Resigning

[Scotland]

I currently don't work with anyone I genuinely don't like. You have professional differences and like any social setting have more in common with some than others but it's all pretty amiable. If I had/have to let anyone go I wouldn't/won't look forward to it.

My previous company... just say the word and I'd be in there like Ari Gold with the paintball gun.

 

[Cruyff14]

Wasn't it only 17k difference?

Yeah?

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Yeah?

Did they try to bridge the gap at all?

Sorry, that previous post of mine was pretty ordinary.

I'll see you all in the social skills thread

 

[Procrastinator35]

Did they try to bridge the gap at all?

Sorry, that previous post of mine was pretty ordinary.

I'll see you all in the social skills thread

Communicative competence is more precise.

 

[dales.girl38]

Wasn't it only 17k difference?

I aspire to the day where a $17k payrise is "only $17k"

 

[perthblue]

$17k is certainly a good payrise, some folks in this thread are showing their Croweater side with their financial snobbery. Not all of us can be millionaire club promoters/DJ's like me.

 

[Cruyff14]

Did they try to bridge the gap at all?

Sorry, that previous post of mine was pretty ordinary.

I'll see you all in the social skills thread

Nah, they couldn't, and I knew they couldn't. As good as my former employer was, their salary was not fantastic unless you were in upper management.

$17k is certainly a good payrise, some folks in this thread are showing their Croweater side with their financial snobbery. Not all of us can be millionaire club promoters/DJ's like me.

Absolutely. Think people are just being keyboard warriors saying "is that all?" etc. I would love to know if the same people have been offered such a payrise when changing jobs. I highly doubt it.

Ended up being $18k too. It's $450 extra a fortnight, so it's not like it's a pittance.

 

[Shell]

Did they try to bridge the gap at all?

Sorry, that previous post of mine was pretty ordinary.

I'll see you all in the social skills thread

Idk why ppl are hanging shit on BLU, he did say sorry and explain

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Nah, they couldn't, and I knew they couldn't. As good as my former employer was, their salary was not fantastic unless you were in upper management.


Absolutely. Think people are just being keyboard warriors saying "is that all?" etc. I would love to know if the same people have been offered such a payrise when changing jobs. I highly doubt it.

Ended up being $18k too. It's $450 extra a fortnight, so it's not like it's a pittance.

Definitely nothing to sneeze at thats for sure.

It just surprises me how businesses don't seem to try to keep good staff anymore. I guess it also comes down to more than money but i've seen my company just let some of their better workers go all the time without making an attempt to try and keep them.

 

[Cruyff14]

Definitely nothing to sneeze at thats for sure.

It just surprises me how businesses don't seem to try to keep good staff anymore. I guess it also comes down to more than money but i've seen my company just let some of their better workers go all the time without making an attempt to try and keep them.

Definitely not. Going to be huge moving forward at the stage in our lives we're at (wedding in April, followed by honeymoon, and continue smashing the mortgage and/or save for a second property and prepare for children etc).

If they had the means to keep me, they would have. They could not justify paying me what I will be on doing what I was doing, and I understand that. The package as a whole as also better too - option to work from home two days a week. Not possible at my old job - which I also understand.

They were utterly disappointed I left and would have preferred me to stay, but I guess it's life. They've said the door is always open should anything ever go wrong or I wish to return. Which is warming to know.

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Definitely not. Going to be huge moving forward at the stage in our lives we're at (wedding in April, followed by honeymoon, and continue smashing the mortgage and/or save for a second property and prepare for children etc).

If they had the means to keep me, they would have. They could not justify paying me what I will be on doing what I was doing, and I understand that. The package as a whole as also better too - option to work from home two days a week. Not possible at my old job - which I also understand.

They were utterly disappointed I left and would have preferred me to stay, but I guess it's life. They've said the door is always open should anything ever go wrong or I wish to return. Which is warming to know.

Congrats. Sounds like a good move!

 

[Golden_6]

Definitely not. Going to be huge moving forward at the stage in our lives we're at (wedding in April, followed by honeymoon, and continue smashing the mortgage and/or save for a second property and prepare for children etc).

If they had the means to keep me, they would have. They could not justify paying me what I will be on doing what I was doing, and I understand that. The package as a whole as also better too - option to work from home two days a week. Not possible at my old job - which I also understand.

They were utterly disappointed I left and would have preferred me to stay, but I guess it's life. They've said the door is always open should anything ever go wrong or I wish to return. Which is warming to know.

Companies should always adopt this approach. A lady I worked with left for a similar position for a 15k payrise. Grass isn't always greener sometimes and 6 months later she came back when her old role re-opened (replacement didn't work out).

