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- MalarkeyPN, on 10/06/2009, -1/+52Why did I quit?
The relentless grind of repetitive work that didn't help society, unappreciative / ***** clients, soul-less mega-corporate ethos, aloof upper management, cynical lower management, ***** commute, late hours, miserable co-workers who only stayed on because they felt trapped by kids/mortgage, internet addiction (there was no escaping Digg) ... and the general desire to start enjoying my life. - DangerCollie, on 10/06/2009, -0/+32Tough to be honest on that one.
Because I used to dread walking in the door every morning. Every day I would stop outside the door and have to will myself to pull the handle. The knot in my stomach would start Sunday evening, knowing the next morning I'd have to go back there. The clueless management, back-stabbing coworkers, mandatory meetings that were a massive waste of time, process for the sake of process, all of it piling up day after day until one day in a meeting. I just blurted out that I was leaving. Threw out a date and that was that. - uncleosbert, on 10/06/2009, -1/+30"so i could work for YOU, of course!"
- AngryDeuce, on 10/06/2009, -0/+21Because all my previous employers keep going out of business. GOGO economy!!!!
- MalarkeyPN, on 10/06/2009, -1/+21Any thoughts as to what the picture of the woman seductively sucking her finger has to do with leaving a job?
- inactive, on 10/06/2009, -0/+17Working for Regence Blue Shield.
The Long Story
I would work too hard (because others arnt) and I developed Carpal Tunnel symptoms, was told to work less or not as hard. When I did this, nobody would pick up the slack, so our team would fall behind, which prompted the manager to say "work harder!". When I did, I would feel some mild pain.
When I pointed out various problems with the staff, some of which were spending 90 minutes, off the clock, for lunch, in order to clock out early (we had flextime schedules), she didnt blink and while she took care of that problem, thats all she did, every other problem of people simply not working or doing personal things on the clock were flat out ignored. Things like "hey lets spend the first 30 minutes of my shift eating breakfast and reading the newspaper" were very common.
Eventually I had to quit the job, another co-worker, who had previous carpal problems, also had to quit (for the same reasons) that same week.
What I found ironic, it was me and this other co-worker who were responsible for the elimination of overtime in that dept. Prior to our hiring, it was all you can eat OT. Boxes of forms needing to be processed, just sitting there piling up. Didn't get a single acknowledgment for this, however i'm sure the manager got some kudos from the bigger wigs upstairs.
The Short Story: Overworked and under appreciated (which is what I say in interviews). - jaytek13, on 10/07/2009, -1/+18"I'm not suggested you fib"
Are too! Interviews are all about fibbing and telling white lies to make yourself seem like you'd be the best employee ever. It's like going on a first date with someone who isn't slutty... your goal may be to get into their pants, but you don't tell them that, you make them think you're looking for something serious.
I suppose it would help if we could liquor up our interviewers. - whoreable, on 10/07/2009, -1/+16The police came and afterward they told me I wasn't allowed back in the building.
- kwasmosis, on 10/06/2009, -1/+14My boss sucked.
- ZombieSociety, on 10/07/2009, -0/+13Because I called my coworker a *****.
I still think I was right. - craznar, on 10/07/2009, -0/+13Best reason ever: "I finished". I have been able to give that reason twice in 20 years, and each time it worked a charm.
New employers like people who finish things - especially in IT. - Hero0fTime, on 10/07/2009, -0/+12Smithers: What would each of you say is your worst quality?
Man 1: Well, I a workaholic.
Man 2: I push myself too hard.
Homer: Well, it takes me a long time to learn anything, I'm kind of a goof-off...
Smithers: Okay, that'll do.
Homer: ... a little stuff starts disappearing from the workplace...
Smithers: That's enough! - uevan, on 10/07/2009, -0/+10...When can you start!
- oboshoe, on 10/07/2009, -0/+10oops.. you fell into the trap.
Its ok. You like most of us are all to willing to complain if someone gives you a golden opportunity. Its natural.
That question is a question that allows people to burn themselves. Its a trap pure and simple. Its like the question "What is your biggest short coming"
There are two type of answers. A neutral one and a negative one.
In both the long and short versions, you come across as a complainer. You gave a negative response.
Correct answer: "I left to pursue a superior opportunity that provided better benefits and salary".. - boogerthecat, on 10/07/2009, -0/+9A competitor purchased our company, took over the patents our R&D developed at a cost of 10 of millions and shut us down after their paid senators passed environmental restrictions that cost us billions and held up our government contracts in bid protests.
Nothing was wrong with our business, environmental impact or our contract bids.
