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For me, I have 'checked out' about a month ago. I do my work, but with little passion, and I procrastinate. I still am responsible for several tasks and I see them through, but at a snail's pace. I participate in meetings, but daydream. This is due to my boss being her on third, yes, third 2 1/2 month long medical leave. I feel so disconnected from most people here, and I do a great job in appearing to be busy, but I'm reading CD instead .
In all seriousness, I know I will get a new job soon, a promising new opportunity just presented itself in the past 24 hours. But I'm so done with this place, I'm excited to move on, and it takes every ounce of energy to come here and pretend it's business as usual.
What do you experience when you 'check out' from a job?
You do not owe them anything. i hate when people think we owe employers something...
When I am check out. I go through the motions. False motivation. I think of Scarlet Ohara.... as god is my witness... theyee not going to lick me. Thats all.
If you check out, and they are incompetent enough not to notice, then they aren't running a very good business. You do not owe them a resignation.
Or they may just not care either way about losing you...
Basically, when I realized I wasn't going anywhere fast in my last job (a far as sizable increases in pay and promotions), I found a way to get out of all of the responsibilities I had taken on and did the bare minimum of my job duties. I made sure I was out of the building and in my car every day no later than a couple minutes after clock-out time. I also took frequent bathroom breaks and procrastinated with my work long enough without falling short of expectations. I also didn't bother to communicate or form relationships with most of my co-workers and bosses beyond the occasional "hi" or "bye" and "how's it going."
And even with all of the aforementioned, I was still the top performer in my department by the time I resigned...
Last edited by 313Weather; 11-11-2014 at 09:13 PM..
....although i do recommend forming relationships... not because they will last but its harder to fire someone you like. I always maintain my fake bearings because thats what will make you last... Smile often.
Dont be a trouble or a worry. Were not Britney Spears. You want to be in control... dont let them think you check out.
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