I've been in various positions and situations over the years where I wanted to just quit. What did I do? I quit. Not over something petty like not using a free Unix, or having a 17" screen instead of a 21" screen. But, when you do have a lot of those sort of things, and other things, which makes going to work a living hell, then I figure ya may as well quit!

My philosophy is that since you spend the majority of your adult (awake) life working, that you may as well enjoy it. So, if you don't enjoy working at Company A, go try Company B.

Easier said than done, right? Well, that depends on you. I have yet to leave a job and be unemployed for longer than I want to, and getting paid what I want. Willing to relocate? There are then thousands of opportunities for you. Not willing? There may be less opportunities, but you could surely find something.. if you can't, it is your choice to not move elsewhere.

I have recently been on a job hunt since I am moving to another state. I used various websites like Monster, HotJobs, Headhunter.net, etc... and was constantly flooded with emails and phone calls about jobs (some I was a match for, some I wasn't). I had a few phone interviews, a few in-person interviews, and was offered a job (3 months before the day I would be starting) by the company I start for next month. The moral of this story is that if you want to quit, think of what you want to be doing, the type of company you want to work for, and use the tools available to make that a reality. IMO, there is little reason to work somewhere you are unhappy at. If you choose to leave because you don't want to use ODBC, it may seem like a petty reason but if it makes you miserable, do what you need to so you can be a happy person during the 8+ hours a day you are Working For the (Wo)Man!

Cheers,
KM

In reply to RE: Why do monks put up with it? by KM
in thread Why do monks put up with it? by Ovid

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