You Are Hereby Put On Official Notice
...that I am outta City Hall in three weeks. I am giving my notice at work on Monday, something I hate to do. I have been very worried about the economic climate and my continued status as a dependent contractor at my current organization. My position is funded until June, but with a freeze both on hiring and overtime and worsening conditions, I feel I need to get out while I can. Being a contractor affords me no unemployment insurance and if things continue as they are, I think jobs will be harder to come by as June nears.
I have accepted a position at a University in the Boston area. The commute will still pretty much stink, but it is a 35 hour week and there is the opportunity to work remotely (i.e. from my dining room) one day a week. I am really looking forward to joining this organization and very excited to be working in higher ed.
Giving my notice is going to be very tough. I have been with my current organization, as both a full time employee and a contractor, for over 8 years. I work with friends, not with co-workers, and I will have a hard time saying goodbye. If were not for a residency rule, I would have stayed on as a full time employee.
The first five people to comment and tell me I am doing the right thing win a prize. (Well, not really a prize but you will get the satisfaction of knowing you are keeping me from freaking out too badly).
Comments
Damn I hate making mistakes!
Now my friend, where's my prize?
When you come to the edge
of all the light you know…
And are about to step
off into the darkness
Faith is believing
One of two things will happen
There will be something solid
to stand on
Or you will learn to fly.
Anonymous
And it keeps you young -- I love living in a college town.
j.
I think you are doing the right thing, given the economy and the new job will have more steadiness.
Good luck!
Hi Mr. Moto. Thanks for your encouraging words. It's good to hear from someone that has worked at a university. If I enjoy this gig, I'm hoping to get in to a school a bit closer, once the economy is better.
Hey thanks Marty! Making a move away from a job I like is a little out of character for me. Comments like yours are making me feel good about my decision.
Hah! Great point Lori. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for thinking outside the box here. Um, maybe that is a bad choice of words.
Thank you OC. I am looking forward to finally having benefits. And although I understand nothing is too certain these days, I will feel much more secure having a permanent full time positions as opposed to contracting. Thanks for words about commuting - you are so right. Your prize is on its way - future blog posts with no whining :)
Thank you Trinity. Having buddies at work is great but it does make it harder to leave. Do you still keep in touch with the people from your old job? I agree, with this economy you really have to look out for the best opportunity.
Hi John! Your comments always put a smile on my face which is preventing me from have my freakout face on :)
Hey Lyn! Thanks for backing me up on my early jump. I was torn about leaving before the end of the fiscal but everyday it seems like we are getting more and more cutbacks - hiring, OT for this department and that. Even the police are now restricted with their OT - that is a big flag.
Thank you 8th day. That poem is really inspiring. I am definitely going to refer back to this. I appreciate you sharing this.
Hey MLC! Thank you for the encouragement. So that's you secret for looking so young? Another perk I hadn't thought of. It just keeps getting better and better!
Thank you Mrs. F. I need some steadiness with work and I'm hoping this will do the trick. Some people I know seem to have no problem quitting a job but I always feel a bit shaky about it.
With your great looks, great personality, ability to make people feel good, and being good at what you do, I'm sure you have made the right decision and will be one of the greatest assests to your new employer. Change is never easy. Those of your coworkers that have become friends at your current job will always be your friends.
You have to look out for yourself. That is not selfish, it's smart. You are a strong, confident woman and you can do anything you want. Don't second guess it. This is a crossroads in your life, you should be excited to meet new people and friends and you have a clean slate to work with. I envy you....
I feel I'm being forced to make a decision as to my employment status. My employer is AWOL 99% of the time.
Good for you!
I hope giving notice goes ok, it's a hard thing to do.
embrace the change.
Good luck...you will do great!!!
((Congratulations and good luck))
Wow McMeaty, you are going to make my head swell. Thank you for such kind words. I really apprciate the encouragement. You've got me super inspired now.
Hey Chewy, thank you. I hope things are going ok for you at work. Do you have some irons in the fire with regards to changing jobs?
Thank you Weese. I sometimes have a hard time remembering change is good. It's the Cancer in me. We're not so good with change.
Hey Thanks Rubye Jean. I feel luck to be able to have found something in this economy. I'm looking forward to the change but also a bit nervous!
Thank you Shrinky! Yes, I guess I am up for a bit of adventure. I like your words on friends - that is a good point to remember.