So sue me: I’ve been thinking a lot about leaving my job. It’s hard not to—and thus hard not to blog about it at the end of the day. It’s lovely, though—to leave for a good reason. “Good reason” requires some elaboration. There are always reasons for leaving a job, but some are…well, they’re a … Continue reading On leaving a job for good reasons
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On withholding knowledge
There was a period last week—a full 36 hours—when I knew I was going to quit my job, but no one I worked with did. I was not a fan. I’m sure that some out there enjoy the subterfuge, the game you have to play. But I don’t much like saying things I don’t mean. … Continue reading On withholding knowledge
On leaving things better than I found them
A few years ago, I decided that I needed an intro to my LinkedIn profile. You know what I mean—the little snippet of introductory text at the top of your profile page. For whatever reason, I felt compelled to add this bit—and struggled mightily with it. How should I frame my career in three sentences? … Continue reading On leaving things better than I found them
On quitting
I quit my job today. But there was no drama to it—it wasn’t the typical story you see online, where a mistreated employee, full of piss and vinegar, says their righteous piece to The Man. It was pretty quiet, actually. Threaded with moments of pained silence, an inability to maintain eye contact. And the sense—which … Continue reading On quitting
Taylor Coe 