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📢 TWO WEEKS NOTICE 📢 The American job market has experienced the most significant job loss numbers in over 50 years. 38 million workers quit their jobs in 2021. Many refer to it as the “Great Resignation”… but we prefer the term, the Great Re-Evaluation – a time for workers to re-evaluate what they want for themselves, and their careers. It’s also a time for employers to re-evaluate their policies, and make changes to keep top talent! We asked our community to share their Great Re-Evaluation stories. Stories are anonymous. ➡️ Why did you decide to quit your job? During the pandemic, everything shifted to MORE hours and MORE zooms, rather than taking that time to establish a better work pace and the work from home lifestyle I was hoping for. I decided that the job/salary/title wasn't worth it if my life was just passing me by without the opportunity to enjoy it at all.  ➡️ What was the last straw that made you decide it was time to move on? When my boss texted me on a Saturday night at 9:45pm with a question that she could have easily looked up herself or could have waited until Monday without consequence, that was the last straw. There were no boundaries and no end to my work day.  ➡️ How did you quit? First, I waited until my annual bonus had been paid. Then, at my weekly check-in with my boss (which she skipped and then rescheduled), I told her I had other opportunities that I wanted to pursue. I gave 6 weeks notice.. In all honesty, I didn’t have a plan for what I was going to do next. All I knew was that I needed to leave. The same day I resigned, an old colleague called me to ask about a role her new organization was trying to fill to see if I knew of any candidates. I mentioned that I had in fact, just resigned and would be available soon. I signed a contract the following week and have been consulting for them (and others) ever since. Just because the pathway isn't totally clear doesn't mean you shouldn't take the leap. Opportunities arise when you follow your instincts! ➡️ How did your boss respond to your resignation? When I gave my resignation my boss cried, and then hung up on me. She called back 30 minutes later instructing me not to tell anyone. She said my resignation was going to be a "morale killer" and she needed time to think things through. Eventually when she calmed down, she said they would find a temporary replacement and asked my help in vetting the candidates.  ➡️ Was there anything your company could have done to retain you? No, I was miserable! Even though I liked my colleagues, I needed flexibility and freedom.

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I sometimes do that but always state that it’s something that shouldn’t be read until Monday. To be fair, our heads never stop thinking about the business and sometimes you can’t avoid having a thought or question. If I don’t send it instantly I tend to forget, which is why I sometimes send them after work or on weekends (when we have more time to reflect).

Sharesz T. Wilkinson

🔝1% • Harvard Business Review Advisory & Forbes Councils - Mentor for Executives MNCs < 253 Billion USD, Tech Startups, Entrepreneurs > 1 Million USD 📈 Global Networks 🥇• Executive Communication & Resilience Expert 🧠

1y

Put your phone on silence and deal with it Monday morning - simple.

Jackie Harder

I help mid-career/mid-life women get more

1y

I'm curious about this incident here. Is this the story from one individual or bits and pieces from many people's experience?

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Christina Salabert, Esq

Assistant Deputy Public Defender

1y

Been there. Boss called me about an appeal I was working on with another attorney the day after shoulder surgery. Still feeling some of the anesthesia and new pain meds but like an idiot I picked up the phone. Couldn’t tell you what we talked about.

Heidi Therese Dangelmaier

I run an all-girl global think-tank we will lead the future of consumerism & technology & scientific intelligence, & culture- 2024 it begins

1y

The Female Quotient The women who wrote this sounded angry and resentful - i would not want to work for someone with attitude. If we want to be treated as cogs in a system, then work starts and ends between regulated check in hours. if we make that choice, expect to be treated in a corresponding manner, as a task monkey.

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Tom Lockhart QGM

Head of Security BAE Systems International

1y

What is the difference in the responsibilities in terms of out of hours support to both the business and non-executives? Is that understood in job descriptions or is it simply “assumed” that as an executive grade you will go the extra mile

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Shruti Khanna

Global Luxury Hospitality & Tourism Leader I Passionate Hotelier I Hatha Yoga Teacher (Recognised by Govt of India)

1y

There is always a choice, it can be a difficult but there is always a choice!

Viviana Vargas

Independent Owner at Creating Ripples Leadership Training and Development

1y

When my boss called me on Friday at 6:45pm asked me if I could talk and I told him I was giving dinner to my kids and he still went ahead and called a meeting….

Tauña Marshall

Financial Counselor at Oncology San Antonio Cancer Care Network

1y

I love it! The Great "Re-evaluation"! A better perspective.

Adeline Torcol

Consultant+facilitator on wellbeing and resilience at work/Host Pacify Your Mind podcast/Executive Contributor at Brainz magazine#wellbeingatwork#careatwork#mindfulness#

1y

it is so important to put clear boundaries on emails and phone connection in the evening and week-end time so key to protect us from stress! thanks for sharing!

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