{"id":67274,"date":"2021-09-16T13:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T20:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/?p=67274"},"modified":"2021-09-23T14:33:45","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T21:33:45","slug":"the-great-resignation-new-job-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/en\/firefox\/the-great-resignation-new-job-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Resignation: New gig? Here are 7 tips to ensure success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If recent surveys and polls ring true, over 46% of the global workforce <\/a>is considering leaving their employer this year. Despite COVID-19 causing initial turnover due to the related economic downturn, the current phenomenon coined \u201cThe Great Resignation\u201d is attributed to the many job seekers choosing to leave their current employment voluntarily. Mass vaccinations and mask mandates have allowed offices to re-open just as job seekers are reassessing work-life balance, making bold moves to take control of where they choose to live and work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cNew Normal\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Millions of workers have adjusted to remote-flexible work arrangements, finding success and a greater sense of work-life balance. The question is whether or not employers will permanently allow this benefit post-pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jerry Lee, COO\/Founder of the career development consultancy, Wonsulting<\/a>, sees changes coming to the workplace power dynamic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn the future of work, employers will have to be much more employee-first beyond monetary compensation,\u201d he said. \u201cThere is a shift of negotiating power moving from the employers to the employees, which calls for company benefits and work-life balance to improve.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abbie Duckham, Talent Operations Program Manager at Mozilla, believes the days of companies choosing people are long over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFrom a hiring lens, it’s no longer about companies choosing people, it’s about people choosing companies,\u201d Duckham said. \u201cPeople are choosing to work at companies that, yes, value productivity and revenue \u2013 but more-so companies that value mental health and understand that every single person on their staff has a different home life or work-life balance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drop the mic and cue the job switch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

So, how can recent job switchers or job seekers better prepare for their next big move? The following tips and advice from career and talent sourcing experts can help anyone perform their best while adapting to our current pandemic reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a vacation *seriously*<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201c<\/strong>When starting a new role <\/a>many are keen to jump into work right away; however, it\u2019s always important to take a mental break between your different roles before you start another onboarding process,\u201d advises Jonathan Javier, CEO\/Founder at Wonsulting. \u201cOne way to do this is to plan your vacations ahead of your switch: that trip to Hawaii you always wanted? Plan it right after you end your job. That time you wanted to spend with your significant other? Enjoy that time off.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also never hurts to negotiate a start date that prioritizes your mental preparedness and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Out with the old and in with that new-new<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When Duckham started at Mozilla, she made it her mission to absorb every bit of the manifesto<\/a> to better understand Mozilla\u2019s culture. \u201cFrom there I looked into what we actually do<\/em> as a company. Setting up a Firefox account<\/a> was pretty crucial since we are all about dog-fooding here (or as we call it, foxfooding), and then downloading Firefox Nightly<\/a>, the latest beta-snapshot of the browser as our developers are actively working on it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duckham also implores job-switchers to rebrand themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou have a chance to take everything you wanted your last company to know about you and restart,\u201d she said. \u201cTake everything you had imposter syndrome about and flip the switch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Network early<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen you join a new company, it\u2019s important to identify the subject matter experts for different functions of your company so you know who you can reach out to if you have any questions or need insights,\u201d Javier said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Javier also recommends networking with people who have also switched jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou can search for and find people who switched from non-tech roles to an in-tech role by simply searching for \u2018Past Company\u2019 at a non-tech company and then putting \u2018Current Company\u2019 at a tech company on LinkedIn,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brain-breaks <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Duckham went as far as giving her digital workspace a refreshing overhaul when she started at Mozilla. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI cleaned off my desktop, made folders for storing files, and essentially crafted a blank working space to start fresh from my previous company \u2013 effectively tabula rasa-ing my digital workspace did the same for my mental state as I prepared to absorb tons of new processes and practices.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In that same vein, when you need a bit of a brain-break throughout the work day and that break leads you to social media, Duckham advises downloading Facebook Container<\/a>, a browser extension that makes it harder for Facebook to track you on the web outside of Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSpeaking of brain-breaks, if socials aren\u2019t your thing and you\u2019d rather catch up on written curated content from around the web, Pocket<\/a> is an excellent way to let your mind wander and breathe during the work day so you\u2019re able return to work a little more refreshed,\u201d Duckham added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making remote friends and drawing boundary lines<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

