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Don't read "The Game". Also, you don't love her.

As someone who's batted above and below his league, trust me when I say that being yourself is the only way to lasting commitment/happiness.

On the other hand, if you want to get laid, play the game.

I've tried both paths. The key has always been to be seem genuine.

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

I've thought a lot about this since I posted this question. At the end of the day, I've given them notice till X. So, it doesn't sit right by me to not honor that :(

Yeah, it's naive, but I think getting out of this mess without devolving to their level means something to me.

Hi Joe,

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I understand what you mean. While I'm going to still be loyal until given reason not to, the main thing this experience has taught me is that you can't wait too long for other people to help themselves.

Sometimes being loyal/being there is just enabling. I guess the art is in figuring out when you are supporting vs enabling :)

Yup. I am not worried about being out-executed by them. Things would be a lot different if I respected their execution enough to be afraid of it :)

I've been meticulous about saving emails and am on great terms with the other employees.

As you recommend, I'm swallowing my bile and quitting politely, but firmly.

Thanks for taking the time to comment. It's unanimous: I've been stupid and the only thing to do now is damage control and move on with life :)

Makes sense. And, thats what I've been telling myself. My SO is very adamant on #2 and has been pushing me to leave. I guess my sense of miss-guided "do the right thing" attitude is fucking me over.

Since I posted the question I took time to evaluate the situation and came to pretty much your conclusions :) So, I've bought a plane ticket for a week long vacation in October and I plan to have quit by then.

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Yes. It really was. I don't like to think of myself as naive, but I really didn't think that one through. I have validated the need for the product and, though IANAL, think it's worth the risk (considering email evidence etc).

Thanks for your feedback. And, I mean it when I say this: I appreciate you taking the time to comment and reinforce my "fuck that was stupid" moment. Live and learn I guess.

I love checklists :

1. On it. I've gotten emails forwarded to my personal account and d no personal projects on work laptops or time. Atleast I've got that going for me.

2. :( Can't pull that off right now.

3. I hadn't thought of this. Or rather, had discounted it because it would lead to a lack of focus. However, too many people have now suggested this for me to ignore. Thanks :)

Social network for dogs. Crap. How did you KNOW??

:)

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

I am loyal and think taking a few months out to help people transition isn't that big a deal.

But really, it's a trait I have that makes me a good employee, but also opens me up to this sort of exploitation.

Live and learn.