It’s January AKA the month when more 9-5ers than usual quit their jobs because they’re ringing in the new year with a new branch of capitalism job.
This affects you as a co-worker because you’re stuck doing their work till your employer finds a replacement, if they ever do. Plan ahead by recognising these signs.
They’re unnecessarily hyper for January
TBH, the only way someone can be excited about returning to work after the holidays is if they have something exciting to look forward to. In this case, a better job. Look at that overly excited colleague with new eyes today.
They complain less
Suddenly, they no longer join you to gossip about your annoying boss and work wahala. It means they’re already one leg out. Be alert.
You start seeing them on social media
Everyone and their grandmother knows one of the first rules of the co-worker code is to block your co-workers on social media so you can rant about them in peace. Once you start seeing them on social media, it means they no longer see you as a threat AKA you’re no longer a co-worker.
Their social media posts are sus
They start dropping posts like, “Excited about what the next few months hold”. Do you really need another clue?
They ask about payslips
Who cares about tax deductions and all that math if it’s not that some other HR officer is asking for it so they can decide their benefits?
They miss meetings
Why would they care about meetings when the only thing on their mind is how to start orientation at their new company?
They go on leave or suddenly become sick
They want to enjoy as much time off as possible before resuming at their new job. If you doubt me, ask yourself how many people resign immediately after returning from leave, and you have your answer.
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