There are lots of reasons to quit. The list above is not exhaustive. Whatever the reason, a Pro knows deep down when it is time to move on. I hate saying “use your gut” but this is one of those times. Enjoy your new job Pros. You deserve it. Don’t look back.
Category: Career
Rule 18: A Pro’s time is as valuable as their money
Frank is a true Pro and a well respected contributor to his current organization. And he’s a pretty happy guy. He works close to home, gets a fair amount of vacation and a fair salary. He works 9 to 5, doesn’t stress out much, and gets to spend ample time with his family and friends….
Rule 19: Every C-3PO needs an R2-D2
Editors note 2/4/24This was originally written somewhere between 2008 and 2011 and aged so poorly that I had to rewrite it – if for no other reason than most of my current co-workers don’t have any fondness for the most important franchise of my youth. ===== I’m going to incorrectly assume for the sake of…
Rule 12: A Pro doesn’t talk to Human Resources
“Human Resources” Please reflect on that term for a moment. I’m willing to bet $1000 dollars you don’t think of yourself as a resource who happens to be human. You know, as compared to non-human resources like computers, electricity, staplers… In fact, I bet another $1000 that if I asked the next person I see…
Rule 7: A Pro produces quality, not quantity
Wise Pros always, and I mean always, live by this rule: If it is worth doing at all, it is worth doing well. This doesn’t mean work harder on everything. Quite the opposite – You need to limit what you do so you can do a few things impressively. You could probably ignore the rest of the…