I'm going to resign tomorrow - this could be FIRE

Maurice · 05-04-2008, 03:40 AM

I thought its only right that I should tell you guys this first - only my wife knows now.

I'm going to resign tomorrow morning.

There's a good chance this is FIRE, although I'm not entirely sure yet. I will certainly take the rest of 2008 off, and spend a lot of that time focused on refining our future plan. Its possible that I will get another j*b early next year and put in another 2-3 years, but there's a good possibility that early next year we'll be selling our NY condo and moving to a cheaper locale for a glorious and simple life of leisure and pursuit of the arts.

I'll probably negotiate a longish (~2 month) transition, which will allow my boss time to bring in a replacement (I even know who he'd bring in, long story) and for me to accomplish some transition. Contractually I could leave in 30 days but I want to keep bridges intact and I consider my boss a friend.

I'll keep you posted.

Rambler · 05-04-2008, 04:58 AM

Good luck Maurice. With your recent health issues you'll probably need some time to work things out.

R

**Rich_in_Tampa** · 05-04-2008, 06:41 AM

Wow. Is this coincidental to your recent events, or cause and effect? Or both?

Either way, best wishes and congratulations.

retiringat50 · 05-04-2008, 07:37 AM

Good luck

My last day of work is May 21st - 9.5 more work days
Work knows verbally but no written notice yet. Having foot surgery May 22 and want to see my outcome before I turn anything in.
My ER date isnt until mid July and yes I feel too like they already have someone in mind.

Moemg · 05-04-2008, 08:36 AM

Good Luck . Your health is more important than any job !

DangerMouse · 05-04-2008, 10:44 AM

Good luck with your decision. I hope you are able to get some resolution to your health issue and insurance coverage.

Maurice · 05-04-2008, 12:06 PM

Thanks everyone, I felt the knot in my stomach untie itself last week as soon as I finalized the decision to quit.

Rich - My plan has long been to call it quits within the next couple of years. This year, even before my diagnosis, I had started thinking about accelerating the plan, including moving out of NYC to make it easier on us. Having said that, I can fairly say that this new situation clinched it.

mickeyd · 05-04-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

I'm going to resign tomorrow morning.

Congrats. This will give you a good opportunity to celebrate "Cinco de Mayo" each year.

Maurice · 05-04-2008, 12:23 PM

Sweet! Hadn't thought of that, Mickey!

clifp · 05-04-2008, 03:54 PM

Congratulation Maurice.

Quote:

There's a good chance this is FIRE, although I'm not entirely sure yet. I will certainly take the rest of 2008 off, and spend a lot of that time focused on refining our future plan. Its possible that I will get another j*b early next year and put in another 2-3 years, but there's a good possibility that early next year we'll be selling our NY condo and moving to a cheaper locale for a glorious and simple life of leisure and pursuit of the arts.

I think this is exactly the right attitude

chinaco · 05-04-2008, 06:29 PM

Good luck. Enjoy the time off.

torres9 · 05-04-2008, 07:34 PM

Sorry to hear about the health issues.

Congrats and good luck with the time off.

StJohnsWood · 05-05-2008, 06:33 AM

Congrats Maurice. Maybe you can negotiate a little severance by staying that extra 30 days. You stay for 30 days an extra 30 days of pay.

Achiever51 · 05-05-2008, 07:28 AM

Best wishes to you, Maurice, and congratulations on your decision to RE.

Jake46 · 05-05-2008, 08:29 AM

Maurice,

Congrats! I wish you the very best.

Ronstar · 05-05-2008, 09:47 AM

Congrats and good luck in RE!

Maurice · 05-05-2008, 02:01 PM

Thanks everybody. I feel great.

I had the conversation around noon today, had lunch, and came home

My boss was very understanding, and told me I could come back at any time (of course there's never any guarantee there will be a decent role open, but still its nice to hear!)

I'm probably going to give 60 days, and leave right before the 4th of July.

Notmuchlonger · 05-05-2008, 02:02 PM

Good for you! Hope it works out for you.

HFWR · 05-05-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Maurice

I'm probably going to give 60 days, and leave right before the 4th of July.

Independence Day!

CuppaJoe · 05-05-2008, 02:27 PM

Skaal!

