February 25, 2004

I Am Not Looking Forward To Today

So, remember the new job prospect I've mentioned a couple of times now? I got a start date from the company yesterday. They want me to start on Monday, as in next week.

Great news, huh?

Yeah, except that I really wanted to give my current employer at least two weeks notice. The family I've been working for has been nothing short of gracious and kind ever since I started in November. Most of the time when I leave a job I give two weeks out of courtesy. This time I wanted to be able to give it out of respect.

But given the fact that the new company just had the Comanche program yanked out from under them, I really don't have much choice. I have to start on Monday, or I risk not ever starting at all. And since this involves a near 50% raise, better benefits and a non-contributory pension plan.....well, you get the idea.

Today is going to be a very painful day. I am not looking forward to it at all.

Posted by Chris at February 25, 2004 09:33 AM | TrackBack | Linked by:
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Chris, as someone who has had good employees leave for a better opportunity than I could offer, may I suggest a way to repay them?

Make it clear that you will be available to them and to your replacement for questions or advice and will reply quickly and in good faith when approached. That will help them tremendously ... they may not need to consult you, but knowing they can will be very valuable.

Good luck in your new job!

Posted by: rkb at February 26, 2004 11:28 AM

I've actually volunteered to work next weekend for them when they're having a big sale event, and have trying to make clear that I am available to help in every way possible - including working some of my days off at the new job.

Thanks for the excellent advice, rkb! I think that is something that most everyone should remember and do when leaving any job, under circumstances of duress or not.

Posted by: Chris at February 26, 2004 08:50 PM


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