Episode 274: Announcing resignation too early and why are my ideas rejected?

Published: Oct. 18, 2021, 7 p.m.

In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions:

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    I\u2019m a technical lead and I\u2019m planning to take the usual advice and quit my job. The catch is, I have a not-yet-vested interest in staying until the new year. My manager mentioned in passing that he\u2019s doing resource planning for my team for next year. Should I indicate that I\u2019ll be looking for work in the new year?

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    I feel like I have a guarded relationship with my manager, so I don\u2019t feel like it\u2019s a safe space to say just anything. But I know it would be helpful for him to know that I\u2019m leaving.

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    I work at a consulting company and I\u2019ve been outsourced to one of the biggest banks to work on their iOS application. My problem is every time I propose a solution, it bounces back and is never accepted. In my opinion our way of doing things is wrong and I lost motivation and enthusiasm to work on the project. I shared my concerns and thoughts and always got the pat on my back but never found a solution. In these kind of situations, how do you motivate yourself to keep going? Should I look at it as improving my people management skills or should I quit? Thank you both of you. I don\u2019t feel alone when I listen your podcast and I\u2019m simply thankful your existence.

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