Sick of your job These companies will pay you to quit

Sick of your job These companies will pay you to quitSick of your job These companies will pay you to quitThose of us who dread work fantasize about getting up from our desk and walking out the door for good. But this dream is held by financial realities. We need that paycheck. If money is what is holding you back, however, more companies are offering an exit package that will make it possible for you to leave with cash in hand.Online retailer Zappos is known for being a pioneer of this pay-to-quit trend. At Zappos, new hires are given what is known as The Offer, and is officially called the Graceful Leave Policy, CNN reports. If new hires are realizing that they are not a good fit for Zappos notorious cult of commitment, they can opt out and are given a months salary to leave within three months of starting their job. Amazon, which bought Zappos in 2009, offers a similar program, making it an annual offer. If you are unhappy at Amazon, you can get offered up to $5,000 to leave once a year.Why paying to quit is a good culture moveIn workplaces with miserable employees, you can imagine this offer looking like an annual purge of empty desks and liberated workers, but Amazon said only three employees have taken the offer so far this year. For those of us unused to this kind of offer, the quit incentive may sound counterintuitive.Isnt the goal of recruiting to get good workers to stay?But the pay-to-quit offer demonstrates that these companies are prioritizing commitment to the job over mindless output. They want employees who actually enjoy working there and are willing to pay money to ensure that only the most committed employees stay. By making an easy exit a company policy, it gives employees the agency to leave on their own terms and it gives managers the peace of mind to know that underperforming or unhappy employees can parte ways without friction.This is a philosophy that others preach with the other kind of exit-firing. Sebastian Thrun, the co-founder of G oogle X and President of Udacity, is so dedicated to giving his employees autonomy over their work that he calls his exit policy Project Freedom the liberation of individuals from the burden of having to work under me. Instead of firing employees working for him that are not working out, he liberates them by giving them a new task to find a new job. Their sole task at work becomes to find a new job where they will be a better fit.Jobs do not work out for a multitude of reasons, some more to do with cultural fit, some more to do with managerial mismatches. But ultimately it does not matter why the job is not working out, what matters is ensuring that it easier for the employee to take the next step to get to where they need to be.

How to Move Forward After a Layoff, Part 2

How to Move Forward After a Layoff, Part 2How to Move Forward After a Layoff, Part 2Dont get emotionally devastated. Instead, put all of your energy and determination into what you need to do next, which includesPreparing your story regarding why you were laid off,Maintain contacts for future opportunities,Take time to assess and reflect on what has happened,And lastly, launch a proactive, thoughtful job search.So how do you launch a proactive, thoughtful job search?The first thing you need to do is to organize the current state of your finances. The less financial pressure you feel the better your job search will progress. Calculate your monthly expenses and your available resources. What cash do you have on hand? What unemployment benefits are available to you? Is severance included? If you need to decrease your variable expenses, do so. Consider temporary employment. If possible, transition benefits to your spouse or your significant other. Lastly, if needed, tap into a home equity line of credit. The second thing you must do is stay positive. Keep a daily schedule to ensure you work steadily on your job search. Exercise every day even if its a 30 minute walk. Read constantly and stay current because that will show during your interviews. Network like mad and connect with as many people as possible. Volunteer because it makes you feel good about yourself. Lastly, pick up a hobby because again, it expands your horizons and learning new things is always fun. Ensure you schedule time every day for your job search. Make it a priority and dont let anything interfere with this time. Master your job search skills which include writing a spectacular resume and having incredible interview skills. Practice with a friend or a coach if possible instead of with your dream employer. In this economy, you cannot afford to blow one lead. Create a tracking system for all the contacts youll meet and find a way to organize business cards and leads. We r ecommend having a spiral notebook so all the information is in one place. Set specific goals and deadlines for accomplishments. Lastly, cultivate a mentor and support system. This is not an easy time, but you can manage through it with a little help. In conclusion, aim for 10 target companies and there will be little doubt that youll soon be getting an offer of employment. We wish you the bestConnie Thanasoulis-Cerrachio is a career coach and co-founder of SixFigureStart and has worked for the bluest of blue chips for the past 25 years. zu sich companies include Citigroup, Pfizer, and most recently as the COO of Campus Recruiting for Merrill Lynch. Connie also co-authors a career blog for Vault.com.

