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Subject:Re: stay on or get off From:Kevin McGowan <mcgowan -at- LORAN -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 25 Aug 1999 09:02:14 -0400
Hi there Jane,
I have heard the following philosophy, and subscribe to it: "The day to
start looking for a new job is the day you start a new job" or words to that
effect. Basically, always have your ear to the ground, constantly network.
This doesn't mean that you are going to jump ship at the next possible
opportunity, it just means that you are looking out for yourself. That also
gives you the chance to really pick and choose. My last job was a bomb, and
it took me 6 months to find a better one. I had several interviews, a few
opportunities, but nothing seemed good enough. As another wise tech writer
once said "consider it a subsidized job search."
Politics...geez, now you're really looking to start a thread. I know you
have fallen victim to that (so did I, remarkably similar situations, no?).
Some politicking is inevitable, but when it consumes the group, that's the
first clue to put your resume on Monster Board.
have a good one!
-Kevin
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> Subject: stay on or get off
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>
> Hi all
>
> There's been lots of discussions about how to get a job, what kind of
> interview questions are good/bad, red flags to watch out for both
> before and
> during the contract/term of employment, etc. Many times a
> technical writer
> has been advised to start looking for another job, as the company
> they're at
> is doing something stupid.
>
> I'm wondering what the signs are to start looking for a new job, barring
> catastrophy or blatant exploitation. How have many of you come to start
> looking, and how did you feel (and for how long) before you made up your
> mind? Did you draw up a list of pros and cons, did you shop
> around, did you
> throw all caution to the wind, or did you consult the therapist
> or a bottle?
>
> Lastly, how sensitive should one be to politics, because it seems to be
> intrinsically linked with any sort of dissatisfaction. Some
> things, I know,
> should be water off a duck's back, but what have been your experiences?
>
> I hope I get a lot of responses, and that the discussion morphs some, too.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> jane
>
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