SecondConf - Zen and the Art of Quitting Your Job

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@ashedryden DISCLAIMER: it should in no way be associated with
that great body of factual information relating to orthodox Zen Buddhist practice. it's not very factual on motorcycles, either.

@ashedryden DISCLAIMER: not everyone has the mobility to take this
kind of financial or professional risk. maximize for quality in all things.

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@ashedryden backstory

@ashedryden what would happen if you were fired today?

@ashedryden better for your relationships

@ashedryden better for your health

@ashedryden better for your brain

@ashedryden better for your career

@ashedryden why you’re thinking about quitting

@ashedryden 80% of people are dissatisfied with their jobs Source:
2010 - Deloitte’s Shift Index survey

@ashedryden stuck

@ashedryden work/life balance

@ashedryden burnout

@ashedryden apathy

@ashedryden no creativity

@ashedryden no passion

@ashedryden unhappiness

@ashedryden you can’t be yourself

@ashedryden lack of growth or challenge

@ashedryden money and benefits

@ashedryden it’s killing you

@ashedryden high stress

@ashedryden physically

@ashedryden it’s killing us

@ashedryden preparing to quit

@ashedryden make some lists

@ashedryden expenses

@ashedryden stock up

@ashedryden what i need

@ashedryden what i want out of life

@ashedryden it’s time

@ashedryden quit

@ashedryden take some time off

@ashedryden add structure

@ashedryden gain perspective

@ashedryden help some humans

@ashedryden rekindle your passion

@ashedryden distinguish yourself

@ashedryden now what?

@ashedryden don’t settle

@ashedryden 1.7M jobs unfilled Source: 2012 - IDC report

@ashedryden dream big

@ashedryden be proud of your work

@ashedryden be leery

@ashedryden interview the company

@ashedryden interview your team

@ashedryden take your time

@ashedryden “If you hire people just because they can do
a job, they’ll work for your money. But if you hire people who believe what you believe, they’ll work for you with blood and sweat and tears.” — Simon Sinek

@ashedryden thank you :) @ashedryden

SecondConf - Zen and the Art of Quitting Your Job

SecondConf - Zen and the Art of Quitting Your Job

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