When “the board” didn’t approve my 50 cent raise in their budget, I responded with “then I quit”. The boss told me I had to give 2 weeks notice. “No I don’t.” And I walked out. I found a job that paid $2 more an hour about a week later.
I have been lucky never got a notice. However, I have called on lawyer I worked for when he called to say when are you coming back and I said “am I getting my raise” he said no and I said “I quit”. Have a nice holiday. Had a new temp job the next week and a Godsend it was with bonuses that were astronomical at least for me since I had them all learning computers and Gene (one of the owners never wanted me to go) plus the other lawyer who was a partner said the same and Melissa (another lawyer) wanted how I did so well and got information from one of offices we had to deal with. Never mind I didn’t tell her I had to deal with them for my boss, Dean Ford so they knew me well and I got what I wanted.
I once worked for a company that was being bought out and was going to be moved to the US. The new HR person told me I would have a job for three more months during the transition. Then the Director of logistics told me I would be kept on for six more weeks to complete some important customer orders and finally when I met with my new supervisor he told me I would be done in two weeks. I looked at him and said “See that door. I’m done now!” As luck would have it a former VP called me the next day and offered me a job with higher pay and better benefits.
I bought my house in Feb, 1986. Moved in got comfortable and march 1986, was informed the place was being closed down. That really sucked! Short version of the ending…the big man upstairs looks out for his big dummies . My wife and I weathered the storm just fine.
I once made the mistake of giving an employer, a large company, a month’s notice that I was going back to school to study art. They fired me on a pretext the next day. Since I had resigned in writing the day before, I was eventually able to collect unemployment benefits after an administrative hearing. However, the whole house-of-cards plan to go back to college fell apart. I was homeless for a couple of months (at a country fair) and things eventually got better.
sirbadger about 3 years ago
His boss was hoping for a 2 minute notice.
Boots at the Boar Premium Member about 3 years ago
When “the board” didn’t approve my 50 cent raise in their budget, I responded with “then I quit”. The boss told me I had to give 2 weeks notice. “No I don’t.” And I walked out. I found a job that paid $2 more an hour about a week later.
Ratkin Premium Member about 3 years ago
And he’ll be gone for two hours.
SNVBD about 3 years ago
I once got my two week notice two days before going on a holiday. Essentially they just said enjoy your holiday and never come back :-/ That sucked.
whenlifewassimpler about 3 years ago
I have been lucky never got a notice. However, I have called on lawyer I worked for when he called to say when are you coming back and I said “am I getting my raise” he said no and I said “I quit”. Have a nice holiday. Had a new temp job the next week and a Godsend it was with bonuses that were astronomical at least for me since I had them all learning computers and Gene (one of the owners never wanted me to go) plus the other lawyer who was a partner said the same and Melissa (another lawyer) wanted how I did so well and got information from one of offices we had to deal with. Never mind I didn’t tell her I had to deal with them for my boss, Dean Ford so they knew me well and I got what I wanted.
Knightman Premium Member about 3 years ago
Must be a long line a the donut Shop!!!
Doug Taylor Premium Member about 3 years ago
I once worked for a company that was being bought out and was going to be moved to the US. The new HR person told me I would have a job for three more months during the transition. Then the Director of logistics told me I would be kept on for six more weeks to complete some important customer orders and finally when I met with my new supervisor he told me I would be done in two weeks. I looked at him and said “See that door. I’m done now!” As luck would have it a former VP called me the next day and offered me a job with higher pay and better benefits.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 3 years ago
I gave a two week notice once. I think they thought I was kidding. …nope. All gone.
Jeffin Premium Member about 3 years ago
I was once told that if you work for an hourly wage, that’s how much notice you should give.
Daffer about 3 years ago
I bought my house in Feb, 1986. Moved in got comfortable and march 1986, was informed the place was being closed down. That really sucked! Short version of the ending…the big man upstairs looks out for his big dummies . My wife and I weathered the storm just fine.
Impkins Premium Member about 3 years ago
Eno failed to mention it’s the donut shop next to the pub. burp. :)
cuzinron47 about 3 years ago
The boss seems disappointed, “Dang, he’s coming back”.
mistercatworks about 3 years ago
I once made the mistake of giving an employer, a large company, a month’s notice that I was going back to school to study art. They fired me on a pretext the next day. Since I had resigned in writing the day before, I was eventually able to collect unemployment benefits after an administrative hearing. However, the whole house-of-cards plan to go back to college fell apart. I was homeless for a couple of months (at a country fair) and things eventually got better.
But … no more Mister Nice Guy.
schaefer jim about 3 years ago
Just a doughnut, how about a Dr Pepper to go with the doughnut?
WCraft Premium Member about 3 years ago
Take all the time you need… as long as you bring me a chocolate long john.
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 3 years ago
Is the donut shop on the other side of the county? If you’re not back two hours, don’t coming back at all.