Cloud Jobs - Stay, Leave or Quit

There’s been quite a bit of debate recently on whether or not to stay in a role, look around for something new, or just quit tech all together. What’s the right choice? Let’s explore some options and strategies. SHOW: 548CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:CloudZero - Cloud Cost Intelligence for Engineering TeamsCBT Nuggets: Expert IT Training for individuals and teamsSign up for a CBT Nuggets Free Learner account AWS Data Backup for Dummies (Veeam)Choose Your Own Cloud Adventure with Veeam and AWSSHOW NOTES:Tweet #1 - Can’t wait to quit techTweet #2 - Why do people want to quit tech?Great attrition or Great attraction [McKinsey]  THE COVID PANDEMIC HAS CHANGED A LOT OF PEOPLE’S PERSPECTIVERemote work; lots of job prospects, and some new perspective on life has many people considering alternatives to their current situation. SO SHOULD YOU STAY, LOOK FOR SOMETHING NEW, OR QUIT ALTOGETHER?When to StayYou enjoy the work, the team, the manager, the cultureYou’re learning and you see a path for growth or upward mobilityYou or your family need the work (healthcare, location, stability, etc.)When to Look AroundYou’re underpaid or don’t have an upward mobility pathYou want to make a change, and can’t do it within your companyYou no longer enjoy the work, the team, the manager, the cultureA great (outside) opportunity is presented to youWhen to consider quitting (usually as a last resort)You’re in a dangerous or harmful situationYou just can’t find any passion in itYou have an alternative way to support yourself (and your family) FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter: @thecloudcastnetFEEDBACK?Email: show @ the enterprise ai show dot comeBluesky: @EntAIShow.bsky.socialTwitter/X: @TheEntAIShowInstagram: @TheEntAIShow