Stop trying to make quiet quitting a thing—it’s never gonna happen! We’re all about loud quitting now, where leaving your job is more “you can’t sit with us” and less “thanks for the memories.”
Ever thought about making your exit so iconic that the whole office will still be talking about it? Imagine rolling out with a marching band as you drop your resignation, or leaving some critical code in escrow to shake things up after you’re gone.
In this episode, we’re spilling the tea on the most extra, bold, and sometimes savage ways people have dipped out of their jobs. From resignation parties that give to sneaky code sabotage, we’re sharing the wildest quitting stories from the tech world. Whether you’re plotting your own epic exit or just here for the drama, this episode is packed with jaw-dropping moments that’ll make you wanna quit like a legend.
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jellyfish.co/offthevpn. And don’t worry! We promise to keep it Off the VPN.
Highlights:
Tackling Toxic Work Environments: Whether it's a high-pressure company or just a soul-sucking office, we break down the legit reasons for wanting to leave a toxic job.
The Art of Leaving with a Bang or a Whisper: Ever fantasized about a grand exit from a job you despise? We sure have. From hiring a band to making a dramatic speech, Allison and Jasmine discuss the hilarious and extreme ways people could quit and why those might not always be the best idea. But hey, it’s fun to dream, right?
Burnout is Real: Steps to Recovery: With 65% of engineers feeling burnt out, this episode explores the heart of why employees are struggling. Allison and Jasmine share insights on how to combat burnout, improve work-life balance, and make your well-being a top priority.
Jump into the conversation:
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00:00] Intro
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02:21] Quiet quitting vs. Loud quitting
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05:04] Dream resignation scenarios
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18:03] Loud quitting story: Escrow for code documentation
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22:01] The solo engineer problem
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29:01] The challenges of leaving a toxic Job
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33:53] Balancing health and career in a toxic work environment
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43:40] Industry trends: burnout and career change
What is Off the VPN?
Is bringing up your software engineering salary a dating red flag? How do you strike a balance between career ambition and incendiary burnout? Is it ever okay to hold your code hostage in escrow? Navigating a career in tech raises a lot of tricky questions that aren’t exactly appropriate for the daily stand-up. So let’s take this off the VPN.
In this new podcast from Jellyfish, work besties Jasmine and Allison scour the internet to find the real questions engineers and developers are whispering over drinks and posting about anonymously. Together, they’ll tackle the most troubling of inquiries with authenticity, humor, and absolutely no holding back.