How close are you to quitting your job outright?

[HughMoran]

How close are you to just walking into the boss, and saying, "Here you go, I quit?"

[silverweb]

1. Why?

:shrug:

[rocktivity]

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

[Wcross]

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!

[rocktivity]

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

[Wcross]

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.

[flobee1]

3. Never

I lucked into this job and had to move 300 miles for it. I plan to retire from this place

[harpo]

4. not me...I like my job

:woohoo:

[Nite Owl]

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

[madrchsod]

6. as soon as i find another job

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

[TallahasseeGrannie]

7. Nope

25+ years and a good pension. You just don't toss that out. Besides, I like it.

[B Calm]

8. Quit my low paying job, why? Just end up working for another

dysfunctional control freak for low wages. I'm staying for SPITE!

[bleedingheart]

12. I like your attitude!

[ThomWV]

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.

[bahrbearian]

10. Today . I was pretty damn close

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

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....

[KAZ]

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.

[Deja Q]

14. ?

[Cobalt Violet]

15. No, I like my job.

I lucked out to get out of corporate americans' slave labor pool. No more.

[undeterred]

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.

[Dem Agog]

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.

[VOX]

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:

[HughMoran]

20. Thanks, KrazyKat

:toast:

I will try to get the next job lined up first

[HeeBGBz]

19. Probably within 2 months.

Maybe sooner.

[malmapus]

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.

[regnaD kciN]

23. Job? What job?

I'd have to fire myself!

;-)

[CrownPrinceBandar]

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.

[RumpusCat]

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. ^___^

[LisaLynne]

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?

[Initech]

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.

[no_hypocrisy]

27. Never quit no matter how psychotic the boss was. I waited to be

fired to get unemployment benefits.

[catzies]

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.

[Common Sense Party]

30. Been there, did that 1.5 weeks ago.

Unemployment would be nice, but I've been painting a house to sell.

[tjdee]

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. :(

[madeline_con]

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! :(

[LaraMN]

34. I have declared that "I quit" repeatedly,

but the kids keep following me around.
:shrug:

[catzies]

37. Yeah! Who are these kids anyway, and why are they calling me "Mom?"

:P

[beyurslf]

36. I love my job. I am one of the lucky ones.

[mwooldri]

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.