Guest guest Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Hi V, Congratulations on standing up to them. Let them panic about the projects - just remember in 4 weeks that if they aren't complete DO NOT let them talk you into staying until they are - they have had 4 weeks to get you assistance to complete them so it will be their own fault if they aren't finished. You sound like a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders - Congratulations again. Danna > > I did it! I resigned from my job on Wednesday. It was absolutely the right > decision. > > I wasn't sure how to go about it. I didn't want to be a pushover. I > rehearsed on the train on the way to work and walked straight in > and remembered exactly what said, " Don't bother telling them what > they have done wrong. They won't learn from it and they won't care. " How > true! > > I simply said that I resign and I will finish on this date.*long pause* You > were right . Boss could barely be bothered to ask about what I'm doing > next. She was pretty nice to me but cheesed off all the same. It was more > panic about the projects I am working on and whether they'll be finished in > four weeks. Of course, a bit of guilt was tried and I fell for it by being a > bit self-deprecating but I am learning. The best thing is that they're > getting my ex-boss back in for a while so I won't have to train anyone new > before I go. > > Next project: > > - Ask what's going on with my AWA failing the fairness test. > - Ask for my leave loading to be paid as normal. > - Ask for my month's time in lieu to be paid out. > > I never realised how meek and weak I have been. Any wonder I ate myself > stupid. I was resentful for not standing up for myself and I felt worthless, > as though I didn't deserve the same as everyone else. I worked so much > unpaid overtime as I felt I needed to to please the boss by doing everything > required, though they did not give me enough paid hours to carry out > essential duties. Nor did I have an assistant like my predecessor. I also > found out that I am paid less than other employees who have fewer > qualifications and/or have been there for less time than I have. In the mean > time, I am the one holding everything together and personally making sure > all the targets are met. I guess they saw me coming a mile off. It was a > long lesson to learn but I am going teach people my standards from now on. > > I must say that I think I have achieved a real breakthrough this week and I > couldn't have done it without you guys at Sydband. Sometimes friends and > family don't quite know how to advise but you guys have been through this > stuff and understand. I'm so honoured that* *I get to share your wisdom. > > > Mel, I can't wait for your party on Sunday. I am dying to chat to you and > everyone else. I feel as though I know you all through these posts. You are > legends! > > Rob, I'm so happy that things are going your way. You have had a sh1t time > lately with health and pensions and work but everything is coming together > for you now and man! have you earnt it. > > I hope everyone else is well, though you'd be hard-pressed to be as happy as > I am today. If any of you are putting off making an important decision out > of fear, don't! Fortune favours the brave. > > > V > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Well done Ann !!! I'm sooooo proud of you :-) Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. > > I did it! I resigned from my job on Wednesday. It was absolutely the right > decision. > > I wasn't sure how to go about it. I didn't want to be a pushover. I > rehearsed on the train on the way to work and walked straight in > and remembered exactly what said, " Don't bother telling them what > they have done wrong. They won't learn from it and they won't care. " How > true! > > I simply said that I resign and I will finish on this date.*long pause* You > were right . Boss could barely be bothered to ask about what I'm doing > next. She was pretty nice to me but cheesed off all the same. It was more > panic about the projects I am working on and whether they'll be finished in > four weeks. Of course, a bit of guilt was tried and I fell for it by being a > bit self-deprecating but I am learning. The best thing is that they're > getting my ex-boss back in for a while so I won't have to train anyone new > before I go. > > Next project: > > - Ask what's going on with my AWA failing the fairness test. > - Ask for my leave loading to be paid as normal. > - Ask for my month's time in lieu to be paid out. > > I never realised how meek and weak I have been. Any wonder I ate myself > stupid. I was resentful for not standing up for myself and I felt worthless, > as though I didn't deserve the same as everyone else. I worked so much > unpaid overtime as I felt I needed to to please the boss by doing everything > required, though they did not give me enough paid hours to carry out > essential duties. Nor did I have an assistant like my predecessor. I also > found out that I am paid less than other employees who have fewer > qualifications and/or have been there for less time than I have. In the mean > time, I am the one holding everything together and personally making sure > all the targets are met. I guess they saw me coming a mile off. It was a > long lesson to learn but I am going teach people my standards from now on. > > I must say that I think I have achieved a real breakthrough this week and I > couldn't have done it without you guys at Sydband. Sometimes friends and > family don't quite know how to advise but you guys have been through this > stuff and understand. I'm so honoured that* *I get to share your wisdom. > > > Mel, I can't wait for your party on Sunday. I am dying to chat to you and > everyone else. I feel as though I know you all through these posts. You are > legends! > > Rob, I'm so happy that things are going your way. You have had a sh1t time > lately with health and pensions and work but everything is coming together > for you now and man! have you earnt it. > > I hope everyone else is well, though you'd be hard-pressed to be as happy as > I am today. If any of you are putting off making an important decision out > of fear, don't! Fortune favours the brave. > > > V > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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