Have you, or someone you know, ever actually quit your job and convinced your employer to hire you back as a vendor or consultant, producing great happiness? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 18, 2009 - 9 answers

How to leave a job gracefully when you can't tell your coworkers in person? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 6, 2009 - 15 answers

What happens to the separation payout for vacation time earned as a full-time employee if the employee is on part time or reduced hours when leaving? [more inside]
posted by NortonDC on Nov 29, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I unwind in the evening if I give up pot? And no, alcohol is not an option. I'd like advice for sober ways to unwind, as well as tips for making the transition. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 18, 2009 - 48 answers

NYC big ad agency creative director with art background is considering quitting his job to look for another, in this economy. Would really appreciate some advice... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 11, 2009 - 9 answers

How can I let my new guy know I don't like him smoking without turning into an unpleasant nag? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 15, 2009 - 30 answers

How can I make myself actually *want* to stop drinking, rather than just intellectually *know* that I should, then feel guilty for not even trying? How can I motivate myself to keep attempting to quit? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2009 - 20 answers

What are the best strategies for my current work situation? Question relates to disability, unemployment, and illegal activities (not mine). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 14, 2009 - 17 answers

Got talked into adding additional weeks to notice period. Now well into that time and work situation is intolerable. Will walking now ruin my life? [more inside]
posted by larkspur on Aug 31, 2009 - 42 answers

So I quit smoking ... [more inside]
posted by CoinOp on Aug 2, 2009 - 9 answers

I am trying to quit smoking. I have never been a heavy smoker, but maybe most a half pack, at least 2 per day over a sporatic 10 years (year off here and there). During the day I'm cutting down by using only one or two those 2MG low dosage suckers from over-the-counter... but at night (so far, haven't been doing this long) I have had a few cigarettes. Am I killing myself? You are not my doctor, I know.
posted by eatdonuts on Jun 25, 2009 - 12 answers

Answers to a previous question note that it's probably OK to cut and run from your run-of-the-mill temp job. But given that I know exactly when I want my last day to be, is it worth giving at least a little bit of prior notice? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 3, 2009 - 14 answers

How do I find a new job when I'm required to give three months notice from the old, unrelated one? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 1, 2009 - 16 answers

How do I get stale cigarette smoke out of my apartment? [more inside]
posted by jdruk on Feb 18, 2009 - 15 answers

So I finally did it - I dropped out of my PhD. What now? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 12, 2009 - 14 answers

How much notice should I give before quitting my job? [more inside]
posted by symbollocks on Jan 23, 2009 - 21 answers

I (Mrs. Crapmatic) accepted a job 7 months ago, thinking it was a great opportunity. It has turned out to be a toxic situation. I am miserable and want to quit, but I am afraid I will be scapegoated and end up with a (very much undeserved) bad reference. Can you please help me figure out the best exit strategy? [more inside]
posted by crapmatic on Nov 25, 2008 - 17 answers

Quit smoking filter: Can anyone recommend a hypnotist in the DC metro area to quit smoking? [more inside]
posted by gogomickey on Nov 12, 2008 - 4 answers

What can I expect when I quit drinking in a couple of weeks? [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Oct 6, 2008 - 29 answers

Another quitting smoking question - has anyone made it while living with a smoking partner? [more inside]
posted by rainbaby on Sep 19, 2008 - 22 answers

I've been given an offer I should really not refuse. Problem: the project starts in one week. [more inside]
posted by palindromic on Sep 2, 2008 - 10 answers

I am seeing my doctor tomorrow about quitting smoking. I have tried quitting so many times I can no longer keep count. But nicotine has this tremendous hold on me. I have smoked for almost four years and would like to see my 29th birthday as a turning point. What questions should I be asking my doctor and what questions should I be prepared to answer?
posted by parmanparman on Aug 25, 2008 - 23 answers

What can an overworked English BA do now that he has realized Medicine was a ginormous mistake and he wants out of his residency? [more inside]
posted by adoarns on Aug 9, 2008 - 20 answers

Should I quit my job? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Aug 1, 2008 - 35 answers

After 13 years of vegetarianism - my entire adult life - I've decided to start eating meat. Looking for advice in the form of books, websites, and personal anecdotes. [more inside]
posted by Item on Jul 29, 2008 - 30 answers

