For each new job I’ve considered, I can remember the moment I decided to make the leap. The consideration that went into each of these decisions was epic. There were Pro and Con lists, there were spreadsheets that did financial modeling, and there were endless conversations with trusted people that started with support and, weeks later, finished with, “Enough talking. When are you going to decide?”

This first section of Being Geek walks you through the endless list of decisions and tasks you can perform as you consider and engage in the search for your next gig. From early warning signs in the current gig to figuring out how to constructively stalk your future employer, these chapters document the various plays you can make as you consider the next move in your career.

These chapters leave the hardest part to you—making the decision.