Comments on: Is your job a pressure cooker? Consider getting out before you have to hit the exit chute https://www.keppiecareers.com/is-your-job-a-pressure-cooker-consider-getting-out-before-you-have-to-hit-the-exit-chute/ Social media speaker, social media consultant, job search coach Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:05:57 +0000 hourly 1 By: Nic https://www.keppiecareers.com/is-your-job-a-pressure-cooker-consider-getting-out-before-you-have-to-hit-the-exit-chute/#comment-9582 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:05:57 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4602#comment-9582 Yeah… I must admit, this guy was my hero for a few hours. There have been days where I’ve hatched plots to do something similar. They mostly involved interfering with the wireless router, which isn’t quite as exciting but I still had the sense not to do it. Obviously, if I had, it wouldn’t become the internet hit that this story has, as it wouldn’t be anywhere near as public. But uncomfortable as it is, you’re always going to need a reference from your previous employer.

And in the case of this guy, I suspect that he’s going to find any future job search very difficult indeed. I deeply sympathize with him but as angry as you get, you should always aim for a little foresight. Just two seconds can often stop you from doing something really stupid.

Take that woman Trina Thompson, the one who sued her college because she wasn’t getting interviews for any graduate jobs. Who’s going to employ her now? The story was always going to be huge, people were going to blog about it, it was going to be all over the internet. All you have to do is google “Trina Thompson”. What happens if an employer does?

]]> By: Miriam Salpeter https://www.keppiecareers.com/is-your-job-a-pressure-cooker-consider-getting-out-before-you-have-to-hit-the-exit-chute/#comment-8696 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:52:42 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4602#comment-8696 In reply to Donna Svei.

Donna – I would agree – there is a lot of pent-up stress on both sides. I think it’s important to try to see everything in the grand scheme of things. It helps to focus on what is really important. In NYC recently, I witnessed a passenger in a taxi have a screaming fit at the driver. Loud enough to attract attention in a very busy Times Square. I have no idea what set him off, but I am certainly glad the driver didn’t decide to run someone over to release his frustrations at being on the receiving end of the angry driver. Many people are under stress, and it is important to find good releases that don’t involve amplifying the problems. Thanks for your comments!

]]> By: Miriam Salpeter https://www.keppiecareers.com/is-your-job-a-pressure-cooker-consider-getting-out-before-you-have-to-hit-the-exit-chute/#comment-8693 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:48:20 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4602#comment-8693 In reply to Karen F..

Karen – True – this could have been worse. Hopefully, discussing this situation may help some people see that there are other, better alternatives. Thanks for stopping by!

]]> By: Miriam Salpeter https://www.keppiecareers.com/is-your-job-a-pressure-cooker-consider-getting-out-before-you-have-to-hit-the-exit-chute/#comment-8692 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:47:28 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4602#comment-8692 In reply to Meghan M. Biro.

Meghan – “Empower yourself” is great advice for all careerists. I believe that we all can impact our futures, and doing so from a position of strength is key. Thanks for your comment!

]]> By: Meghan M. Biro https://www.keppiecareers.com/is-your-job-a-pressure-cooker-consider-getting-out-before-you-have-to-hit-the-exit-chute/#comment-8605 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:33:32 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4602#comment-8605 I enjoyed this valuable post Miriam. You share constructive ideas so people avoid blowing the dreaded gasket! Certainly Steven’s behavior is not one to emulate – agree with this line of thought. Planning + Fantasizing *can* work harmoniously as long as there is a healthy balance between thinking + actually tackling the often tedious tasks on the job search. Extricating oneself out of an unsatisfying career is ideally done on one’s “own terms”. Unf, often times, reality dictates this not to be the case (i.e. layoffs, etc) – but it is certainly the wisest tack if possible for career seekers. The key phrase: Empower yourself.

]]> By: Karen F. https://www.keppiecareers.com/is-your-job-a-pressure-cooker-consider-getting-out-before-you-have-to-hit-the-exit-chute/#comment-8592 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:59:03 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4602#comment-8592 Not sure I agree with how Steven acted in this case…there were better ways to do it without attracting the attention he has received as of late. But it does provide a clearer picture of how bad it can get in a job you slowly start to build a disliking for (when it was never there before).

On the other hand, I am happy no one got hurt in his tirade…and no shots were fired (at him or anyone else).

Karen, The Resume Chick (on Google or Twitter for questions, comments or violent reactions)

]]> By: Donna Svei https://www.keppiecareers.com/is-your-job-a-pressure-cooker-consider-getting-out-before-you-have-to-hit-the-exit-chute/#comment-8412 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:02:30 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4602#comment-8412 It sounds as though Steven, and his passenger, had each been on one too many flights this summer. Context has a huge impact on individual behavior. I’m concerned that we’re going to see increasing levels of over the top, or down the chute (in this case), behavior unless people step away from overly stressful workplaces in, as you suggest, a more careful and deliberate manner.

]]> By: Miriam Salpeter https://www.keppiecareers.com/is-your-job-a-pressure-cooker-consider-getting-out-before-you-have-to-hit-the-exit-chute/#comment-8404 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:11:47 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4602#comment-8404 In reply to Donna Svei.

Donna –
🙂 Style points – well, not everyone trends on Yahoo and social media sites when they quit a job. Assuming he doesn’t wind up in jail, it would be interesting to hear him interviewed to find out if this was a pre-meditated escape, as it certainly seemed choreographed!

]]> By: Donna Svei https://www.keppiecareers.com/is-your-job-a-pressure-cooker-consider-getting-out-before-you-have-to-hit-the-exit-chute/#comment-8402 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:52:30 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=4602#comment-8402 Is it wrong that I think that Steven gets massive style points?

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