The Hard Part: Quitting
I made one of the most difficult decisions in my life today. Wow, who knew resigning was so tough? Especially when the company was ready to offer you everything you wanted and then some to get you to stay? I told management today that I wasn’t really interested in a counter offer because I thought it was unethical to back out of a job I have already accepted. I honestly believe they would have gone at least 7 to 10 grad more than what the other company offered me but I just couldn't make a list things (demands if you will) I wanted in a counter offer. I don't think the prospect of fleecing the company is ethical either. A lot of people were upset when they found out I was leaving. I honestly never imagined having that much impact on some of the people here. The company is a good company but there were certain things I would have liked to have seen done differently.
I would have liked to have seen a display of appreciation towards younger developers. While I recognize that senior developer are first in line for recognition awards I not entirely convinced that they should be receiving all the accolades all the time while younger developers are often working just as hard. I’m not talking about personally getting an award per say but rather anyone young developer. The other thing I would have liked to have happened was recognition on the part of company that I was performing tasks above and beyond what my job titled called for. In fairness I could have been more direct about getting promotion and a raise but then again it’s up to company policy to do their fair share of making an effort to make sure employees are getting their fair shake.
Personally I think there is absolutely no reason for a company to lose young and tenanted developers. A great company is one that doesn’t have to make a counter offer because everyone there is treated fairly, something which I believe is a prerequisite to keeping them. I suppose the omen is on them to make sure home grown talent stays home. That’s all I really wanted, to be treated fairly, and it makes me sad that it had come to this.
There are a lot of talented people here and few not so talented contractors. I can tell you for certain that I didn’t take anything personal whatsoever in the whole matter. It sounds cliché I am sure but it was a matter of business for me. I am capable far beyond what I am currently tasked to do. As I see it there is no potential for growth here unless someone left and I really don’t believe anyone was going to walk away from their current position. I’m not really looking forward to my exit interview as I have heard the company will send out someone from corporate in LA to do the interview. I have this feeling that they’ll want me to share some of my feelings.
I would have liked to have seen a display of appreciation towards younger developers. While I recognize that senior developer are first in line for recognition awards I not entirely convinced that they should be receiving all the accolades all the time while younger developers are often working just as hard. I’m not talking about personally getting an award per say but rather anyone young developer. The other thing I would have liked to have happened was recognition on the part of company that I was performing tasks above and beyond what my job titled called for. In fairness I could have been more direct about getting promotion and a raise but then again it’s up to company policy to do their fair share of making an effort to make sure employees are getting their fair shake.
Personally I think there is absolutely no reason for a company to lose young and tenanted developers. A great company is one that doesn’t have to make a counter offer because everyone there is treated fairly, something which I believe is a prerequisite to keeping them. I suppose the omen is on them to make sure home grown talent stays home. That’s all I really wanted, to be treated fairly, and it makes me sad that it had come to this.
There are a lot of talented people here and few not so talented contractors. I can tell you for certain that I didn’t take anything personal whatsoever in the whole matter. It sounds cliché I am sure but it was a matter of business for me. I am capable far beyond what I am currently tasked to do. As I see it there is no potential for growth here unless someone left and I really don’t believe anyone was going to walk away from their current position. I’m not really looking forward to my exit interview as I have heard the company will send out someone from corporate in LA to do the interview. I have this feeling that they’ll want me to share some of my feelings.