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    Feeling Miscellaneous Planning Thinking

    I am in the process of quitting my job next week, and honestly, I can't wait to leave. The work environment has been unbearable for me, and with personal issues piling up, I've decided it's time to move on. I currently have about a month of accrued PTO, and with the holidays approaching, I would much prefer to take that time off rather than just receive a payout. This way, I can also extend my health insurance coverage into December. I believe there's a good chance my employer might be open to this negotiation since I've been a key contributor and they've struggled to retain staff in the past. I'm planning to give them up to four weeks' notice, hoping that my willingness to be flexible will encourage them to work with me on this. I'm also considering asking for a leave of absence for mental health reasons, allowing me to use my PTO and then simply not return. I've discussed my decision thoroughly with my partner and family, so I'm confident this is the right choice for me. I'm looking for advice on how to approach this negotiation without getting sidetracked by discussions about whether I should quit or how I should handle my mental health. I just want to ensure I can take my PTO before officially leaving.

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Planning Thinking

    Today, I’m preparing for a big step in my job search. I applied for a mid-career engineering role and went through a phone screen followed by an initial Teams interview with the direct manager. They’ve now invited me for the final round of interviews on-site, which is quite intense. I’ll be facing 5 back-to-back interviews with different individuals from the team. I’ve heard mixed opinions about this format. Some say it’s better than having multiple separate rounds, but it still feels like a gauntlet to me. I’m trying to gauge if this is a common practice in the industry. I’m a bit anxious about the possibility of repeating myself and how to tailor my responses to each interviewer’s focus. I’ve read that pacing myself will be crucial and that I should prepare for some repetition in questions. Some past interviewees shared their experiences, noting that it can be exhausting but manageable. I’m hoping to make a good impression and show that I’m a fit for the role. Any tips or insights from those who have gone through similar experiences would be greatly appreciated.

    Job title: mid-career engineering role

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