On using the "I quit" club...

[johno]

Someone posted about getting put on "30 days probation" for something they felt wasn't their fault and were considering quiting.

Quiting is more satisfactory, but you get severance for being fired.

I've been in this situation twice.

The first time, I took the "I quit" route and had the manager backpedal so fast, I thought he was going to fall over.

The other, lets just say I got along much better with my Director, and after a skip 1-on-1 with the her, I had a new manager and my old one was doing "special projects."

Also, you have to be ready and willing to make it stick. If they call you on it, you have to walk. Else, no matter what happens with the current situation or future situation, they know you will back down.

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[therobbergirl.livejournal.com]

It's a powerful tool, you're right. But do be careful. As you conclude, they can call you on it and you'll have to walk.

Also, when you decide to wield it, think about exactly how you want to do so. You may get your way this time, but a year later perhaps the company needs to shrink staff. If you handle the tool the right way now, you won't be perceived as disloyal and thus, won't be the first on the layoff list because of the threat.