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Post by Fairlyoddparent on Mar 11, 2015 22:16:19 GMT
I don't have a confirmed job offer yet! I have had two interviews with a company and they have told me that after a cleared background check they will be offering me a position. I certainly don't have anything to worry about on a background check but not having a solid offer makes resigning risky.
We have a monthly board meeting and it just would make everyone's life easier if I notify them tonight. Hopefully, the other job will come through for me. I think I must be crazy!
You have 14 minutes to talk me out of it. 
UPDATE**** I did get the job and have a confirmed contract. I am really glad that I went ahead and talked to my board so that they could make some plans. It has helped the transition greatly. Thanks again for the well wishes. This time----it worked out that I took a risk.  |
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 11, 2015 22:22:28 GMT
Good luck
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Post by quiltz on Mar 11, 2015 22:26:50 GMT
Wishing all the best!
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Post by luvnlifelady on Mar 11, 2015 22:32:23 GMT
I hope you hear soon about the other job offer. Nice of you to think of making things easier on your current job by resigning now.
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Post by freeatlast on Mar 11, 2015 22:37:01 GMT
I wouldn't resign until an offer was accepted.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Mar 11, 2015 22:46:40 GMT
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back to *pea*ality
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Mar 11, 2015 22:48:42 GMT
Don't do it.
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Post by gsquaredmom on Mar 11, 2015 22:56:10 GMT
Wait.
You are leaving and just want to make it easier for them?
Sometimes nice people get screwed.
Back awaay from resignation until you have an offer in hand.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2015 23:08:03 GMT
I would definitely wait.
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Post by eebud on Mar 11, 2015 23:33:44 GMT
Well, I know I am too late but I agree with those that would not turn in my resignation until I had an official job offer...............Unless we would be ok living without my paycheck.
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Post by Anita on Mar 11, 2015 23:46:04 GMT
How long does that background check take? Sometimes it could take weeks. Are you OK without a paycheck if it takes that long?
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Mar 11, 2015 23:54:18 GMT
from the voice of experience - don't put yourself in jeopardy to help the people at the job you are leaving. It will never be appreciated. Do what is right for you. Which is most likely - don't resign one job until you have a firm offer from another. (ETA - I didn't resign one before I had another, but I gave a 4 week notice when I could have given two, so I could help train my replacement. They didn't even interview anyone until after I left.  ) |
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Post by utmr on Mar 12, 2015 0:53:19 GMT
I wouldn't resign until an offer was accepted. Adding offered, negotiated if need be, accepted and written confirmation that background and drug tests are cleared. Too many things can happen before that point. |
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Post by styxgirl on Mar 12, 2015 0:53:46 GMT
I wouldn't resign until an offer was accepted.  |
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Post by gsquaredmom on Mar 12, 2015 1:13:37 GMT
What did you do, OP?
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Post by georgiapea on Mar 12, 2015 1:25:56 GMT
I hope it went well today and will end well. I've seen people who did what they thought was right and got blindsided. "I'll stay until you find someone to replace me" got him "Oh, by the way, Dick, this was your last broadcast". Don't trust them.
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Post by njinkerbelle on Mar 12, 2015 1:27:16 GMT
I am currently waiting (18 days) for what would be the ideal job to make me an offer. The benefits and pay are more than I will ever have at my current position. The new company told me in the second interview that it would take time for them to decide on their candidate, but I was a front runner.
I am am staying at my current position until I have a solid deal in hand.
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Post by smokeynspike on Mar 12, 2015 3:59:02 GMT
That is nuts. Always watch out for yourself first, unless you can stand to have no income for a while if the worst case situation happens and they show you the door quicker than you wanted.