The Navy Full Time Support (FTS) Program

The Navy Full Time untersttzungsangebot (FTS) ProgramThe Navy Full Time Support (FTS) ProgramNavy Reservists are dedicated and diverse men and women of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities. They work to defend the nation while also working in a variety of careers as professionals of all kinds, and with a range of education levels. Typically, Naval Reservists are continuing their military service after serving active duty for less than 20 years. However, some Reservists joined directly to the Reserves, received basic training, follow-on training, and like their former active duty counter-parts serve one weekend a month and two weeks a year. However, some programs allow for the Reservists to go active duty for a short period (weeks or months) or an extended period (years or full deployments). Depending on your skills and training, you may be eligible for more active duty time and be a part of the Full-Time Support Mission of the Navy. Training the Navy Reserve With the FTS Program Navy Full-Time Support (FTS) is a program that allows Navy Reservists to perform in positions as full-time active duty members, supporting the Navy Reserve Force. These members receive the same pay, allowances, and benefits as active duty members. Often there are jobs in the military that are understaffed. Depending upon the deployment status or immediate requirement to have a fully trained member fill one of these empty billets, the Reservists can fill a need of the active-duty Navy. The purpose of the Full-Time Support (FTS) program is to train and administer the Navy Reserve. It is open to both male and female personnel. Enlisted FTS personnel serve in demanding billets both at sea and ashore, providing the support necessary to prepare Navy Reservists to deploy when needed. Often in times of war and deployment, the needs of the Navy grow, and critical job skills are a commodity. The Reservists can fill that role as well as build their military resume by deploying or filling an active-duty position stateside. A related program, the Navy Individual Augmentee (IA) program allows Reservists to perform full-time active duty service in positions that support strategic objectives. Members may be chosen or volunteer to fill in for roles requiring specialized knowledge or skill sets. They could potentially fill needs outside the Navy in any of the service branches. Advantages for Navy Full-Time Support Members The primary advantage of FTS over regular active duty is that FTS members generally spend longer in a single location (they are not re-assigned as often), and there are Navy reserve bases where these members can be stationed that are not normally available for active duty sailors. Enlisted FTS personnel may be assigned to Operational units, such as Navy Reserve Force ships and Reserve air squadrons.Shore activities like Navy Operational Support Centers.Major shore commands, such as the Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Personnel Command, and the Navy Reser ve Forces Command. Enlisted Ratings Available in the FTS Program The Navycalls their enlisted jobs ratings. Similar ratings are placed into various communities. Click on each rating designator to read a basic job description, as well as basic qualification criteria established to obtain the particular rating. AC - Air Traffic ControllerEN - EnginemanAD - Aviation Machinists MateET - Electronics TechnicianAE - Aviation Electricians MateHM - Hospital CorpsmanAM - Aviation Structural MechanicHT - Hull Maintenance TechnicianAME - Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment)IC - Interior Communications ElectricianAO - Aviation OrdnancemanIT - Information Systems TechnicianAS - Aviation Support Equipment TechnicianMR - Machinery RepairmanAT - Aviation Electronics TechnicianNAC - Naval Air Crew, 82xxAW - Aviation Warfare Systems OperatorNC - Navy CounselorAZ - Aviation Maintenance AdministrationmanPR - Aircrew Survival EquipmentmanBM - Boatswains MatePS - Personnel SpecialistCS - Cu linary SpecialistSK - StorekeeperDC - Damage ControlmanYN - YeomanEM - Electricians Mate Information derived from Navy.com. The only negative news from the open FTS jobs in the Navy is that there is minimal opportunity for re-enlistment bonuses. And most of the needs for position in the FTS are for E-6 and below sailors with less than 14-years of service. However, sailors above that threshold can submit an Enlisted Personnel Action Request 1306/7. Submit the request to change component re-enlistment to Navy Personnel Commands Enlisted Active Programs Branch.