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Christopher

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-02

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Purgatorial Incarceration

0 posted 2002-05-14 06:22 PM

If you want to know how much you're valued at your job place, give them your two-week notice.

I spent over an hour convincing my boss i was serious about leaving, and another explaining that he couldn't convince me to stay no matter what offer he made.

since then, i've had several people question what they [company] will do without me.

heh. it's nice to be loved - but perhaps people should learn to show it before it's too late, eh?

*disclaimer*

- Don't do this unless you're serious about quitting. They might not ask you to stay. -

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

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In Your Poetic Mind

1 posted 2002-05-14 07:49 PM

I agree!!!!!!
did you quit for a better position at a different company, or did you quit to follow your dream??

hugssss you....

Lauren~

I would rather have one breath of his hair,
one kiss of his mouth,
one touch of his hand
than an eternity without it.

Poet deVine

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

2 posted 2002-05-14 07:58 PM

I can't imagine anyone would WANT to live without you!!! Good luck...if you're happy, then it's worth it.

Phaedrus
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since 2002-01-26

Posts 180

3 posted 2002-05-14 07:59 PM

It’s a strange phenomenon and a personal annoyance Chris, every place I’ve ever worked has suddenly decided to offer me more money to stay when in most cases paying me more in the first place would have stopped me looking for work elsewhere. I’ve never gone back on a decision to leave though, in fact the offers have always hardened my resolve - “ hey we’ve been ripping you off for years by underpaying you but if your going to leave we’ll pay you what you were worth in the first place” – thanks but no thanks.

The job and employers I have at the moment are great in that respect, every year they sit you down tell you how they think you’ve done in the previous year and where they expect you to be within the company in twelve months time. So far their expectations haven’t been far wrong and I’ve gained financially year on year. (Don’t tell them but I enjoy the job so much I’d actually do it for less.)

Skyfyre
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since 1999-08-15

Posts 1906
Sitting in Michael's Lap

4 posted 2002-05-15 01:49 AM

quote:
since then, i've had several people question what they [company] will do without me.

Well, I really can't blame them -- it IS hard to find a good janitor these days ... =p

Heh.

Sincerely, I am proud of you -- I just hope you have a "Plan B?"

~moi

Christopher

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Purgatorial Incarceration

5 posted 2002-05-15 01:55 AM

uhm... this IS plan B.

I'm quitting to "follow my dream" as Lauren suggested. i have no children, no mortgage, no real responsibilities to tie me down other than the ones i assume.

so, i'll be writing a lot, and going for my teaching credentials. english/creative writing. *eg*

Poet deVine

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Hurricane Alley

6 posted 2002-05-15 02:41 AM

Bravo!!! Let me know if you need a care package along the way - can you send lasagna via UPS?

serenity blaze
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since 2000-02-02

Posts 27738

7 posted 2002-05-15 04:24 AM

I happen to know, C, that you are a wonderful teacher. The writing we KNOW you can do. I'm behind you. Go ahead doll, roll the dice. I'll blow on 'em for ya! ffffff...

Elizabeth

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since 1999-06-07

Posts 6871
Minnesota

8 posted 2002-05-15 11:16 AM

Good luck, C! I know the feeling. I handed in my two weeks to my first employer a few years ago, and she had no idea why. Haven't been back since.

God bless America, my home sweet home.

Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

9 posted 2002-05-15 11:28 AM

Congrats, Christopher! I applaud the fact that you are following your dreams and aspirations!

There's a bunk here for when you're sleepy...

and if you're hungry, I'm STILL known to be a good cook....

But you have to live with the fact that I have a dog...

kaile

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since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

10 posted 2002-05-15 01:40 PM

Hi Chris,

it takes guts to pursue dreams..just thought a little more support won't hurt

...hope you have lots and lots of fun in the process...

kaile

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since 2000-02-06

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singapore

11 posted 2002-05-15 01:41 PM

you hate dogs?

i'll take back my support if you don't mind..

Opeth
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since 2001-12-13

Posts 1543
The Ravines

12 posted 2002-05-15 02:04 PM

I am in a job where one cannot quit.

kaile

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since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

13 posted 2002-05-15 02:08 PM

Opeth,

meaning?

Opeth
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since 2001-12-13

Posts 1543
The Ravines

14 posted 2002-05-15 02:09 PM

I am in the navy. I just can't walk in and tell the CO, "I quit."

He'd laugh and have a psych eval done on me

I would have to wait for the expiration of my extension.

[This message has been edited by Opeth (05-15-2002 02:10 PM).]

Christopher

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Member Rara Avis

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Purgatorial Incarceration

15 posted 2002-05-15 05:17 PM

lasagne is ALWAYS welcome!

hey - i never said i didn't like dogs!!! my ex-wife and i got along very well thank you muchly *grin*

so, kari - you really think you could handle me? hahaha

lol@Opeth - i can only imagine what would happen. no, you can't just quit. how long, out of curiosity, do you have left to go? are you going to re-up again, or retire?

thanks all for the support. appreciated.

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