It’s one thing to know how to quit a job; it’s another to know when it’s time. Last year I outlined 15 rules for quitting your job. Here, I’ll give you developers some tips on when to consider it. Don’t jump too quickly, however, as the Trumpocalypse is soon upon us and economic turmoil could be part of the game.
I’m lucky. I work for a great company, my co-workers are nice, I get to work from home, and I get to write about tech and code. It hasn’t always been that way. I’ve worked at some sad, dysfunctional places. I’ve also been able to abandon ship before big layoffs because I could read the tea leaves. It’s an intangible skill that comes in handy at many programming shops.