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1. I wish I had learned this earlier, but don't take things personally. It doesn't sound like you have in your post, but to reiterate, don't let resentment eat you up because you'll need the energy (and self-confidence) when applying to new jobs. 2. Look for new jobs...passively, at first. Put up a LinkedIn...if you're a developer, put up a Github profile. If you're a Ruby/Rails/Python, definitely put up a Github profile...I have a perfectly fine job but I keep getting recruitment emails from YC and big Valley companies simply because I have (pretty much non-used) repos that are classified as being Ruby. 3. Don't piss off anyone at your current company. See #1 - reduce any resentment or frustration you're feeling. Meditation helps. But mostly, no matter what, remember that this is just temporary...any negative feelings you have now, you're going to look back in a month (from the perspective of your new job) and you'll think..."Why was I so down/angry ?" Negativity/pessimism isn't all bad...if it spurs you on to greater things. But it sounds like you're already on your way to looking for greater things, so no need to let negativity eat at you past that point. Edit: riffing off of other advice in this thread 4. If you aren't overworked, or even if you are, I would definitely work on some side projects, or find an open source project to contribute to. Not just for resume padding (which is frankly, not going to be enough motivation for you to work on it diligently), but to hone your skills, as it sounds like you're worried that the drain at work has caused you to regress a little. Aim for the side-projects to be as much of a win-win as possible...even if the side-project isn't popular or completely polished, have it at least be useful to you, in your own life...not only is that kind of project fun to build, but it gives you something to be passionate to talk about, either in normal life or in interviews. |