BoSStats -- Office Politics Discussion

Exit Strategy?


Entrepreneurs sometimes talk about an "exit 
strategy" for their startups.  For example, going 
public is an exit strategy; selling the startup 
to a more established firm is another.

Do employees need exit strategies, too?  This 
would mean planning how you would leave your job 
even *before* you take the offer!  Subsequently, 
you would periodically evaluate the situation 
throughout your tenure, always thinking of the 
exit strategy -- even when things are going great.

Is this kind of planning a necessity in today's 
work world?  Is it maybe too cynical?

posted on 1165353036.82 by SiteAdmin

If a job is an intermediate step between where you are and where you want to be, you have to keep in mind what you're going to use it for and when you'll be ready to move on. You can treat a job like a college class, but you have to grade yourself. What do I want to learn and accomplish here? What will that make me ready for? How will I know when I'm ready? Should you make a fantasy resume for yourself as of your planned quit date, then keep your real resume up to date, and quit when they match? Inventory your co-workers: Always make sure that you have non-work contact info for any co-workers who you want to keep as part of your network. Always clearly separate your work and home computer stuff. Of course you shouldn't take home anything that belongs to work, but don't through lack of preparation leave behind or destroy anything that belongs to you.