Problem is, that’s a luxury few people can afford even if they have a year or more salary sitting in the bank to look for a new position.
Take my job, for example. VERY specialized, very in demand, but also very small, and the managers/execs in this field all know each other. IOW, if they want to, one boss can ruin your rep NATIONALLY with just a few phone calls.
Don’t think that weighs heavily on your mind when pondering a job change?
“very in demand”...”one boss can ruin your rep NATIONALLY”
Slight disconnect...not ‘very’ much demand, if a highly qualified applicant can be left on the sidelines....
a boss, by definition, is in a position of power over you. Agreed, life is too short to let it ruin it, but a boss takes to throwing his or her weight around, sure it can effect you.