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Another best answer on ask.mefi!

I don't answer many questions on ask.mefi but this response did get marked best answer. (Yes, I know I need a line editor.)

And yes, it is about something I'm an expert on--resigning. I've had 10 jobs since starting my software career in 1988, everyone one (except my current one) I've ended with a resignation. (I've dodged the layoff bullet a couple of times--as I like to say, the rats are the first to jump ship.) As I recalled my past resignations, I realized I followed my own advice--I once talked to the ceo about some job concerns, was told that those concerns would not be addressed. I resigned a week later.

Shortly before I left, the CEO backtracked and assured me that I misunderstood him and that we should continue negotiations. That move, based on the MSFT-YHOO talks, should be called the Jerry Yang.

posted by soup @ 11:25 AM