Over many different work experiences, all over the place, my simple rule is this: if I am thinking about whether or not I should leave? I should leave. That do

Over many different work experiences, all over the place, my simple rule is this: if I am thinking about whether or not I should leave? I should leave. That doesn't always mean that I leave -- only that by the time I'm asking the questions you're asking, it's always been too late. It was time to go a while back and I just didn't want to admit it. Good luck! I doubt there's some magic sauce or fairy sprinkle dust that will turn a jackass into a flower, but perhaps your experience will be different from mine.