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> * You expect two weeks notice when I resign? That's cute! Storming out of your high paying tech job without giving any notice is the type of idea that sounds

> * You expect two weeks notice when I resign? That's cute! Storming out of your high paying tech job without giving any notice is the type of idea that sounds good when you’re fantasizing about, but does far more harm than good. In real life, professionals don’t do this. I’ve only heard of it happening a few times, and it each case it was the story of legends that everyone knew about for years. Not in a good way, but in a “that’s the guy who just disappeared and left us to clean up their mess” way. It’s the kind of move that will make sure nobody who knows anyone who knows that story will ever consider hiring you, and for good reason. > I don't feel a bit sorry for them and I won't shed a single tear when the FAANG companies and their ilk whine that they're having a hard time finding workers, which they will inevitably do. This is delusional. As long as a company is paying top-1% compensation they’re going to have candidates lining up to take those jobs. The idea that tech workers are all going to unite and refuse to take $300K cushy FAANG jobs is just internet revenge fantasy.

taylodl 4y ago
> As long as a company is paying top-1% compensation they’re going to have candidates lining up to take those jobs. Some people have self-respect and can't be "bought." Those are the kinds of employees you want and will be harder for these companies to get. As far as giving notice is concerned, at my company as soon as you give notice you're immediately walked out of the premises by security and all your access is immediately revoked. Your colleagues will pack up your stuff and it will be sent home to you. There are many companies like that.
- ifyoubuildit 4y ago
  > Some people have self-respect and can't be "bought." Those are the kinds of employees you want and will be harder for these companies to get. I'm not an employer, but assuming your stereotypical cutthroat capitalist character, why would they want employees who "have self respect" and "can't be bought"? Even as a person who admires those qualities, I would probably prioritize a lot of other traits far above those 2, starting first with "can they do the job".
  - taylodl 4y ago
    Turns out that "yes men" aren't good for your organization.
- boring_twenties 4y ago
  Of course everyone knows this, so the thing to do is quietly bring all your stuff home ahead of time.
lostoldsession 4y ago
The level of delusion and entitlement coming from people getting paid $160k (plus golden Cadillac benefits, fully covered) to work from home doing approximately 15 hours of real work a week is staggering. I suppose its just proof of the hedonic treadmill at work.
- tennisflyi 4y ago
  I thought I was the only other person who noticed this.

taylodl 4y ago

> As long as a company is paying top-1% compensation they’re going to have candidates lining up to take those jobs. Some people have self-respect and can't be "bought." Those are the kinds of employees you want and will be harder for these companies to get. As far as giving notice is concerned, at my company as soon as you give notice you're immediately walked out of the premises by security and all your access is immediately revoked. Your colleagues will pack up your stuff and it will be sent home to you. There are many companies like that.

ifyoubuildit 4y ago
> Some people have self-respect and can't be "bought." Those are the kinds of employees you want and will be harder for these companies to get. I'm not an employer, but assuming your stereotypical cutthroat capitalist character, why would they want employees who "have self respect" and "can't be bought"? Even as a person who admires those qualities, I would probably prioritize a lot of other traits far above those 2, starting first with "can they do the job".
- taylodl 4y ago
  Turns out that "yes men" aren't good for your organization.
boring_twenties 4y ago
Of course everyone knows this, so the thing to do is quietly bring all your stuff home ahead of time.

lostoldsession 4y ago

The level of delusion and entitlement coming from people getting paid $160k (plus golden Cadillac benefits, fully covered) to work from home doing approximately 15 hours of real work a week is staggering. I suppose its just proof of the hedonic treadmill at work.

tennisflyi 4y ago
I thought I was the only other person who noticed this.