IT survivor: 8 signs it's time for new employment

Don't get caught flat-footed. Be prepared for a new tech job before you need one.

Sign No. 6: Your boss acts like she owes you money

Sign No. 6: Your boss acts like she owes you money

She may know the ax is going to fall and can't tell you yet. It's usually better to ask if something is up, openly and calmly, says Nicholas Lore, career coach and founder of Rockport Institute.

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IT survivor: 8 signs it's time for new employment
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Sign No. 1: Closed-door meetings
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Sign No. 2:
Strange faces
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Sign No. 3:
Bad press
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Sign No. 4: Back-burner fever
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Sign No. 5:
Major decisions
are delayed
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Sign No. 6: Your boss acts like she owes you money
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Sign No. 7: Slashed training budgets
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Sign No. 8: Slimmer sales force
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December 16, 2008

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IT survivor: 8 signs it's time for new employment

Don't get caught flat-footed. Be prepared for a new tech job before you need one.

Sign No. 6: Your boss acts like she owes you money

IT survivor: 8 signs it's time for new employment

Sign No. 1: Closed-door meetings

Sign No. 2: Strange faces

Sign No. 3: Bad press

Sign No. 4: Back-burner fever

Sign No. 5: Major decisions are delayed

Sign No. 6: Your boss acts like she owes you money

Sign No. 7: Slashed training budgets

Sign No. 8: Slimmer sales force

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Sign No. 2:
Strange faces

Sign No. 3:
Bad press

Sign No. 5:
Major decisions
are delayed