you’re stuck in a rut, look for jobs you would normally turn your nose up at. You might be pleasantly surprised why you find.

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Re:Do any of you tech folk ever think about just quitting te... by bsg75 on Wednesday August 07, 2019 @12:04PM (#20635953)
> If you’re stuck in a rut, look for jobs you would normally turn your nose up at. You might be pleasantly surprised why you find.

This is a simple and for some (like me) maybe a non-obvious approach. An excellent idea.

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