I’m making money but should I be this spineless?!?!?
Perhaps quitting a job should be easier…
The good news? I’m making money from two jobs.
The bad news? I have to work two jobs.
My last day at ‘Big Box Store’ is quickly approaching…err… what I thought was my last day.
‘Hey Rebekah, quick chat?’ my manager asked as he peaked out from his office.
‘Sure’ I said and sat down.
‘I know we’ve talked about your last day being Saturday but we’re going to need you to stay a bit longer’ he said looking months in advance at his calendar.
‘Look bud. I already gave you an extra week. I’m done, I’m through. I can’t work this many hours without dropping the ball somewhere. No. N-O’… is what I should have said but I actually said, ‘I understand. No problem. Just let me know when it’s most convenient for you.’
It’s like a bad break-up. What’s next? Drunk dialed needy messages with ‘Big Box Store’ listed on my missed calls list?
We’ve agreed to see each other on weekends *cough* I mean, I’ve agreed to only work weekends. This leaves approximately… carry the 5, minus the 4… NO days off. BUT, I negotiated January 10th as my last day…. Or was it February 10th? … April 10th?
No seriously guys. I totally mean it this time. Err. I think?
I wish I could say that I’ve used the extra money responsibly but… oh… I’ll leave that for the next post.
Posted: January 6th, 2009 under Life in General, Personality, Work.
Comments: 9
Comments
Comment from Nicole
Time: January 6, 2009, 9:26 am
What a sap! I think you should practice saying NO more often:) Good luck!
Comment from Johan Idstam
Time: January 6, 2009, 11:52 am
I really hope you got better paid for the extra time anyway.
/johan/
Comment from Denise T
Time: January 6, 2009, 1:53 pm
When I left my last job, they asked me to stay until they found a replacement. Ahem. No. I knew my bosses well enough to know it would be 7 or 8 months before they hired someone and if I was sitting there, they would have zero impetus to do it.
Comment from Lady T
Time: January 6, 2009, 6:50 pm
You KNOW that with the economy and unemployment right now they have plenty of applicants to choose from … they just don’t have any applicants they KNOW will be as good as YOU! They know they have a good thing, they don’t want to let you go, and they know you are very kind-hearted (I’d never say spineless!) … they are taking advantage of you, plain and simple. How long can you keep this up?
Comment from Jules @ Lovely Las Vegas
Time: January 6, 2009, 8:39 pm
It sounds like you are one popular employee : ). Happy 2009 to you no matter what your working scene is.
Comment from cptacek
Time: January 6, 2009, 10:34 pm
Maybe ask for a raise? If they want you to stay that badly, then maybe they will pay you more.
Comment from Lizzie
Time: January 8, 2009, 8:07 pm
Try this one: “Let me think about that, I’m going to have to check my schedule”. Then you think about it and realize there is no way you can keep this up and call them and tell them: “No, this will be my last day”.
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