The Best One Yet 👋 “We quit your job” — Exit’s job-quitting concierge. Dick’s Sporting Goods’ kids app. 1-BR apt in NYC: $4,500/month.
Sep 4, 2024
A Japanese startup can quit your job for you, uncovering hidden severance options. Dick's Sporting Goods sees a massive stock surge, credited to its innovative high school sports app. Meanwhile, NYC apartment rents hit a staggering $4,500/month, while Austin's prices are surprisingly dropping. The latest back-to-school trend? Paying $10K for dorm interior designers. Dive into these unique stories that reflect significant shifts in the job market, retail strategies, and housing trends!
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Quitting is like Breaking Up
- Quitting a job can be awkward, similar to breaking up with someone.
- You've likely been interviewing elsewhere, hiding your true feelings at work.
The Rise of Quitting Concierges
- In Japan, Exit, a startup, helps people quit their jobs for a fee due to cultural avoidance of confrontation.
- Exit's success highlights a universal need for help with the emotional and logistical aspects of quitting.
Hidden Severance
- When quitting, focus on the financial aspects, not just the emotional ones.
- Many people leave money on the table, like unused PTO or health insurance coverage.
