DangerMouse
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
I am semi-FIRED back in July, or at least I did. I gave my employer 5 weeks notice, however at the end of that period they had not found a replacement. I stayed on for an extra 2 weeks to help them out before going overseas for a vacation. Whilst I was away they contacted me to ask if I would help them out until the end of the year on a part time basis as due to the downturn in the economy it didn't not seem prudent to hire a replacement at this time. The hourly rate was nearly double what I was receiving before.
To cut a long story short, I find myself in the position of doing nearly as many hours as I did before with no consideration being given to the fact that I told them I would do 2 set days a week for only 5 hours each day. Of course this means I am earning even more than I was before, but it has proven to me that when you are done, no amount of money makes it better.
At this time I am working out a plan how to extricate myself from this position. Being involved has reminded me why I left in the first place, the politics, the stupid games that get played, people one-upping each other. I thought I was doing the right thing being nice and helping them, I like the people, but don't like the organization. Going in 1 hour a week is more than I can now tolerate.
So the moral of the story is if the same opportunity comes you way I would suggest you cut all ties and run as fast as you can to safety.
To cut a long story short, I find myself in the position of doing nearly as many hours as I did before with no consideration being given to the fact that I told them I would do 2 set days a week for only 5 hours each day. Of course this means I am earning even more than I was before, but it has proven to me that when you are done, no amount of money makes it better.
At this time I am working out a plan how to extricate myself from this position. Being involved has reminded me why I left in the first place, the politics, the stupid games that get played, people one-upping each other. I thought I was doing the right thing being nice and helping them, I like the people, but don't like the organization. Going in 1 hour a week is more than I can now tolerate.
So the moral of the story is if the same opportunity comes you way I would suggest you cut all ties and run as fast as you can to safety.