Comments on: Why You Should Quit Your Job By Summer

By: Maegan Anderson

Maegan Anderson — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 09:45:00 +0000

I’m sorry but I choose not to quit my job by summer. At first, I was kind of scared because I don’t know anything about the job I got into but later on I didn’t feel anxious about it and I already started to like my work.

By: Ash Pembroke

Ash Pembroke — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 21:27:00 +0000

Hi Anthony, thanks for asking.

No major moves planned in the next few months as I am a little time constrained until I complete another project. So I’ll carry on as I have been doing thus far – writing articles and reaching out to others.

I’m hoping from the summer onwards to pick up momentum with my blog and at least reduce my hours at work…

By: jrandom421

jrandom421 — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 08:33:00 +0000

I’ve found that informational interviews are pretty useless, unless you have some kind of connection to the person you’re calling. Otherwise, you’ll get told to apply for what you want and get your questions answered in the interview, if you make it that far.

By: Anthony Moore

Anthony Moore — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 02:48:00 +0000

Thanks a lot, Ash! Glad you liked it. What’s your next step in the next 3 months?

By: Anthony Moore

Anthony Moore — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 02:47:00 +0000

Totally, Jagoda. Thanks for the feedback (sorry for the delay). What’s one piece of advice you’d give someone afraid to reach out and make their first informational interview ask?

By: Jagoda

Jagoda — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 18:56:00 +0000

I’ve been advising people for years to do informational interviews. They are a great networking tool. Often they don’t lead to a job offer right away but do expand your network, help you clarify your goals and learn what’s out there and what it takes to get that desirable job. That focus and those introductions that open doors for you are key steps for honing your resume and interview skills, AND alerting you to job possibilities that haven’t yet been publicized.

By: Ash Pembroke

Ash Pembroke — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 10:35:00 +0000

I have felt totally like this for some time and now I’m actually doing something about it!

For years I had the mentality that the only way was to move up on the career ladder. I have been changing jobs every two years on average – just to go somewhere a little bit better.

Now I realize that is the wrong strategy going forward and set up a website on a subject I know very well.

I’m still in full time employment, but this side project gives me a lot of satisfaction and creative reign, which I have never experienced in any jobs before.

Great article – thank you!

By: Anthony Moore

Anthony Moore — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 06:03:00 +0000

You go, dude! Congrats on the awesome job – some people have all the luck. -Anthony

By: jrandom421

jrandom421 — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 05:42:00 +0000

Screw You! I’m staying right where I am. I’ve got a great job that pays well, has great benefits, has me doing important things, in the service of a great cause.
Go ahead and quit your job by summer! I’ll stay here and continue getting paid well, having great benefits, doing important stuff, in the service of a great cause!