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Reading your post, I feel like you're me, except I haven't worked at startups. Addressing your first two points: * If I don't like a situation, I will leave it

Reading your post, I feel like you're me, except I haven't worked at startups. Addressing your first two points: * If I don't like a situation, I will leave it. After all, the easiest way to change your environment is to escape it. I feel conflicted with this one. While what you say is true I can't help but feel, when I try to apply to certain situations in life, like I'm quitting... or that I'd beat myself up for "being a quitter who didn't try hard enough to make things better" at a particular job or relationship or something of the sort. There's something to be said about the potential payoff relative to the amount of effort involved in making things better, of course. Your second point is something I've been personally stuck in for awhile, mostly given the economic downturn and seeing friends go unemployed for quite a long time. Still, I probably have to make that jump sooner or later.

MrFoof 16y ago
Oh, I try to change things. However the reality is you're working against a much larger force. It's difficult to create enough inertia to force real change. Regarding the second point, I quit my job in early October. I had my first offer in hand in 23 days, and three in hand after the first month. Income was $0, which was a good motivator. Though the amusing thing this time around is my former employer is now looking to become one of my clients (the place loved me, I just didn't like them).
GrooveStomp 16y ago
I understand your point, but I think it might not always be possible to improve the work situation enough to justify staying there. I think it's always worthwhile to give it a try and see how much change you can effect, but there is a practical limit. As far as unemployment - I only know of one friend who is currently unemployed, and that's by choice! Not that this is indicative of North America as a whole; but it does reflect what I've heard others say in regards to there always being good jobs available for good people who are skilled.
- artmageddon 16y ago
  Yeah, that's what I was referring to when I talked about the potential payoff. I certainly have skills and a decent resume, but have had trouble getting interviews my way.

MrFoof 16y ago

Oh, I try to change things. However the reality is you're working against a much larger force. It's difficult to create enough inertia to force real change. Regarding the second point, I quit my job in early October. I had my first offer in hand in 23 days, and three in hand after the first month. Income was $0, which was a good motivator. Though the amusing thing this time around is my former employer is now looking to become one of my clients (the place loved me, I just didn't like them).

GrooveStomp 16y ago

I understand your point, but I think it might not always be possible to improve the work situation enough to justify staying there. I think it's always worthwhile to give it a try and see how much change you can effect, but there is a practical limit. As far as unemployment - I only know of one friend who is currently unemployed, and that's by choice! Not that this is indicative of North America as a whole; but it does reflect what I've heard others say in regards to there always being good jobs available for good people who are skilled.

artmageddon 16y ago
Yeah, that's what I was referring to when I talked about the potential payoff. I certainly have skills and a decent resume, but have had trouble getting interviews my way.