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jmog

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Jan 16, 2014 11:15 AM
I accepted a new job the 2 days before I had to fly to China for engineering meetings.

I asked the the new place for 3 weeks due to the 1 week trip.

MMO waited until we got back to the office to give my 2 weeks as I did NOT want my departure hanging over that rather intense set of meetings with the Chinese customer. My boss was on the trip too.
Jan 16, 2014 11:15am
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LJ

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Jan 16, 2014 11:17 AM
jmog;1567805 wrote:I accepted a new job the 2 days before I had to fly to China for engineering meetings.

I asked the the new place for 3 weeks due to the 1 week trip.

MMO waited until we got back to the office to give my 2 weeks as I did NOT want my departure hanging over that rather intense set of meetings with the Chinese customer. My boss was on the trip too.
This is because you are an adult and accept your responsibilities
Jan 16, 2014 11:17am
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Con_Alma

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Jan 16, 2014 11:17 AM
LJ;1567803 wrote:lol.Talk about super bitching out. Always offer to help transition any work you currently have during your 2 weeks.

I didn't suggest leaving on the spot but rather plan on being asked to leave. I agree with offering to assist in the transition. As an employer I also would rarely ask an employee to stay for the 2 weeks. I'd pay them for the 2 weeks, thank them for their service to the company and wish them well.
Jan 16, 2014 11:17am
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Commander of Awesome

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23,151 posts
Jan 16, 2014 11:17 AM
dlazz;1567800 wrote:I had to put in my two weeks last Monday. It went about as well as I'd hoped.

Part of me wished they would've just let me go that same day, but instead I've spent a majority of the week doing nothing.
I've given my notice twice and both times I secretly hoped they would tell me it's cool I can just go home. Last job I quit, I fucking hated and didn't want to give 2 weeks notice, but I was afraid it would somehow back fire on me down the road so I stuck out it the last 2 weeks even though I hated every second of working there.
Jan 16, 2014 11:17am
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sleeper

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Jan 16, 2014 11:35 AM
LJ;1567804 wrote:That's because your company probably treats employees like pawns and doesn't give a shit about what kind of bind that will leave people in.
They pay a lot of money though. Can't complain.
Jan 16, 2014 11:35am
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vball10set

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Jan 16, 2014 11:41 AM
After. You don't want to be interrupted in the middle of your conversation by your co-worker(s) who are arriving for lunch.
Jan 16, 2014 11:41am
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MontyBrunswick

Jan 16, 2014 11:42 AM
Commander of Awesome;1567809 wrote: Last job I quit, I fucking hated and didn't want to give 2 weeks notice, but I was afraid it would somehow back fire on me down the road so I stuck out it the last 2 weeks even though I hated every second of working there.
Yeah, that's what I wanted to do, but fought the urge.
Jan 16, 2014 11:42am
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wes_mantooth

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Jan 16, 2014 11:51 AM
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I'd do this at lunch.......
Jan 16, 2014 11:51am
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said_aouita

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8,532 posts
Jan 16, 2014 12:05 PM
On Fridays right before the end of work.

Office Space is right.
Jan 16, 2014 12:05pm
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sleeper

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Jan 16, 2014 12:25 PM
vball10set;1567824 wrote:After. You don't want to be interrupted in the middle of your conversation by your co-worker(s) who are arriving for lunch.
It's Chinese Buffet. Does anyone give a shit?
Jan 16, 2014 12:25pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Jan 16, 2014 12:27 PM
dlazz;1567800 wrote:I had to put in my two weeks last Monday. It went about as well as I'd hoped.

Part of me wished they would've just let me go that same day, but instead I've spent a majority of the week doing nothing.
Where'd you get a new job?
Jan 16, 2014 12:27pm
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MontyBrunswick

Jan 16, 2014 12:33 PM
ernest_t_bass;1567855 wrote:Where'd you get a new job?
Wal-Mart
Jan 16, 2014 12:33pm
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vball10set

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24,795 posts
Jan 16, 2014 12:33 PM
sleeper;1567853 wrote:It's Chinese Buffet. Does anyone give a shit?
It's not about the food, my minimum wage paid friend.
Jan 16, 2014 12:33pm
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thavoice

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14,376 posts
Jan 16, 2014 12:34 PM
ernest_t_bass;1567855 wrote:Where'd you get a new job?
New administrator at JJhuddle.
Jan 16, 2014 12:34pm
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MontyBrunswick

Jan 16, 2014 12:58 PM
thavoice;1567860 wrote:New administrator at JJhuddle.
That's a part-time gig. Not enough traffic to have a full timer.
Jan 16, 2014 12:58pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Jan 16, 2014 1:26 PM
dlazz;1567873 wrote:That's a part-time gig. Not enough traffic to have a full timer.
Really, though. Congrats on teh new job. Are you taking it with one foot already out the door?
Jan 16, 2014 1:26pm
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Nick Mangold

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Jan 16, 2014 1:35 PM
Conversation was surprisingly easy. We were the first two there so I just got it out of the way right off the bat. He seemed genuinely happy for me.
Jan 16, 2014 1:35pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Jan 16, 2014 1:37 PM
Where you headed? (type of job)
Jan 16, 2014 1:37pm
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queencitybuckeye

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7,117 posts
Jan 16, 2014 1:38 PM
justincredible;1567886 wrote:Conversation was surprisingly easy. We were the first two there so I just got it out of the way right off the bat. He seemed genuinely happy for me.
He was going to fire you, and was wondering if he should do it before or after lunch.
Jan 16, 2014 1:38pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Jan 16, 2014 1:38 PM
ernest_t_bass;1567887 wrote:Where you headed? (type of job)
Developer job at a big(ger) agency.
Jan 16, 2014 1:38pm
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GOONx19

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Jan 16, 2014 1:38 PM
So you let your co-workers know, as well?
Jan 16, 2014 1:38pm
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WebFire

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Jan 16, 2014 1:39 PM
justincredible;1567889 wrote:Developer job at a big(ger) agency.
Sorry.
Jan 16, 2014 1:39pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

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Jan 16, 2014 1:40 PM
GOONx19;1567890 wrote:So you let your co-workers know, as well?
Technically just co-worker, but yes. I told the other two people we share our space with as well. Everyone was happy for me but sad to see me leave.
Jan 16, 2014 1:40pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

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Jan 16, 2014 1:41 PM
WebFire;1567891 wrote:Sorry.
It's not your fault.
Jan 16, 2014 1:41pm
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Heretic

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Jan 16, 2014 1:43 PM
justincredible;1567886 wrote:Conversation was surprisingly easy. We were the first two there so I just got it out of the way right off the bat. He seemed genuinely happy for me.
Maybe he's a sociopath pretending to be happy so you don't expect it when he gets his horrible revenge.
Jan 16, 2014 1:43pm