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

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 - 31 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Ph.D. program? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 20, 2007 - 25 answers

I did a search, but didn't find that anyone asked this specific question, so here goes: I have been working on getting up the nerve to quit my job (not having another one lined up) for many months. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 4, 2007 - 11 answers

I have no problems with my job. In fact, I'm happy with it. But a few months ago I realized I don't want to be doing it forever. So after saving up some money, I've decided to quit, move back home with my parents and go back to school in a field unrelated to my job in January. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 11, 2006 - 12 answers

How can I successfully transition out of being a pothead? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 17, 2006 - 34 answers

Let's say I'm going to resign my position. What's the worst that could happen? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 14, 2006 - 24 answers

How do you convince yourself to quit something you don't really want to? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 8, 2005 - 15 answers

So, I need to stop drinking. I'm used to drinking 8-12 beers every night, more on the weekends, so this will be a significant lifestyle change for me. I'm not interested in AA and would prefer to do this on my own. Any Mefites been through this process? Insights?
posted by anonymous on Dec 6, 2004 - 28 answers