5 Job exit game strategy inspired by the football lingo

When ready to leave your old job, do it effectively and with dignity. Here are six exit game plans inspired by the football lingo aka ‘do not burn your bridges’

1. Set Goals:

Maintain your credibility and leave with dignity. You have built a solid reputation during the lifespan of your career. Do not taint it by leaving carelessly. Use social media, i.e., Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc., to share the news and give thanks and acknowledgment were due. In other words, exit out of your profession like Peyton Manning.

2. Take a "Heisman" stance:

Hold your figurative arm out to break down obstacles and ward off the opposition. Be personable without being too personal. Keep your negative thoughts or opinions about your work environment to yourself. You do not know whose ear it will reach. Always be discreet.

3. Empathic mindset:

You know the culture in your office. Realize that the employers are stuck there to pick up after you once you leave. Do not vent to co-workers and do not reveal your plans until you are ready to share them with everyone. You do not know with whom they are connected or share information that you are leaving. You do not want another incident like Rob Lowe who tweeted about Peyton Manning’s retirement before Peyton declared his retirement.

4. Game face on:

Be seen in the office or via zoom call with control and positivity. Remember that what you do in your last days will be what they remember the most. Leave a good impression by doing your best to the end. But do not be a fake by being overly nice. Just be cool.

5. Think before you speak:

If your time at the company had been unhappy, you may be reluctant to be amicable in your last days. But do not be combative and keep your tone down. Do not trash talk like Jeff Garcia of the SF 49ers. If you speak without thinking and in a frenzy of emotion, you will say things you will regret. So, reframe your words by being logical and professional.

For the final fourth quarter:

Even if you want to check out mentally from your current job, remember that you still work there until your last day at the office. You are accountable for your work until that last day. Start preparing your work as you are leaving it for someone else. Finish your projects and wrap up all the loose ends. This will help you transition from your old position to your future job, both mentally and physically.