56% of Mozilla employees signed in to work from remote locations all over the world, even before the pandemic. Working asynchronously across so many time zones can be unusual for new teammates. Duckham\u2019s biggest tip for new Mozillians? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBe open and a little vulnerable. Do you need to take your kid to school every day, does your dog require a mid-day walk? Chances are your schedule is just as unique as the person in the Zoom window next to you. Be open about the personal time you need to take throughout the day and then build your work schedule around it.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what about building comradery and remote-friendships<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn a traditional work environment, you might run into your colleagues in the break room and have a quick chat. As roles continue to become more remote or hybrid-first, it is important to create opportunities for you to mingle with your colleagues,\u201d Jerry Lee of Wonsulting said. \u201cThese small interactions are what builds long-lasting friendships, which in turn allows you to feel more comfortable and productive at work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to leverage pay, flexibility and other benefits <\/strong>even if you aren’t job searching
<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe best leverage you can find in this job market \u2013 is clearly defining what is important for you and making sure you have that option in your role,\u201d Lee said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He\u2019s not wrong. Make sure to consider your current growth opportunities, autonomy, location, work-life flexibility and compensation, of course. For example, if you are looking for a flexible-remote arrangement, Lee suggests clearly articulating what it is you want to your manager using the following talk-track as a guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hey Manager!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m looking for ways to better incorporate my work into my personal life, and I\u2019ve realized one important factor for me is location flexibility. I\u2019m looking to move around a bit in the next few years but would love to continue the work I have here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can we do to make this happen?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you make your request, you\u2019ll need to work with your manager to ensure your productivity and impact improves or at least remains the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it\u2019s always helpful to remind yourself that every \u2018big\u2019 career move is the result of several smaller moves. If you\u2019re looking to make a switch or simply reassessing your current work-life balance, Javier recommends practicing vision boarding. \u201cI do this by drawing my current state and what I want my future state to look like,\u201d said Javier. \u201cEven if your drawings are subpar, you\u2019ll be able to visualize what you want to accomplish in the future and make it into reality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the Great Resignation continues, it is important to keep in mind that getting a new job is just the start of the journey. There are important steps that you can do, and Firefox and Pocket can help, to make sure that you feel ready for your next career adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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About our experts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jonathan Javier <\/strong>is the CEO\/Founder of Wonsulting, whose mission is to \u201cturn underdogs into winners\u201d. He’s also worked in Operations at Snap, Google, and Cisco coming from a non-target school\/non-traditional background. He works on many initiatives, providing advice and words of wisdom on LinkedIn and through speaking engagements. In total, he has led 210+ workshops in 9 different countries including the Mena ICT Forum in Jordan, Resume\/Personal Branding at Cisco, LinkedIn Strategy & Operations Offsite, Great Place To Work, Talks at Google, TEDx, and more. He’s been featured on Forbes, Fox News, Business Insider, The Times, LinkedIn News, Yahoo! News, Jobscan, and Brainz Magazine as a top job search expert and amassed 1M+ followers on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok as well as 30+ million impressions monthly on his content.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jerry Lee<\/strong> is the COO\/Founder of Wonsulting and an ex-Senior Strategy & Operations Manager at Google & used to lead Product Strategy at Lucid. He is from Torrance, California and graduated summa cum laude from Babson College. After graduating, Jerry was hired as the youngest analyst in his organization by being promoted multiple times in 2 years to his current position. After he left Google, he was the youngest person to lead a strategy team at Lucid. Jerry partners with universities & organizations (220+ to date) to help others land into their dream careers. He<\/em> has 250K+ followers across LinkedIn, TikTok & Instagram and has reached 40M+ professionals. In addition, his work i<\/em>s featured on Forbes, Newsweek, Business Insider, Yahoo! News, LinkedIn & elected as the 2020 LinkedIn Top Voice for Tech. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abbie Duckham<\/strong> is the current Talent Operations Program Manager at Mozilla.<\/em> She has been with the company since 2016, working out of the San Francisco Office, and now her home office in Oakland.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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