Does it tell you that you're "lucky to have a job, especially in this economy"? Or does it tell you that you were never valued to begin with? Does it tell you that you are underutilized? Does it tell you that you're just a cog in the machine?
What it tells you is that the job isn't right for you and you aren't right for it. But there probably is someone out there who is just right for your position. Someone unambitious, someone who not only knows how to take orders but relishes not having to think for himself, someone who has been beaten into the proper shape to fit the round hole that a square peg like you just can't fit.
Believe me, there are plenty of them. US colleges are cranking them out every day with the uniformity of a McDonald's Big Mac, every one the same. That's what colleges are, factories to produce workers. What? Did you think they were "institutions of higher learning"?
When you make your departure, you leave that job open and help that person who is not as brave as you get just what they need: slavery. Throughout history, some slaves actually preferred servitude to freedom. Some even revolted against abolition instead of revolting against slavery.
They were satisfied to be slaves because they were afraid of the unknown, of what they would face if their support systems were taken away. If slavery suits some people, leave them to it. However, if you're not cut out for slavery, it's time to consider your escape. And there's no time like the present.
By leaving your job you are not only benefitting yourself. You're benefitting your employer and someone without ambition who will walk in the door after you with resume in hand more than ready to pick up where you left off. That's a win-win-win.
And don't walk away thinking that the company is going to crumble without you because it most likely won't, especially if you weren't a founder. It was there before you. 99 times out of 100 it'll be there after you.
After all, you are not quitting your job to hurt anybody, to rub it in their face and make them pay. — Although the thought of a big, fat "I told you so" is always good inspiration to succeed. Much better than those lame motivational posters. — No, you're walking away to improve yourself.
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Keep your focus on the positive (improving yourself), not hurting someone else ("They'll be sorry I'm gone."). Intention plays a big part in success. Many times if you set out to make a fool of someone else you'll wind up only making a fool of yourself. Don't play that game.
Intent is the seed from which results grow. If you initiate a process with positivity in mind you can more easily cultivate success. If you sow a negative seed, you're more likely to reap bitter fruit. When it comes time to harvest you only want the cream of the crop.
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