Comments on: Things to Consider When Leaving Your Job

By: DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad

DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:02:02 +0000

Solid tips!

Remember–never burn bridges.

By: Blogging Banks

Blogging Banks — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:54:34 +0000

Pat,

I noticed you haven’t updated this site for 6 days. I hope everything is ok for you and your family!

Best Regards,

By: Rosa

Rosa — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:03:20 +0000

Get *personal*, not just work, contact information for people you might use as references later – if they just stop answering their work phone or email, it may be hard to track people down.

Especially with a new baby, it can be hard to keep track of old acquaintances. I came out of an industry that is/was imploding and my old work friends are scattered – which means many of them are very helpful for job referrals, if I can find them. But when I was first looking for a job after a few years as a SAHM, I had to spend weeks tracking people down and seeing who they were still in contact with until I got to the really useful refs (old bosses & special project teammates).

By: MLR

MLR — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:37:14 +0000

Th continuity binder is HUGE. It shows good faith and will set you apart from your co-workers as a great employee.

The job I currently have had no such thing and it was a nightmare taking over.

Since then I have been continuously building a binder by adding contacts/instructions to it when I feel I need to.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:49:00 +0000

I think a lot of people forget how important it is to make the transition smooth for your company. However, it is a good idea to show that you are leaving on a high note, and that you are still a team player. Plus, it makes it easier to go back to your old company for networking. Another thing to consider when leaving your job is to go over how your financial situation is going to change — and what you are going to do about it. I’ve been impressed as I read about your and your wife’s journey toward making it possible for her to stay home. Good luck to you both!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:23:04 +0000

Networking can be a huge benefit to your new position. I meet with former coworkers for lunch every other month or so. It’s a great way to keep in touch and keep current in the industry. I should probably even do it more often.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:18:06 +0000

The only thing I would add is to make yourself a contact list of people who you dealt with who might be helpful to you after you leave the company. I realize some professions have “no compete” clauses or rules that forbid this. I’m not suggesting anything sneaky. The last job I left doesn’t compete at all with my current field, yet I’ve found quite a few contacts from my old job that have been helpful in my new career. I did take some names, addresses and phone numbers with me that have proven helpful over time.