Hey, Hil. How are you?
Early: You folks are all insane. Simon: Well, my sister's a ship. We had a complicated childhood.
'Objects In Space'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Topic!Cindy - Mar 25, 2016 8:05:32 pm PDT #23762 of 30002
What is even happening?
WindSparrow - Mar 25, 2016 8:08:29 pm PDT #23763 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Want health care for all.
Much love to everyone here.
Hil R. - Mar 25, 2016 8:14:08 pm PDT #23764 of 30002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I'm OK. Probably should be asleep, but I'm not. How are you?
Topic!Cindy - Mar 25, 2016 8:33:35 pm PDT #23765 of 30002
What is even happening?
Same here, about all the things, Hil.
DavidS - Mar 25, 2016 9:15:59 pm PDT #23766 of 30002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Cindy! Still so very On Topic!
smonster - Mar 27, 2016 6:15:17 pm PDT #23767 of 30002
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Ahhhhh you guys I'm giving notice tomorrow. If I don't chicken out. I'm giving them a month, at least that is the plan. Here's approximately what I'm planning to say:
I just wanted to let you know that I'll be moving on at the end of April. I appreciate all the opportunities you've given me, and I'm ready to take on some new challenges.
What else should I say? I'm sure they will ask questions about what I'm doing next etc, but I don't know what else to kick off with.
As for what I'm doing, I'll be working with a dear friend/mentor three days a week, setting my own hours (HALLELU) and with more responsibility but a more supportive and less pressured environment. It should be a lot easier on my body, too. I will also up my time at my other job from one day a week to two.
~ma, please! I shy away from difficult conversations but there is no getting around this one.
Zenkitty - Mar 27, 2016 6:26:54 pm PDT #23768 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Quitting~ma, smonster!
beekaytee - Mar 27, 2016 6:36:45 pm PDT #23769 of 30002
Compassionately intolerant
smonster, I like what you've said here and I'd add that, beyond this, silence is your friend. There is no need to fill in the blank spaces with more words. My motto is, the more words, the more fear...so NO MORE WORDS!
You are giving them a gift with the 30 day notice. That is all that needs saying.
If they ask about what you are doing next...which you are under no obligation to answer...you might try, "I'm building on the valuable experience I have had here in a position that will be easier on my bones, while meeting several other needs."
They can't argue with you making a choice for your health.
Depending on what time you plan to give your notice, if you'd like to do a walk through of the convo right before, you are welcome to call me!
Steph L. - Mar 27, 2016 6:46:43 pm PDT #23770 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Are you giving notice in writing? They probably need something printed and dated, to make it all official. (You still have to say something, too, because just grunting and shoving a piece of paper at your boss is probably not the best idea.)
But this is a big step -- I'm excited for you!
smonster - Mar 27, 2016 8:15:51 pm PDT #23771 of 30002
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Thanks, bonny. It's such a small field that I think it's better for me to be honest. They will find out and I don't want to burn any bridges.
Steph, I'm planning on following up with an email but I know my boss values face to face conversations so I'm starting with that.
The support is much appreciated. Now if only I could get to sleep! It's not nerves - well, it's literally nerves. Pain is keeping me awake and it's too late to take anything. Blah.