Melissa
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Post by worrywart on Mar 12, 2015 4:13:35 GMT
I hope it all works out!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 4:14:28 GMT
from the voice of experience - don't put yourself in jeopardy to help the people at the job you are leaving. It will never be appreciated. Do what is right for you. Seriously. This kind of attitude is also why employers often act as they do when an employee turns in notice. It's a vicious cycle that breeds itself, like many things in life. There a tons of fabulous reasons, for the employee, not to end an employment relationship badly - not the least of which is by leaving on poor terms there is no way for the employer to ever give you a positive recommendation. Why throw that out the door? SMH and wandering away now. It's clearly a touchy subject for me this week. |
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Mar 12, 2015 5:07:33 GMT
from the voice of experience - don't put yourself in jeopardy to help the people at the job you are leaving. It will never be appreciated. Do what is right for you. Seriously. This kind of attitude is also why employers often act as they do when an employee turns in notice. It's a vicious cycle that breeds itself, like many things in life. There a tons of fabulous reasons, for the employee, not to end an employment relationship badly - not the least of which is by leaving on poor terms there is no way for the employer to ever give you a positive recommendation. Why throw that out the door? SMH and wandering away now. It's clearly a touchy subject for me this week. Wow. Thanks for leaving out half of my post. If you had quoted ALL of my post, you would have seen that I gave four weeks notice when only two weeks was required, so that I could stay and help train my replacement. They didn't even interview anyone to replace me until after I left. I have never left an employment relationship ending badly, including the one I was speaking of. I did not advise her to end the employment relationship badly. I advised her to wait until she had a firm offer from the new job before resigning the old one. |
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Post by Fairlyoddparent on Mar 12, 2015 13:47:10 GMT
Thanks for all of the well wishes and advice! I appreciate each one of them.
I know that I took a huge risk by giving my resignation before a signed contract. I was honest with the board and told them my situation. The chair of the board stated that under the circumstances, he would recommend that they wait to advertise so that I will not be out of a job if for some reason this one does not come through. The "new job" is sending me out of town for a week of training the second week of April so I really did need to give them some notice.
I am really wanting out of this position and have a few other good possibilities if this one should fail.
I agree with everyone that my decision could end badly for me but I have a lot of respect for my company and the board and am hoping that it all ends well. Thanks again! |
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Post by quiltz on Mar 12, 2015 13:49:35 GMT
Glad that you had an understanding board that you work with. Best of luck!
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Post by BoilerUp! on Mar 12, 2015 14:02:59 GMT
I hope it all works out best for you!
Good Luck!
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Post by peasquared on Mar 12, 2015 14:06:08 GMT
I hope everything works out perfectly for you! But, I'm sure they hate to lose you.
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Post by bianca42 on Mar 12, 2015 14:18:50 GMT
My brother gave his 2 weeks notice a week and a half ago. They laughed and told him to leave right now. He really wasn't anticipating being without a paycheck for the two weeks...and he did have a solid offer in hand.
I'm glad that you have an understanding board and I with you all the best.
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Post by loco coco on Mar 12, 2015 14:24:44 GMT
Im glad it worked out for you, that must have been scary! Good luck!
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Post by hosschick on Mar 12, 2015 14:55:15 GMT
I'm glad your update is a positive one, and I hope the rest goes smoothly as well!
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Mar 12, 2015 15:25:16 GMT
Wait. You are leaving and just want to make it easier for them? Sometimes nice people get screwed. Back awaay from resignation until you have an offer in hand. This was my first thought. There is such a thing as being too nice. I hope everything has worked out for you and you hear from the new job soon. |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Mar 12, 2015 15:26:25 GMT
Thanks for all of the well wishes and advice! I appreciate each one of them.
I know that I took a huge risk by giving my resignation before a signed contract. I was honest with the board and told them my situation. The chair of the board stated that under the circumstances, he would recommend that they wait to advertise so that I will not be out of a job if for some reason this one does not come through. The "new job" is sending me out of town for a week of training the second week of April so I really did need to give them some notice.
I am really wanting out of this position and have a few other good possibilities if this one should fail.
I agree with everyone that my decision could end badly for me but I have a lot of respect for my company and the board and am hoping that it all ends well. Thanks again! I'm very happy to read your positive update. |
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