A tiring nine-hour shift. Crappy co-workers. Piles and piles of paperwork, reports and calculations. These are the things you experience everyday as you go to work, and what do you get? Constant burnout, never-ending sermons from your boss, and no promotion. To think the income isn't even enough to get you through.

You know it's time to quit your job when you curse every morning that you have to get up from bed. The bottom line is that it can't stay this way forever. You'll ruin your life if you continue doing something that you absolutely hate. Follow these tips to get rid of your job as soon as possible.

Make The Big Decision

The reason why so many people find it hard to quit their jobs is that they still haven't made up their minds about them. When you can't say one good thing about your job anymore, don't think twice. Choose to quit as soon as possible by making quitting your priority. From now on, your priority is not your productivity or performance, but how you get out of there.

Before You Leave

You can't just saunter out of your office without a backup plan. You might look so smug when you hand in your resignation letter, only to weep later because you can't find any company that'll take you. It's crucial that you take care of everything before you let go of your employment. Remember these tactics before you quit.

• Ready your resume. You might be letting your resume rot inside your drawer, when in fact it's your key out of your job. Update your resume and then print out several copies. Save the updated version in your computer; and make sure you have backup copies of it in your USB flash drive or memory card.
• Set your job-hunting goals. Job-hunting can be troublesome if you've worked the same job for years. Sometimes, you'll feel stupid just searching for a new job on the Internet. To encourage yourself, set job-hunting goals. These can include sending out your resume or expanding your networking opportunities. You'll feel better when you meet your goals, because you know you're doing something to move on.
• Hunt jobs the traditional way. Searching for jobs on the Internet is convenient, but it may not give the best results. Think of it this way: if a position is so good and needed, then why does the company have to post it on the Internet? Inquiring for job openings by meeting people face to face may be more effective, since the best positions are usually not advertised. You can also just send in your resume to your target company and hope they have a job available.

Open Doors To Your Future Career

Another way of securing your future before quitting your work is by building strong business networks. Knowing more people gives you more opportunities to shift to new careers. The following are strategies to strengthen your business network and make it work for you.

• Broaden your business network. Sending your resume online is not the easiest way to get a good job; it's meeting people face to face. Broadening your business network is not just a way to perform better in your job, but it's also a way to open up doors to new career opportunities. Always be ready to introduce yourself formally at social or business functions. Set your eyes upon people that can help you, and make sure you leave a good impression on them. The more business contacts you have, the more ways you have to get out of your job.
• Learn some business card tricks. The way you give out your business cards can determine whether you can build strong networks or not. Make sure you always have business cards with you at all times. Keep them in your left pocket, so you can always reach for them while you're shaking hands. Keep the business cards of other people in your right pocket, so you don't have to fumble through a pile of cards when you're trying to find your own.
  You may also use the back of business cards to collect or jot down notes about a new contact. Write down the details of your conversation, such as the projects you've discussed or interesting tidbits that you shared with each other. Take note also of special interests or hobbies that he mentioned, so it will be easier to talk to him the next time you meet.
• Keep in touch: Your business network is extremely handy when searching for a new job, but it's useless if you don't maintain it. E-mail or call people from time to time just to refresh the business relationship. Forward them articles related to their line of work. You can also congratulate them if you hear positive news about them.
• Make your network work for you: Once you've built a strong business network, use it to your advantage when your searching for a new job. Ask your contacts for names of acquaintances or friends in other departments or companies. You may reveal to them your intention of quitting your present job, and ask about openings in their companies. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to find a new job when lots of people are helping you out.

Time To Resign

Now that you've made up your mind and polished your future plans, it's time for you to close the book on your much-hated job. The question is how you're going to do it. There are two ways to free yourself from your job: the dangerous method or the graceful way out.

The Dangerous Method

If you don't want to go through all the trouble of the resignation process, you can just get yourself fired on purpose. All you need to do is to show how much you loathe your job and your employer. You can then have an easy way out. Here are a few effective ways to get the boot.

• Annoy your boss. He yelled at you, embarrassed you and even made you plead for your job at one point. Well it's payback time. Annoy him by messing up his records or schedule. Booby trap his own office, or spread negative rumors about him. Send threatening letters to his house.
• Ignore your duties. Who cares about deadlines or projects? You don't feel like working anyway. Arrive late for work, don't reach quotas and ignore deadlines. Sleep. When someone asks you to do something, pretend you didn't hear them.
• Pick on your co-workers. Although many get along well with their colleagues, there are some who get stuck with nasty people in the workplace. If you hate your colleagues for some reason, you can try this tactic. Steal their ideas and blackmail them. Spread nasty gossip so they won't get their promotion. You can also try immature tactics like tripping them when they walk down the hallway or spiking their coffee with laxative.
• Go AWOL. Why stay in the workplace when you can't stand it anymore? Stop going to the office, once and for all. Don't leave a note, don't call or e-mail. Just disappear like a bubble.

Getting fired is a good way of getting rid of your employment, but be careful because it can have drastic effects for your future career. Being fired is not a good reflection in your resume. It'll also be impossible to ask for good referrals from that company.

The Graceful Way Out

It's easy to feel freely rebellious when you're quitting because you feel like you don't have any more stakes in the game. Don't let your emotions get to you when you're about to quit. Resign formally, in a somber and serious manner. It's the most ethical and acceptable way of being free from your employment.

There are several important matters to remember to have a smooth and problem-free resignation.

• Give proper notice. Most employment contracts request their employees to give at least a two-week notice prior to leaving. Follow the time period in your company policy to avoid misunderstandings.
• Write a polite letter of resignation. Show proper courtesy by avoiding foul language or tactless reasoning. If you are unhappy during the resignation, just write a simple sentence that includes the date of your resignation. If you are blissful, write how you regret leaving and that you'll miss everyone. Address the letter to your direct superior.
• No explanation needed. There's no need for you to state your reason for resigning, where you'll be working next or how much you'll earn there. If your boss asks, you can either be very specific or vague about it. Request a private one-on-one talk with him or her. Be calm and avoid venting out your ill feelings.
• Ask for a reference. A recommendation letter is a great tool you can use when applying for a new job in the future.
• Find out the details. Know the salary and different benefits you are entitled to receive when you leave.
• Give back company property. Anything you used during your work that belongs to the company must be returned, like computers, phones, documents or keys. They may hold you responsible if you don't return these items in a timely manner.

You don't have to stay in your job. If you believe in your talent and skills, then there are tons of opportunities waiting for you out there. When enough is enough, it's time to get up from your chair and send out that resume.

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