 

[Shell]

Companies should always adopt this approach. A lady I worked with left for a similar position for a 15k payrise. Grass isn't always greener sometimes and 6 months later she came back when her old role re-opened (replacement didn't work out).

That's what's stopping me from moving schools- huge risk some schools can be ****ing terrible and im happy enough with what I know/got.

 

[Cuzz09]

That's what's stopping me from moving schools- huge risk some schools can be ******* terrible and im happy enough with what I know/got.

Same. Unless someone offered me something ridiculous Id just stay.



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[Cruyff14]

Companies should always adopt this approach. A lady I worked with left for a similar position for a 15k payrise. Grass isn't always greener sometimes and 6 months later she came back when her old role re-opened (replacement didn't work out).

I felt pretty lucky to have them leave the door open like that.

Who knows, if life is no good I may return, and I am sure they'd find something there for me to do considering how highly they spoke of me.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Handle it professionally and respectfully would be my advice. Chances are you'll want a reference from them at least once in the next 5-10 years. As far as I can tell, only those at the very top or the very bottom (with every intention of staying there) can afford the nuclear resignation. You probably have an opportunity for a bit more honesty and 'home truths' (still done with a bit of tact) in your exit interview.

Book in 15 minutes with your manager, tell them you're accepting an offer to join another company, hand them a basic letter, leave it at that if your relationship is a bit strained, go into more detail if you genuinely like each other and feel that you should.

At the end of the day we're all replaceable and they'll probably find someone else to do the job just as well. There's probably been a time when we've all been taking over a role and the departing Joan or Donald has been wondering "How on Earth will they replace me?"

I am interested if there's anyone in HR if they could share how important the references are. If they contact them, is it a mere formality, you have the job pending the confirmation that you worked with that person at that business and you didn't pick up any serious infractions along the way? Or do they carry a bit more weight? I've been on both sides of the interview process, but never responsible for reference checks.

Sometimes it feels like a bit of a balancing act that you feel that you might have the job, but you're basically going all in because you need your manager as a reference.

 

[iluvparis]

Fmd mate you haven’t just killed your lifelong best friend who’s been talking to the feds!

‘It’s done.’ This is Bigfooty, not a payphone in Jersey.


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Possibly SA's greatest ever post.

 

[Cruyff14]

Handle it professionally and respectfully would be my advice. Chances are you'll want a reference from them at least once in the next 5-10 years. As far as I can tell, only those at the very top or the very bottom (with every intention of staying there) can afford the nuclear resignation.

Book in 15 minutes with your manager, tell them you're accepting an offer to join another company, hand them a basic letter, leave it at that if your relationship is a bit strained, go into more detail if you genuinely like each other and feel that you should.

At the end of the day we're all replaceable and they'll probably find someone else to do the job just as well. There's probably been a time when we've all been traking over a role and the departing Joan or Donald has been wondering "How on Earth will they replace me?"

I've already accepted lol.

On Gardener's Leave for four weeks.

 

[Shell]

I remember chatting in the staff room (principal was at our table) and the hypothetical of winning the lottery came up.

Apparently he said something along the lines of how easy it would be to replace you- cause like when you would chuck in your job if you won it.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

I've already accepted lol.

On Gardener's Leave for four weeks.

Oh yeah, I gathered that. Just sharing how I would do it/have done in the past.

 

[perthblue]

more like Gardiner's Leave, am I right

*does cocaine with coffin cheaters*

 

[Silent Alarm]

So this was just a livestream of some dude quitting a job, to make even more money somewhere else, and his boss literally crying over it?

 

[tryitout]

The only way this story could be better is if the OP works part time at K Mart and has gone to Target full time.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

I think people are being a bit harsh. It's not a two month temping job. When you have a decent job (e.g. not one where you go to the toilet and never return or stop answering phone calls), taking the step to resign is a pretty big one. He was obviously a good and valued worker at his previous gig (lol at the widespread confusion at how someone could leave on good terms but still require an immediate escort out of the building...says a bit. I thought school holidays were over).

I mean, FMD. The big topics here (besides this) at the moment are:

• Subtle racist and sexist things you do
• Awkward flirting stories
• MAFS!!!
• Things that shit me
• Valentine's Day
• Things you don't understand
• Terrible fashion
• Best nightspots in Melbourne
• Song contest
• Infomercial products that have become famous.

Geez. Sorry if Cruyff has wasted your time. You can go back to figuring out how to achieve world peace on this board now.

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

Yeah I have about 5 months of sick leave built up.

I just CBF ringing up if Im a bit sniffly.

You honestly feel better once you get up and About and dont lay around moping in bed all day.

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In other words, you are a campaigner who comes into the office sick.

****er