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Timing your move
Job hugging, job hunting in December, a January search plan, quitting around a bonus, keeping a search private and going back to an old employer.
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- Job hugging: should you stay put while the market is shaky?What job hugging is, when staying put is wise, when it costs you, and how to stay on purpose.
- Is it worth job hunting in December?Why December can be a good month to job hunt, what slows down, and how to use the holiday weeks.
- How do I plan a January job search?A four-week plan to start a job search in January and keep it going past February.
- Should I quit before or after my bonus?How bonus rules work when you resign, when to hand in notice, and how to ask a new employer to cover a lost bonus.
- Should I tell my employer I'm job hunting?Whether to tell your employer you're looking, the exceptions, and how to search discreetly.
- Should I go back to my old employer?When going back to a former employer makes sense, what to check, and how to negotiate the return.
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