We just didn't pay off the right ***** in Washington. - shig, on 10/07/2009, -1/+10My last job left me and went to Mexico.
- Tyrghast, on 10/07/2009, -0/+8Because my manager hired an incompetent person from outside to work as supervisor rather than promote someone who had been working there for over a year and knew everyone and how everything was supposed to work.
- DeskFlyer, on 10/07/2009, -2/+10I quit my last job to return to school.
- Tyrghast, on 10/07/2009, -0/+8So... are you like bad luck?
- mrpunman, on 10/07/2009, -0/+8My reason was: Change of environment
- oboshoe, on 10/07/2009, -0/+8I've never found that question hard at all.
Its simple. "I left because I was offered a better job with better pay, and more opportunities to advance myself and increase my skill set".
Big friggin deal.
Your never going to run into a hiring manager who has been a hiring manager for the same company his whole life. We all change jobs. - gankige, on 10/07/2009, -1/+9"Because I didn't know there was a camera in the back room..." doesn't really bode well.
- Crimeodial, on 10/07/2009, -0/+7Wow...sounds like the job I'm at now.
- ruarctb, on 10/07/2009, -1/+8My last employer quit issuing payroll, so I quit going in.
- brickbat, on 10/07/2009, -0/+7How about - I got fired when I took time off to get an abortion after I had sex with the boss.
- Tarkaan, on 10/07/2009, -2/+8Does the sign say "Burger King?"
- tr0j, on 10/07/2009, -0/+6As Woody Harrelson sung it,
"A lady came in with some porcelain skin
And I aksed her what she came in for,
Liquor she said, so lick her I did,
and I don't work there anymore." - ace429k, on 10/07/2009, -0/+5I quit because a trained monkey could do my job. Now it takes 3 or 4 monkeys to do what I do!
- lostinseganet, on 10/07/2009, -0/+5Breast, big breast...was fired! I saw no reason to continue on, and took the severance package. :(
- Pixelante, on 10/07/2009, -1/+6I did not "leave". They died. All of them. Screaming, begging for salvation.
I didn't listen.
You should have seen it. - Tarkaan, on 10/07/2009, -0/+5My contract ended when the breakthrough product I was working on went through First Human Use, and they paid so much ***** money I decided to take about ..I dunno, three years off.
- jaytek13, on 10/07/2009, -1/+6Did you happen to even look at the results of your search? I might suggest you do, as you are incorrect.
It is illegal to ask a previous employer why they fired someone, yes. It is not illegal to ask an employee why they left. - OMnicient, on 10/07/2009, -1/+5After I helped convinced my boss that I needed a big raise to meet my expenses, I showed up the next day with a new stainless steel Rolex, and talked about my new guitar. To everybody.
- Ghstfce, on 10/07/2009, -0/+3That just happened last week to my friend that works (well now worked) for Inkstop.
- vspazv, on 10/07/2009, -0/+3***** rolls uphill and I stood at the top for 50 hours every week including Sunday.
- tradderjohn, on 10/07/2009, -1/+4My enlistment was up
- Elranzer, on 10/07/2009, -0/+3What's the alternative? I'd like to subscribe to your newsletter.
- mattycoze, on 10/07/2009, -0/+3Well it's news to me that there's 'legal' and 'illegal' questions to be asked in an interview ... so this is an exhaustive list (from a HR website)...http://www.hrhero.com/q&a/061705-questions.sht ...
* What is your age? What is your date of birth? When did you graduate from high school? (But you can ask applicants whether they're at least a certain age, if they're minors, to verify eligibility to work.)
* What is your race, colour, religion, or national origin? Were you born in the U.S.? What country are your parents from? Is English your primary language? Are you a U.S. citizen? (Instead ask whether applicants are eligible to work in the United States.)
* Do you have any disabilities of any kind? (Instead ask if applicants can perform the job functions at issue.)
* Does anyone in your family have a disability for which you have to provide care?
* Have you ever been treated by a psychologist or a psychiatrist?
* Are you taking any prescription medications?
* Have you ever been treated for a drug addiction or alcoholism?
* Are you married, single, or divorced?
* How many children do you have? Who's going to care for them while you're at work?
* Are you pregnant? How long do you plan to take off with the baby?
* When do you plan to start a family?
* Do you have your own car? (Don't ask unless it's job related � instead ask if the person has reliable transportation to get to work.)
* Do you have an arrest record? (But, in some states, you may ask about criminal convictions.)
* Have you ever sued a former employer?
* Are you a union member? What is your stance on union membership?
* How many sick days did you take off work last year?
* Do you observe the Sabbath or any days that would interfere with this job schedule?
* Have you ever filed a workers' compensation claim?
