@UnBetaMe don't go without medical. You can usually buy something from your employer's provider if you ask before you leave. It's not cheap, but summertime is the season of ER visits. It just takes one of those to wish you have coverage.
This is the time to go do something...grandcanyon, Yosemite, something
My wife still has coverage through this time, but I agree with your point for sure.
Does your wife hate negotiating because she is a teacher? IME, teachers see negotiating through contract negotiations and its NEVER pretty. That's why my wife hates it.
Also, as the spouse of a teacher, you are going to be living the dream this summer. I am very jealous.
Having a really hard time focusing at work. Finding it difficult to give any fucks when I know I'll be gone in a month or less. I've previously been able to put up with the BS meetings etc. Because I like my clients and it's part of the process of getting the rewards / bonuses. I'm finding my BS bucket is filling very quickly now, knowing that it doesn’t really matter anymore...
"Be a company man right up to the day you leave the company" Said to me by a former boss as we watched someone fuck off for his notice period. It left a bad taste, and jobs and companies come back around.
"Speak your truth." - Scarlet Remember to play! Do the right thing, whether anyone is watching or not. Be married, until you are not.
"Be a company man right up to the day you leave the company" Said to me by a former boss as we watched someone fuck off for his notice period. It left a bad taste, and jobs and companies come back around.
Oh, I 100% agree. It's just more of an observation of what really motivates me. Imagine that, incentive programs that actually 'incent' ...
It's getting close to time for putting in my notice. I imagine I'll get walked out the door and paid out for my two week notice period. Anyone have any advice for resigning from a job you like?
It's getting close to time for putting in my notice. I imagine I'll get walked out the door and paid out for my two week notice period. Anyone have any advice for resigning from a job you like?
I did it about a year ago. My former boss and I are good friends to this day. He works for me now, incidentally, as a consultant (I left the consulting company for industry). It wasn't exactly easy but we talked a good bit about how this was the next step in my career and I needed to take it. I thanked him for all of the effort he put into training and teaching me and did everything I could during my last month to get his department prepared for my departure.
give a shit and try, or go be miserable by yourself - AlphaBelle
Anyone have any advice for resigning from a job you like?
As graceful as humanly possible. Keep it positive.
Tell them directly that you are resigning. Don't tell them about the next position unless they ask. If they want to make an offer to keep you, it's up to you to listen if you wish, but if you know that it won't happen, then let them know .... gracefully. They would likely spend a lot of energy, in very short order, to try to put something together. Don't let them waste their time, if you already know the answer.
DO NOT email them a resignation letter. Write one for legal reasons, but hand deliver it, and tell them face-to-face before they read it.
Thanks them for the things you are thankful for, show appreciation, and then end it. No need to say more.
So, I gave my notice last Tuesday for my last day of work to be June 30. My boss was shocked, but given out previous career discussions understood that I had risen as high as I could without moving to a different city... which I do not want to do.
They sent me home, so I ended up with two extra paid weeks. Good and bad. Good in that I am free for two weeks, but bad because now other co-workers have to immediately pick up all of my work. I did my best to triage the work as I knew I was going to be leaving, but there is still a lot left on the go.
I do realize that it was their decision to have me leave and that I shouldn't feel guilty for it, but I do. Several co-workers called me personally to congratulate me on my new position.
I went back yesterday to the office and everyone was happy to see me. I returned all of my things - corporate card, cell phone, building access credentials etc.
I'm looking forward to my new job... but, mostly looking forward to a stress free summer with my family!
I've been pretty good at keeping my LinkedIn profile updated with relevant news and insight into my industry. Ever since word got around that I left my previous employer, I have been inundated with job offers and opportunities.
Many of my connections have asked if I would consider coming to work with them... some of them even offering partnership/equity opportunities. Former employers have been looking to get back in touch to see what I am up to. It has been interesting to say the least.
I said I would join this other firm and I am committed to doing so because I am a man of my word. However, sometimes change is all it takes to see that there is a huge world of opportunity out there.
Congrats UnBetaMe. LinkedIn really is a great business tool if you use it right. Enjoy the summer...it's rare to get the chance to take time off and really unplug from work.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.
Well, I went in today to meet the Pension person in HR to have my pension from my previous employer transferred over. Everything went smoothly.
I also found out that there is a gym and subsidized cafeteria in the building. The gym costs $5/month... not the greatest facility (no barbells and plates) but I'll get the membership for sure. Even if I squeeze in some work a couple times a month with the machines and dumbbells, it will be worth it.
