Why did you leave your last job?

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Wondering what were the reasons why you left or considered leaving your last job. In an interesting situation right now where I feel like I SHOULD leave but I don't actually feel like leaving. Mainly because I'm comfortable and the stress of learning a new team, process, etc etc isn't worth the $50k pay bump I MIGHT get if I left.

Advice?

StinkyDiver109 · Accepted Answer

QOL &gt; Comp so as long as you're secure in the other areas of your life. Bills paid? Check. Family and health in order? Check! Check!

Beyond that, I'm staying put.

19g616l0yfr40k · Answer

Don’t leave until you have a job offer in writing, waiting for you to sign.I’ve left jobs because I don’t like my management. If they are hard to work with, it’s just painful to stay.

Munkers · Answer

I left my last job because my manager lied to me about a promotion and cost me 6 months of pay and title.  I really liked the company and the team, but upper management didn't seem considered with addressing it cause our numbers were high.  I couldn't trust him.But I didn't just walk.  I waited for an opportunity, it was a pay raise with similar flexibility and benefits. And then I bounced.I still miss things about that other company, and the grass isn't greener where I am now but for different reasons.  But I don't regret it because I can't work for somebody I don't trust with my career.

Dirac · Answer

I walked because I had other things I wanted to do and I didn’t like the direction my team was going. I also made it clear that my raises were mediocre and I told my manager that the year before. When it came time for the next year’s raise, I planned my exit. But I had someone who could support me while jobless. I wouldn’t quit without an offer normally. Takes a long time to get back into employment that matches one’s  goals.

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