* Did you receive anything other than an honourable discharge from the military?
* Do you own your own home?
* What is your credit history or credit score? (Don't ask about credit history unless it relates to the job in question, and always comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act if you're running a credit or background check. Good credit requirements have been challenged as discriminatory because they may have an adverse impact on minorities).
Seriously though; I'm all for equal opportunities but it's a little ridiculous that we have to legislate against such questions in an interview specifically... after all once an individual may be inducted into a workplace that discriminates, that could be putting them at more danger in spite of being given the 'equal opportunity'. If I was going for a professional interview even great dependence on being accepted, I'm sure I wouldn't be phased by the question, whether or not they discriminate. Maybe people think otherwise though. - biffta, on 10/07/2009, -0/+2I haven't left it, gambling and drugs aren't cheap you know!
- scythefwd, on 10/07/2009, -0/+2I have always answered honestly. My last answer was something along the lines of " I disagree with the way the management was treating our subcontractors. I also prefer to hear from my first line manager more than 1 time a year." This is the same reason I gave for quitting when I left the place. I was interviewing for a subcontractor slot. The company I was going to be working for offered me a slot walking out of the interview. The company that was the primary on the contract waited 3 days to get all of the proper people to sign off on the hire and I received the offer from them a couple of days later. I'd rather lose a job because of honesty than get a job that is just like the last one I quit because I didn't tell someone that I wouldn't work in that environment.
- robinthehood, on 10/07/2009, -0/+2My last job was as a salesman. I realized I couldn't sell something I don't believe in, let alone in markups I didn't feel were right.
My current job, when it happens will be due to the fact that I work harder (and smarter) than everyone else here and get paid almost the least.
A recent raise will help stem that for a short while, but it will come again. - tugger, on 10/07/2009, -1/+3Jesus, this isn't journalism, it's pointing out the bleeding obvious.
Really, how do people get paid for this *****? - rpgmakr, on 10/07/2009, -0/+2Good one.
- Elranzer, on 10/07/2009, -0/+2"As gay as it sounds" - is only spoken by people too young to have ever had a job.
- Elranzer, on 10/07/2009, -0/+2"IT techy" was a good job in the 90s, not so much anymore. Not when employers are asking for people with PhDs, 50 certifications and 10 years of experience just to fill entry-level jobs.
- MattBD, on 10/07/2009, -0/+1I plan to leave my current job and become a web developer as soon as I can find a position. If they ask me why I want to leave in the interview it's simple - get into an industry I'm actually interested in, rather than dealing with people's life insurance and getting interrupted all the time by call centre reps who need help.
- AraleNorimaki, on 10/07/2009, -0/+1i'm not selling shoes for the money. I'm in it to torture fat women. Where you been?
- darkened, on 10/07/2009, -0/+1I agree, as stupid as that question is "what is your biggest weakness" is to always frame it even as a positive.
"My biggest weakness has been to jump in headfirst as my goal is always solve problems quickly and correctly, on a rare occasion this has come back on me where I didn't have enough information to solve the problem correctly. Due to my previous experiences with that I make sure to put in the effort to make sure I have all the needed information available to solve my problem/task/etc." - darkened, on 10/07/2009, -0/+1Your final sentence is very important and most people don't have the respect for themselves to best honest about it. When you leave your work place due to serious and quantifiable issues it's important to be upfront with them so you know it's not going to be the same.
The first real job I ever had that actually deserved a 2 week notice from that I didn't just quit by not showing up and letting them figure it out was a big part due to the fact between the 3 development teams at the office it felt more like it was 3 warring factions with a giant DMZ in the middle of them. 2 of the factions hated the 3rd faction because the 3rd faction was just superior to them in almost every way and instead of wanting to improve their ability they were more interested in throwing tantrums and petty jealousy. It was the best feeling ever when I gave them the notice and they told me I could take the 2 weeks as paid vacation. Then while I was on my vacation before my next job started, I found out the company's parent company went bankrupt and they were going to close... and i just laughed.
(Obviously this would be stated in an interview in much more corporate double speak as with everything in the corporate world too much bluntess is a very bad thing) - MelvinSchlubman, on 10/08/2009, -0/+1> who cares if they do? You avoided the trap.
Fair enuf in a limited way, but over-reliance on an avoidance strategy may still lose you the job if other candidates put more thought into their prep and answers.
> Its simply a trap that you need to avoid.
I would agree if you have good intel that the job is yours unless you make a a blunder.
Otherwise, it's one opportunity to distinguish yourself from your competitors. I would not dismiss that as "scoring points". Isn't the sports analogy apt when you're trying to prevail over all competitors for the job? -
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