Prev Next "Austin Powers" perpetuated a stereotype that is rooted in reality: Chicks dig photographers. (Chicks also dig secret agents.) Being in proximity to beautiful women in and out of their clothes is advantageous for reasons beyond the obvious. "Women feel sexual when they feel beautiful," says Argov. "And women feel beautiful when they are center stage in front of the camera." ...

Prev Next Money, confidence and smooth-talking skills make these guys the sharks of the dating pool on a Friday night out, but it's behind closed doors where they can really sink their teeth into vulnerable clients. "One-on-one situations have a very good success rate" for clicking, says relationship expert Sherry Argov. "The key is to be in a position to be a regular consultant to ...

You've always wanted to tell your boss to take your job and, and...find someone else to fulfill its requirements. digg_url = 'http://www.asylum.com/2008/04/28/13-things-you-should-do-before-you-quit/'; digg_bgcolor = '#ffffff'; But unless you've just inherited a multi-million dollar fortune or started a lucrative drug ring, you'll be needing a plan of action to extricate yourself from ...

Prev Next Leaving on short or no notice should only happen in extreme situations. "Only if someone has demanded you do something unethical or you're being treated disrespectfully can you walk out," says Levine. "If that's the case, just say, 'You can't talk to me that way, and today is my last day,' and leave." Setting the building on fire, however, is still a no-no. Prev ...

Prev Next Get your health-care coverage straight. Particularly if you're not transitioning to a new company immediately, or if your new employer delays coverage, you'll need an interim plan to protect yourself against potential basketball injuries, blunt head trauma, and brand name drug costs. Politely ask the HR lady about extending your current plan by paying the company's ...

Prev Next It's nothing personal, so don't act like quitting is a catharsis. Let your resentments roll off your back, even when you're a lame duck. Don't take any cheap shots at your employer to your fellow employees or clients -- no one will appreciate your candor, no matter how many pieces of anecdotal evidence you have supporting your claim that your boss is a douche. "How you go out ...

Prev Next "Don't let your attitude drift when you know you're leaving," says Levine. If you're phoning it in during your final weeks, you could wind up being remembered as the guy who came in 15 minutes late, lunched for two hours, and spent his afternoons dozing at his desk between Facebook updates. This could also be the reputation that precedes you to your next job -- provided you ...

Prev Next Offer to stay on as a consultant to help train your replacement -- but don't feel guilted into staying longer than you feel is appropriate. "Sometimes companies respond poorly when employees say they're leaving," says Weyerhauser. "Your boss may try to create a sense of guilt for you to stay on. Don't bear it." Instead, set a limit to how much you accommodate them, and ...

Prev Next Stick to your guns, but be willing to holster them, too. "The company you're leaving should not try to change your mind about moving on, but do be prepared to respond to counter-offers," says Weyerhauser. Prev Next ...

Prev Next As soon as your decision to leave is made, inform your employers in order to give them as much time as possible for the transition. That means that you don't accept another offer on Monday and wait until Friday to tell anyone. The logic dictating that layoffs happen prior to the weekend to avoid disgruntled ex-employee killing sprees doesn't apply here. "I know someone who ...