After 7 years at the same company, I'm moving on. But the practices that made my exit smooth aren't exit strategies—they're professional habits everyone should build, whether they're staying or leaving.

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A senior software engineer shares lessons from leaving a company after seven years, emphasizing that good exit practices are actually professional habits everyone should build daily. Key practices include communicating openly with decision-makers rather than just complaining to colleagues, documenting work as if always on holiday, strategically choosing which battles to fight, and maintaining professional relationships. These habits improve work quality whether staying or leaving, reduce stress, and ensure smooth transitions. The paradox: being ready to leave often makes leaving less necessary by improving your current situation.

Always Be Ready to Leave (Even If You Never Do) ~ Andrea Canton

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The Paradox: Being Ready to Leave Made Leaving Less Necessary

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