I am a serial quitter. How can I quit this bad habit? [more inside]
posted by acidic on Jul 16, 2008 - 12 answers

I've come to understand from co-workers as well as things that have gone on this past week, that I will be getting fired on Monday. How should I handle it? Much more after the jump. [more inside]
posted by blackout on Jul 13, 2008 - 45 answers

So I want to quit my first real job. What's next? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 20, 2008 - 10 answers

Been wanting to quit my job. A unique situation has popped up which might allow me to do so which might give me severance/unemployment. Am I correct? [more inside]
posted by BecauseIHadFiveDollars on May 20, 2008 - 12 answers

Ever since I quit smoking, I've ceased to get my period. [more inside]
posted by prior on Apr 28, 2008 - 10 answers

I need help to quit smoking, once and for all. [more inside]
posted by cosmic osmo on Apr 22, 2008 - 43 answers

My job is just not working out, and it's my first job in six years. Should I mention this job when applying for others? Also, I have to clock in five minutes before my start time, is this legal? [more inside]
posted by Melsky on Apr 22, 2008 - 5 answers

Some former co-workers have asked me if I'm interested in leaving my current position (where they used to work as well) to join them at their startup. Does this burn bridges at the old job? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 27, 2008 - 14 answers

My job is boring and frustrating. I worry I'm wasting my life. I want to quit and write shareware for a living. Is this a sane idea? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 9, 2008 - 34 answers

I now have a week before I start work and I am really, really desperate to quit smoking once and for all. [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Jan 25, 2008 - 32 answers

I haven't smoked in over a month. How can I inspire myself to extend that indefinitely? [more inside]
posted by scarylarry on Dec 23, 2007 - 34 answers

Is it crazy to consider quitting my job? I'm giving myself a deadline of four months so I have time to prepare. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 16, 2007 - 7 answers

Tomorrow is my last day at my job, and I'd like to go out with my team knowing how much I have loved working with them. [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Dec 6, 2007 - 10 answers

I need help with formatting a resignation letter. It's a bit complicated. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2007 - 17 answers

Is it reasonable or necessary for me to ask my doctor to remove the recent "Tobacco Use Disorder" diagnosis as a "current health condition" from my medical record? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 22, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm looking for personal anecdotes and advice from the hive mind to deal with quitting a job at a company I helped build, with friends who I hope to remain close to. (Slightly long post inside) [more inside]
posted by finitejest on Sep 18, 2007 - 4 answers

Is it tacky to email a letter of resignation while you're on vacation? [more inside]
posted by amethysts on Aug 19, 2007 - 16 answers

I am being pressured to make travel arrangements for a conference in October, but I plan on resigning sometime next week. How do I stall or get out of it without blowing my cover? I've already been stalling for a month, it's becoming more and more difficult to put it off. [more inside]
posted by yeti on Aug 15, 2007 - 16 answers

Should I quit my full-time job to run my side business? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 25, 2007 - 14 answers

If you give two weeks notice and your employer asks you to leave immediately, are you eligible for unemployment in Oregon? [more inside]
posted by peep on Jul 24, 2007 - 16 answers

I desperately want to quit my job. Right now. Unfortunately, this is complicated by the fact that my boss is going to be out of the country for more than a month... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 1, 2007 - 21 answers

I have a good job that's a little boring but a good opportunity. I recently scheduled all of my 2-week vacation at once to go to Europe, and I'll be leaving next week. An opportunity has come up to work over there for the next few months and it's really tempting. I had no idea this would came up when I scheduled my vacation, and when my boss jokingly asked me, 'you're coming back, right?', i said 'of course!.' [more inside]
posted by octavia on May 23, 2007 - 6 answers

Over the weekend, I heard the song "To the Beggin' I Will Go" by Old Blind Dogs, and it made me really, really want to quit my job. Any suggestions for other songs with the same effect?
posted by bokane on May 20, 2007 - 24 answers

How to deal with hiring new employees when you yourself are no longer satisfied with the company/thinking seriously of quitting? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 8, 2007 - 15 answers

How do I quit my job but still afford to live in Boston before going back to school in September? [more inside]
posted by jk252b on Apr 4, 2007 - 18 answers