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I'm going to resign tomorrow - this could be FIRE
05-04-2008, 03:40 AM
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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.
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05-04-2008, 04:58 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Good luck Maurice. With your recent health issues you'll probably need some time to work things out.
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05-04-2008, 06:41 AM
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Wow. Is this coincidental to your recent events, or cause and effect? Or both?
Either way, best wishes and congratulations.
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San Francisco Area
ESR'd March 2010. FIRE'd January 2011.
As if you didn't know..If the above message contains medical content, it's NOT intended as advice, and may not be accurate, applicable or sufficient. Don't rely on it for any purpose. Consult your own doctor for all medical advice.
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05-04-2008, 07:37 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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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.
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05-04-2008, 08:36 AM
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Gone but not forgotten
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Good Luck . Your health is more important than any job !
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05-04-2008, 10:44 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Good luck with your decision. I hope you are able to get some resolution to your health issue and insurance coverage.
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I be a girl, he's a boy. Think I maybe FIRED since July 08. Mid 40s, no kidlets. Actually am totally clueless as to what is going on with DH.
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05-04-2008, 12:06 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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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.
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05-04-2008, 12:13 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
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I'm going to resign tomorrow morning.
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Congrats. This will give you a good opportunity to celebrate "Cinco de Mayo" each year.
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In dire need of: faster horses, younger woman, older whiskey, more money.
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05-04-2008, 12:23 PM
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Sweet! Hadn't thought of that, Mickey!
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05-04-2008, 03:54 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Congratulation Maurice.
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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.
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I think this is exactly the right attitude
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05-04-2008, 06:29 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Good luck. Enjoy the time off.
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05-04-2008, 07:34 PM
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Sorry to hear about the health issues.
Congrats and good luck with the time off.
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05-05-2008, 06:33 AM
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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.
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05-05-2008, 07:28 AM
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Best wishes to you, Maurice, and congratulations on your decision to RE.
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05-05-2008, 08:29 AM
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Maurice,
Congrats! I wish you the very best.
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05-05-2008, 09:47 AM
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Congrats and good luck in RE!
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05-05-2008, 02:01 PM
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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.
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05-05-2008, 02:02 PM
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Good for you! Hope it works out for you.
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05-05-2008, 02:10 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Maurice
I'm probably going to give 60 days, and leave right before the 4th of July.
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Independence Day!
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05-05-2008, 02:27 PM
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Skaal!
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