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

[Maurice]

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]

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

R

 

[Rich_by_the_Bay]

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

Either way, best wishes and congratulations.

 

[retiringat50]

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]

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

 

[DangerMouse]

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

 

[Maurice]

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]

I'm going to resign tomorrow morning.

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

 

[Maurice]

Sweet! Hadn't thought of that, Mickey!

 

[clifp]

Congratulation Maurice.

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]

Good luck. Enjoy the time off.

 

[torres9]

Sorry to hear about the health issues.

Congrats and good luck with the time off.

 

[StJohnsWood]

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]

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

 

[Jake46]

Maurice,

Congrats! I wish you the very best.

 

[Ronstar]

Congrats and good luck in RE!

 

[Maurice]

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]

Good for you! Hope it works out for you.

 

[HFWR]

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

Independence Day!

 

[CuppaJoe]

Skaal!

 

[figner]

Congrats Maurice! Best wishes for a fantastic ER and hope your health issues work out all right.

 

[NotReady4Purple]

Congratulations. Update us as you get closer to Independence!

 

[walkinwood]

Congratulations Maurice. All the best!

 

[Kwirk]

leave right before the 4th of July.

Congratulations, Maurice, Independence Day fireworks in your honor this year.