How to quit like a boss
There&#x27;s a typo in the article&#x27;s headline. It should read:<p>&quot;How Your Boss Would Like You to Quit&quot;<p>I&#x27;ve always found the sociology of work fascinating, and how it can vary so much from industry to industry. When I read statements like:<p>&gt; Your team trusted you and depended on you. It’s unethical to screw them over because they’re not paying you any more.<p>I wonder what their world view is, and why they think you&#x27;re screwing them over and not the manager&#x2F;company screwing them over. I see this often in society where there is a large imbalance of power: The weak turn on the weak rather than turn on those in power.<p>&gt; Again, it’s unethical!<p>Leaving the team at short notice is unethical? You may want to look into how such a notion came into place, and who it benefits more.<p>Similarly, I often call out people at work who start throwing the words &quot;professionalism&quot; or &quot;unprofessional&quot; around. What do they think it means and why do they think that? It is fascinating.<p>There <i>is</i> some good stuff in the article. While I do believe one should treat the management and company well if they treat you well, I also tell people that they should never forget that if they can drop you at no notice, you don&#x27;t owe them any more than that. Staying 2 weeks or longer is a <i>courtesy</i>, and <i>not</i> a sign of professionalism.<p>Just today got an email from a coworker who moved to another company some years ago. Her manager who she got along with very well recently jumped ship to another company, and her life is miserable under the new manager. Even if you have a great manager, always remember that they can (and probably will) leave. Plan your career accordingly.