Here in California most employees are “at will employees.” That means there is no contract and employers can fire employees at the drop of a hat. Now employers are finding out that “at will” employment works both ways. The employee can accept a better job and leave at any time WITHOUT TRAINING A REPLACEMENT.
Also, in one of the few things they have ever gotten right, California also banned the use of noncompete agreements in employment.
Now you can leave your job and go to work for a competitor without fear that your former employer is going to tie you up on court for the next thirteen years.
It’s an idea that needs to spread.
I walked out on my last place.
Went into the office on Friday, went to lunch came back, took my name placard off my office and then left my ID badge, Corporate Credit Card and my completely rinsed computer on my boss’ desk. That was 10 months ago. I always wanted to do that and it felt great. My former boss was such a tool.