Cloud Jobs - Stay, Leave or Quit

There’s been quite a bit of debate recently on whether or not to stay in a role, look around for something new, or just quit tech all together. What’s the right choice? Let’s explore some options and strategies. 

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• Tweet #1 - Can’t wait to quit tech
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• Great attrition or Great attraction [McKinsey] 

THE COVID PANDEMIC HAS CHANGED A LOT OF PEOPLE’S PERSPECTIVE

Remote work; lots of job prospects, and some new perspective on life has many people considering alternatives to their current situation. 

SO SHOULD YOU STAY, LOOK FOR SOMETHING NEW, OR QUIT ALTOGETHER?

When to Stay

• You enjoy the work, the team, the manager, the culture
• You’re learning and you see a path for growth or upward mobility
• You or your family need the work (healthcare, location, stability, etc.)

When to Look Around

• You’re underpaid or don’t have an upward mobility path
• You want to make a change, and can’t do it within your company
• You no longer enjoy the work, the team, the manager, the culture
• A great (outside) opportunity is presented to you

When to consider quitting (usually as a last resort)

• You’re in a dangerous or harmful situation
• You just can’t find any passion in it
• You have an alternative way to support yourself (and your family)

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