Yesterday I officially resigned from my job. Let's face it, I was miserable here. As much as I liked {most} of the people I worked with, and I feel horrible leaving given that one of my other coworkers just left (and our group only has 4 people in it) I have to do what's best for me emotionally and financially. I'll be starting at my new job on July 18th, and I'm very excited!
I had given my current company a chance to match the offer that my new job gave me, not because I wanted to stay but as a courtesy given the only two people left have less than 1 year experience here between the two of them. When the director of my area told me that they weren't going to be countering, and I simply responded "Okay" he looked a little dumbstruck. Bryan and I think he might have thought I was bluffing about having another job lined up, but that would be really stupid if you ask me. So after he stared at me for a moment he goes "And to be quite honest, Amanda, I'm offended you were even looking at other jobs considering all the opportunities we've given you."
It took every fiber of my being to prevent me from either laughing or blowing up in his face. First of all, he was not the director of my area when I was initially hired, so he had nothing to do with that. And unless you count an obscene amount of work and responsibilities (and given I had just graduated from college and didn't have any sort of mentor ship because two other people from our group quit last summer) with absolutely no compensation or recognition as "opportunities" they've done nothing but under appreciate the amount of work I've put in here.
And after that, I felt like a massive weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I'm excited about my new job, I was actually afraid they would counter the offer and I wouldn't be able to turn down the additional salary even though I don't like my job. But I'm still slightly offended. It just proves that management here really has no idea what it is that I do, and they're going to be in for a big surprise when I leave.
But - at my new job I get to wear open toed shoes, and I'll actually get paid for overtime!!!!!! And I'll no longer have to walk past the Planned Parenthood Protesters on my way to work! Part of me felt like it wasn't the best idea to switch careers with my wedding coming up so quickly, but there's no day like today, and I've decided to take Skinny Bitch's advice and "dedicate myself to creating the life I want."
As for working out (yes, it is still Fitness Recap Friday) I only did twice this week...but that's better than the past two weeks! I did HIIT 15 on Monday and Fire 45 on Tuesday. Tuesday night I knew I would be approaching my boss the next day and I took all my anxiety out on that kickboxing workout. I'm amazed my arms didn't go flying off my body I was punching so hard, hahaha.
And since I'm quite proud of the progress I'm making on shoe number 2, I just have to show it off:
Isn't she purrrrty?
This weekend is more invitation extravaganza - I'm hoping to get them in the mail by next Thursday.
Any big plans for Fourth of July weekend (wedding related or not)?
Aww! I'm so happy for you! Screw your other job! You weren't happy there. When I was at Coventry Healthcare, I use to come home and cry every day. I would just go straight to the bathroom and cry. When I was offered this job, I didn't even give them a chance to counter. I was out! lol Anyway, I know you will be happier there and yay open toed shoes!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! My mom always says 'You've only got one life to live, so what are you going to do with it?'. I'm putting in my two weeks notice today, and I'm so nervous I could puke!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I've been in that boat myself, including recently, and it can be very hard and scary to face major changes. It sounds like you'll be in a much better work environment and be much happier, which at the end of the day is just as important as salary. Congrats on your new job and creating the life you want! :)
ReplyDelete