05-04-2008, 03:40 AM	#1
Maurice Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 375	I'm going to resign tomorrow - this could be FIRE I thought its only right that I should tell you guys this first - only my wife knows now. I'm going to resign tomorrow morning. There's a good chance this is FIRE, although I'm not entirely sure yet. I will certainly take the rest of 2008 off, and spend a lot of that time focused on refining our future plan. Its possible that I will get another j*b early next year and put in another 2-3 years, but there's a good possibility that early next year we'll be selling our NY condo and moving to a cheaper locale for a glorious and simple life of leisure and pursuit of the arts. I'll probably negotiate a longish (~2 month) transition, which will allow my boss time to bring in a replacement (I even know who he'd bring in, long story) and for me to accomplish some transition. Contractually I could leave in 30 days but I want to keep bridges intact and I consider my boss a friend. I'll keep you posted. __________________ Money's just something you need in case you don't die tomorrow.

05-04-2008, 06:41 AM	#3
Rich_in_Tampa Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,029	Wow. Is this coincidental to your recent events, or cause and effect? Or both? Either way, best wishes and congratulations. __________________ Rich Tampa, FL (10% retired) As if you didn't know..If the above message happens to contain medical content, it's NOT intended as advice, and may not be accurate, applicable or sufficient. Don't rely on it for any medical purpose whatsoever. Consult your own doctor for all medical advice.

05-04-2008, 08:36 AM	#5
Moemg Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sarasota,fl. Posts: 2,422	Good Luck . Your health is more important than any job ! __________________ "Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose "

05-04-2008, 10:44 AM	#6
DangerMouse Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 488	Good luck with your decision. I hope you are able to get some resolution to your health issue and insurance coverage. __________________ Semi-FIRED July 08

05-04-2008, 12:06 PM	#7
Maurice Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 375	Thanks everyone, I felt the knot in my stomach untie itself last week as soon as I finalized the decision to quit. Rich - My plan has long been to call it quits within the next couple of years. This year, even before my diagnosis, I had started thinking about accelerating the plan, including moving out of NYC to make it easier on us. Having said that, I can fairly say that this new situation clinched it. __________________ Money's just something you need in case you don't die tomorrow.

05-04-2008, 04:58 AM	#2
Rambler Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 531	Good luck Maurice. With your recent health issues you'll probably need some time to work things out. R

05-04-2008, 07:37 AM	#4
retiringat50 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 62	Good luck My last day of work is May 21st - 9.5 more work days Work knows verbally but no written notice yet. Having foot surgery May 22 and want to see my outcome before I turn anything in. My ER date isnt until mid July and yes I feel too like they already have someone in mind.

05-04-2008, 12:23 PM	#9
Maurice Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 375	Sweet! Hadn't thought of that, Mickey! __________________ Money's just something you need in case you don't die tomorrow.

05-04-2008, 06:29 PM	#11
chinaco Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,344	Good luck. Enjoy the time off. __________________ Disclaimer: I make no warranty or guarantee about the accuracy or completeness of this information. I am not a financial planner, my comments only represent my opinion.

05-04-2008, 07:34 PM	#12
torres9 Dryer sheet wannabe Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15	Sorry to hear about the health issues. Congrats and good luck with the time off.

05-05-2008, 06:33 AM	#13
StJohnsWood Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 114	Congrats Maurice. Maybe you can negotiate a little severance by staying that extra 30 days. You stay for 30 days an extra 30 days of pay.

05-05-2008, 07:28 AM	#14
Achiever51 Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southeastern Michigan Posts: 702	Best wishes to you, Maurice, and congratulations on your decision to RE. __________________ The best things in life....are not things.

05-05-2008, 08:29 AM	#15
Jake46 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 115	Maurice, Congrats! I wish you the very best. __________________ "Three things can happen when you throw the ball, and two of them are bad." Darrell Royal

05-05-2008, 09:47 AM	#16
Ronstar Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 387	Congrats and good luck in RE!

05-05-2008, 02:01 PM	#17
Maurice Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 375	Thanks everybody. I feel great. I had the conversation around noon today, had lunch, and came home My boss was very understanding, and told me I could come back at any time (of course there's never any guarantee there will be a decent role open, but still its nice to hear!) I'm probably going to give 60 days, and leave right before the 4th of July. __________________ Money's just something you need in case you don't die tomorrow.

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05-05-2008, 02:02 PM	#18
Notmuchlonger Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,046	Good for you! Hope it works out for you. __________________ Ah, I'd love to wear a rainbow every day, And tell the world that everything's OK,

05-05-2008, 02:27 PM	#20
CuppaJoe Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Halfway to the Stars Posts: 917	Skaal! __________________ "I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to my food." -W. C. Fields

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