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Posted on 01/27/2005 9:59:05 AM PST by ecurbh
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I'm hoping to end at the end of March, so I have just about six weeks, yes. Maybe seven.
I guess I'll be looking for a good opening. It's not something easy to just blurt out!
It'll be a relief when it's finally out in the open, though. It's been rather stressful not talking about all this.
Compose a nice letter - be gracious and professional.
Make an appointment with your boss. Hand deliver your letter. He deserves to know from you directly in a private meeting.
That sounds like a good way. I dunno why, but it hadn't occurred to me to do it in writing.
I think I'll start working on that over the next few days - and I may ask for critiques!
Heh...you know, when I used to work, I was was a per diem employee by choice...they'd call me and I'd work as needed. I had a seperate ring on my phone so if I didn't want to work, I just wouldn't answer the phone.
Well, my ex-boss called me and I decided I wanted to work so I answered the phone. She said she'd had a number of people call in sick and would I mind filling in? "OK, sure!" says I.
Then she just proceeds to bawling me out, saying I needed to let her know every two weeks what days I intended to work (not a requirement of per diem employment). "Ok, sure." says I.
I resigned that very night by typing a letter of resignation and slipping it and a copy of it under her door and the director of nursing's door. He he...gave two week notice and never worked for them again.
Per diem nurses work when they want...you don't go demanding a schedule from them. They have too many other options.
Good. You should approach exiting a job in the same thoughtful way you approach interviewing for a job. You want to be professional and gracious above all else.
*chuckle*
I've never done this before! I got out of the military...but that wasn't the standard way. And the last company I worked for had a major draw down, and I was laid off.
So this is new.
I appreciate the advice!
Heh...and I've already had engaged brother show me the WRONG way to go about things. HIS boss found out when he (the boss, that is) found a response on the fax machine to a resume Ben had sent out.
Not pretty.
Ouch. That's high on the list of mistakes to make - use the business fax for job-searching.
Good luck. I'm not much use, never having given a formal two weeks' notice myself.
Good morning!
Yeah...I'm nervous even about using monster or careerbuilder at work...let alone faxing from the machine here!
Hey, since we were talkin' appliances and such yesterday, I was going to ask...what should I bring for dishes? I have a TON, but I can bring a certain number of place settings and get rid of the rest, if you could still use some.
Good morning Rosie... I'll jump in with the group and say yes, you should let your boss know now when you'd like to leave. Two weeks is not enough time to open the position, advertise it and interview people, especially in government. Anyone who is employed when hired may also have to give notice. ;~D
I wouldn't just wait for a good opening like you are just accidently mentioning it either.... a memo or letter will give you the opportunity to word it professionally and then you can talk through the details in person.
(I am sure there are even some resignation examples on the web) Mine that I used in a prior job is in memo format, and says:
Dear ________
I have accepted a new position at __________. [In your case it would be "I have decided to relocate to Colorado"]
My last day here will be _________.
I will be [optional friendly short paragraph about what you'll be doing, if you know, if your relationship with your boss is personal enough that it's appropriate]
I have loved my position here and I am sad to leave this great group...
I hope the best for all of you, and hope to do all I can to help transition my workload to a new person.... (Or something like that)
Place settings would be good (I only have four), as would any pans you have - I have one decent egg pan and the rest are crap.
How many place settings should I bring? I have a LOT, as I said. Someone gave me a bunch, and then I found some of the same pattern at a bazaar, wanted to buy just a few bowls to replace some that got cracked, but found when I got home that they'd put in a whole bunch of other stuff. I mean I could bring up to fifteen or so place settings! Crazy.
And I have nice pans and mixing bowls. I'll bring those for sure.
Those were also given to me!
Good letter; just enough info, but not too much, and very cordial
That's a pretty good start! I'll work on it tonight, most likely...try to get it worded right. This is such a small place and such a small department that making it toooo formal would just be...uncomfortable. But I also don't want it to be too "oh, by the way", either.
Bring what you can fit. One can't have too many dishes... I think another ten settings would fit in my cabinet easily, but if it's easier to give away eight and bring seven, or whatever, do that.
Good, baking tools are good.
Ugh, I've got some chest congestion going this morning and feel rather like Darth Vader as I breathe.
If I get that carrier, I should have quite a bit of room! If ten settings would fit, I can certainly do that.
Ecurbh...did you notice a dramatic decrease in gas milage with a carrier? And how do those things work - do you load them and THEN hoist them on the roof, or load 'em after you hook 'em up?
I still haven't ruled out tryin' to get yours out here, but I hate to make you go to *town* needlessly. ;-) I'll see how low this guy is willing to go on the one he's selling.
Mine?
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