sox4lifeinPA Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Gave my two weeks yesterday because I got an amazing job offer... ...came to work this morning and they said "pack your bags." so, I get two weeks paid vacation. Any ideas for things to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AssHatSoxFan Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 27, 2006 -> 10:11 AM) Gave my two weeks yesterday because I got an amazing job offer... ...came to work this morning and they said "pack your bags." so, I get two weeks paid vacation. Any ideas for things to do? go to vegas and make sure you drink milwaukee's best light...brewed for a man's taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I guess that is becoming more and more popular with companies not wanting people to stick around after they give their notice. I just got my serverence package today from my last job, and I gotta say that it is nice getting paid to go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 27, 2006 -> 08:24 AM) I guess that is becoming more and more popular with companies not wanting people to stick around after they give their notice. I just got my serverence package today from my last job, and I gotta say that it is nice getting paid to go away. the best part is my new job asked if I could start earlier...so I'll be paid by two places at the same time. whatever, sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 27, 2006 -> 09:26 AM) the best part is my new job asked if I could start earlier...so I'll be paid by two places at the same time. whatever, sounds good to me. I did the samething. I could have taken the serverence and sat out a while and lived off of that, but I decided to go ahead and be able to pay some stuff off and have some money for once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 27, 2006 -> 10:11 AM) Gave my two weeks yesterday because I got an amazing job offer... ...came to work this morning and they said "pack your bags." so, I get two weeks paid vacation. Any ideas for things to do? Read the new Richard Dawkins book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 27, 2006 -> 09:24 AM) I guess that is becoming more and more popular with companies not wanting people to stick around after they give their notice. I just got my serverence package today from my last job, and I gotta say that it is nice getting paid to go away. Yep, yet some employers still get pissed if they get less than a 2 weeks notice. What's the point? They're gonna bounce you on the spot anyway. They expect loyalty and respect, but can't give it in return. I was at a job where I had saved and rolled over all of my vacation time for like 2 years, so I took a month off and as soon as I got back, walked off the job. Needless to say, they were very unhappy and were trying to find a way to screw me out of my vacation pay. They even got their attorney involved who told them there was nothing they could do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 My boss had the audacity to say "well, we tried to work with you over the past couple months..." however, when I asked for a raise she said "you should be happy with what you're getting" loads of teamwork and working together in those statements. Needless to say, I'm moving on to a much better situation. I get to be one of the bosses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 27, 2006 -> 05:21 PM) My boss had the audacity to say "well, we tried to work with you over the past couple months..." however, when I asked for a raise she said "you should be happy with what you're getting" loads of teamwork and working together in those statements. Needless to say, I'm moving on to a much better situation. I get to be one of the bosses. Often times raises have nothing to do with performance. Companies have already budgeted how much each department will get as an increase as a whole and then your boss gets stuck with the job of making up reasons as to why you shouldn't and won't get more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Oct 28, 2006 -> 10:38 AM) Often times raises have nothing to do with performance. Companies have already budgeted how much each department will get as an increase as a whole and then your boss gets stuck with the job of making up reasons as to why you shouldn't and won't get more. oh, I understand the process....she just shouldn't have acted shocked when i walked. In fact, I'm insulted because more or less she's said through her actions she didn't think i would find anything better out there. well, I did...and they found ME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 27, 2006 -> 08:11 AM) Gave my two weeks yesterday because I got an amazing job offer... ...came to work this morning and they said "pack your bags." so, I get two weeks paid vacation. Any ideas for things to do? Post here and really invest your time. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Oct 27, 2006 -> 04:03 PM) Yep, yet some employers still get pissed if they get less than a 2 weeks notice. What's the point? They're gonna bounce you on the spot anyway. They expect loyalty and respect, but can't give it in return. I was at a job where I had saved and rolled over all of my vacation time for like 2 years, so I took a month off and as soon as I got back, walked off the job. Needless to say, they were very unhappy and were trying to find a way to screw me out of my vacation pay. They even got their attorney involved who told them there was nothing they could do. I quit giving a crap what my employers thought once I realized that 99% of companies won't extent you the same common courtesies that they ask for out of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 well, day one (technically day 4) is going great. I have so much to do this week. I'm glad they paid for my time off The important thing to stress is that I understand their motives for letting me go early. I'm going from one financial institution to another and they don't want me taking info with me that could lure clients away. So I'm a victim of policy..... Boo low paying former jobs... Hooray policy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyho7476 Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I say have lots of sex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Oct 31, 2006 -> 11:39 AM) I say have lots of sex. ^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Oct 31, 2006 -> 12:39 PM) I say have lots of sex. this is a really, really good idea.... Unfortunately, I prescribe to following my Judeo-Christian values. I do have plenty of time to plan honeymoon stuff and take 5 cold showers each day. That's a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 First day on the new job tomorrow! Fortunately, it's 2 weeks of training. Woohoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 as the addage goes... "the grass is always greener on the other side" as PA goes.... "the grass never looked better from over here" great first day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 What was your old job and what's your new job, just out of curiousity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Nov 6, 2006 -> 08:02 PM) What was your old job and what's your new job, just out of curiousity. old CSR (open accounts) at a small bank new Ast. Branch Manager at a medium sized bank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 I remember my whoel department got laid off at the beginning of November in 2003. Got an awesome severence check and 18 months insurance. I took the holidays off, lounged around, and got a new job in Feb. It was niiiiiice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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