Hire Me: I'm Excellent at Quitting
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Clear, actionable checklist: claim that quitting is a legitimate career move and present a quitting kit of tactics — give at least two weeks' notice, document work to defeat the bus factor, prepare a successor, and refuse cash‑only counteroffers. Cites data: US BLS projects web developer growth >2× national average to 2026, Stack Overflow survey ~90,000 respondents, >50% changed jobs in two years, ~60% of hires come from networking, and ~3/4 would rehire boomerang employees. Includes tips for health‑impacted departures and discreet job searches.
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