More good news. Contacted the manager yesterday to ask when I should show up on Monday and was interested to find out that they operate on somewhat of a flexible schedule. It appears that as long as I am working in the core hours, I can choose my hours around that. This is odd for the work I do, but should help out with having two small kids in school. Also, casual Fridays. Which I also thought was odd for the type of work I do, but the parent company adopted these things and it has filtered down... fine with me. It also appears that they have assigned me a parking spot beside the building. No walking for blocks in Winter is a bigger deal than you might think here
Just to update this thread, the move has been good so far. Everything seems to be going as promised thus far. I'll know for sure when they announce our bonus levels, but nothing to regret yet. Weirdly, it's more responsibility but much less stressful than my old job. The people are very niceand I get along well in the office dynamic. I could envision being here for a long time.
I suppose I should follow up here. I did get the max bonus available for my brieime there. I also completed some additional education credential which I'll be rewarded with another small bonus next week. All continues to be well. Less travel than expected and much better work life balance.
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Also, as the spouse of a teacher, you are going to be living the dream this summer. I am very jealous.
Congrats on the new position!
I've previously been able to put up with the BS meetings etc. Because I like my clients and it's part of the process of getting the rewards / bonuses.
I'm finding my BS bucket is filling very quickly now, knowing that it doesn’t really matter anymore...
Said to me by a former boss as we watched someone fuck off for his notice period. It left a bad taste, and jobs and companies come back around.
Remember to play!
Do the right thing, whether anyone is watching or not.
Be married, until you are not.
Email address: angeline.greenwood@att.net
Imagine that, incentive programs that actually 'incent' ...
Anyone have any advice for resigning from a job you like?
Tell them directly that you are resigning. Don't tell them about the next position unless they ask. If they want to make an offer to keep you, it's up to you to listen if you wish, but if you know that it won't happen, then let them know .... gracefully. They would likely spend a lot of energy, in very short order, to try to put something together. Don't let them waste their time, if you already know the answer.
DO NOT email them a resignation letter. Write one for legal reasons, but hand deliver it, and tell them face-to-face before they read it.
Thanks them for the things you are thankful for, show appreciation, and then end it. No need to say more.
My boss was shocked, but given out previous career discussions understood that I had risen as high as I could without moving to a different city... which I do not want to do.
They sent me home, so I ended up with two extra paid weeks. Good and bad. Good in that I am free for two weeks, but bad because now other co-workers have to immediately pick up all of my work. I did my best to triage the work as I knew I was going to be leaving, but there is still a lot left on the go.
I do realize that it was their decision to have me leave and that I shouldn't feel guilty for it, but I do. Several co-workers called me personally to congratulate me on my new position.
I went back yesterday to the office and everyone was happy to see me. I returned all of my things - corporate card, cell phone, building access credentials etc.
I'm looking forward to my new job... but, mostly looking forward to a stress free summer with my family!
Holy shit job offers...
I've been pretty good at keeping my LinkedIn profile updated with relevant news and insight into my industry. Ever since word got around that I left my previous employer, I have been inundated with job offers and opportunities.
Many of my connections have asked if I would consider coming to work with them... some of them even offering partnership/equity opportunities. Former employers have been looking to get back in touch to see what I am up to. It has been interesting to say the least.
I said I would join this other firm and I am committed to doing so because I am a man of my word. However, sometimes change is all it takes to see that there is a huge world of opportunity out there.
Don't get blinded by standing still.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Well, I went in today to meet the Pension person in HR to have my pension from my previous employer transferred over. Everything went smoothly.
I also found out that there is a gym and subsidized cafeteria in the building. The gym costs $5/month... not the greatest facility (no barbells and plates) but I'll get the membership for sure. Even if I squeeze in some work a couple times a month with the machines and dumbbells, it will be worth it.
Contacted the manager yesterday to ask when I should show up on Monday and was interested to find out that they operate on somewhat of a flexible schedule. It appears that as long as I am working in the core hours, I can choose my hours around that. This is odd for the work I do, but should help out with having two small kids in school.
Also, casual Fridays. Which I also thought was odd for the type of work I do, but the parent company adopted these things and it has filtered down... fine with me.
It also appears that they have assigned me a parking spot beside the building. No walking for blocks in Winter is a bigger deal than you might think here
I'll know for sure when they announce our bonus levels, but nothing to regret yet. Weirdly, it's more responsibility but much less stressful than my old job.
The people are very niceand I get along well in the office dynamic. I could envision being here for a long time.
I also completed some additional education credential which I'll be rewarded with another small bonus next week.
All continues to be well. Less travel than expected and much better work life balance.