Well, I just did it!

RayKay · 07-14-2006, 10:55 AM

I handed in my resignation letter this morning to my boss! I felt terribly guilt, and have been dreading it for ages, but this morning knew I had to do it, and just walked in there when I had a brief moment of courage!

I gave him 6 weeks of notice, due to vacation schedules for him, and it being summer and busy, I did not want to leave him in lurch, so he was grateful for that. I don't know why it was so hard, as I have resigned before at other places...but here was different, it's an ultra small office and I really like my boss. We talk a lot so it felt like I was letting him down!

As some of you know, I did this as I am going back to school in September, and I did tell him that, and he was very congratulatory of that, so I felt pretty good as he was very good about it! He really made it easier on me!

No turning back now......it really feels more real now. In less than two months, and after 6.5 years, I will be a full time student again!

Unfortunately, the finances are still in disarray, I have been approved for student loans but of course they barely cover the tuition, so another part time job is in my near future.......I really need something kind of flexible though time wise. I now live near three schools, so it would be great if I could babysit or something even, though it all depends on my school schedule. Sigh....

Despite it all, it DOES feel great to be doing this for me, and to finally making that decision to do what feels right, and take a bit more control over my long term career.

(P.S. Thanks kellbell for the great draft letter to work from, it ended up being a great letter - sweet and succint!)

nottoogreen · 07-14-2006, 11:02 AM

Hi RayKay,

Great you find time to study and congratulations.

Also glad that you had not to resign from eNotAlone.

RayKay · 07-14-2006, 11:07 AM

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Also glad that you had not to resign from eNotAlone.

I really hope I don't have to either! I will try my best not too, but it depends how busy things are. It's important to me to keep my training in my life as well, and unfortunately I may only be able to keep so many hobbies up!

kellbell · 07-14-2006, 11:07 AM

Oh that is great news RayKay! I know it can be nerve wracking matter, telling your boss you are leaving. But you are leaving with very good reason. And you gave plenty of notice. I am so glad that weight is off your shoulders, I know how you feel.

Congrads on living your dream!

P.S. Your welcome about the letter. I am glad it was useful.

skyjuice · 07-14-2006, 11:16 AM

Hi

Great to hear that you are moving closer to your goal.

whatchamacallit · 07-14-2006, 11:29 AM

RayKay, you are a wonderful person and have helped so many on here. I'm glad you are doing this for YOURSELF and wish you the BEST of luck! It is always the right choice, to enrich our lives though education.

Whatchamacallit

BetterKarma · 07-14-2006, 11:37 AM

Congratulations!!

You have the guts to do what a lot of people wouldn't be able to do, due to the comfort of their current job. (myself included)

I know how hard it is to start school again at our age. I'm currently doing my MBA parttime and work fulltime. It's hard work but you know what? At the end, it will all be worth it!!

Congrats again!! And good luck!!

Dako · 07-14-2006, 11:37 AM

Congrats, RK!

Scout · 07-14-2006, 11:48 AM

RayKay, you must be getting very excited - and a wee nervous - about your next new adventure! You're gonna do just fine, and make a great lawyer in the not too far off future.

Petsitting is also a good gig, and you can pick and choose your hours. People always need a reliable & responsible sitter for their furry friends and you fit that bill for sure.

RayKay · 07-14-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by BetterKarma

Congratulations!!

You have the guts to do what a lot of people wouldn't be able to do, due to the comfort of their current job. (myself included)

I know how hard it is to start school again at our age. I'm currently doing my MBA parttime and work fulltime. It's hard work but you know what? At the end, it will all be worth it!!

Congrats again!! And good luck!!

Yes, it's so easy to just "stay" but not really...fulfilling. The hard part is giving UP the comfortable salary, to fork over almost just as much every year to have privilege of exams and studying! And the routine too, to some degree. Not having to worry too much about where the money will come from, that kinda thing.

Congrats on your MBA, I know a few people whom have done their MBA (engineers). It was originally designed for Engineers, which I found out a while ago, thought that was interesting!

07-14-2006, 10:55 AM	#1
RayKay Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Middle of Canada Gender: Female Age: 30 Posts: 13,270	Well, I just did it! I handed in my resignation letter this morning to my boss! I felt terribly guilt, and have been dreading it for ages, but this morning knew I had to do it, and just walked in there when I had a brief moment of courage! I gave him 6 weeks of notice, due to vacation schedules for him, and it being summer and busy, I did not want to leave him in lurch, so he was grateful for that. I don't know why it was so hard, as I have resigned before at other places...but here was different, it's an ultra small office and I really like my boss. We talk a lot so it felt like I was letting him down! As some of you know, I did this as I am going back to school in September, and I did tell him that, and he was very congratulatory of that, so I felt pretty good as he was very good about it! He really made it easier on me! No turning back now......it really feels more real now. In less than two months, and after 6.5 years, I will be a full time student again! Unfortunately, the finances are still in disarray, I have been approved for student loans but of course they barely cover the tuition, so another part time job is in my near future.......I really need something kind of flexible though time wise. I now live near three schools, so it would be great if I could babysit or something even, though it all depends on my school schedule. Sigh.... Despite it all, it DOES feel great to be doing this for me, and to finally making that decision to do what feels right, and take a bit more control over my long term career. (P.S. Thanks kellbell for the great draft letter to work from, it ended up being a great letter - sweet and succint!) __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=darkolivegreen][B]<--- [COLOR=sienna]Carbun the Super-Bunny[/COLOR][/B][/COLOR][/FONT] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=#556b2f][/COLOR][/FONT][/B] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=darkolivegreen][B]At the end of the day, how you imprinted on someones life and heart is the only true mark any of us leave on this earth and is what we are most proud of... [/B][/COLOR][/FONT][I][SIZE=1]- My Biggest Hero and Mentor: My Mum.[/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=orange][B]Il faut d'abord durer [/B][/COLOR][/FONT][I][SIZE=1]- Ernest Hemingway[/SIZE][/I]

07-14-2006, 11:07 AM	#4
kellbell Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colorado Gender: Female Age: 33 Posts: 4,334	Oh that is great news RayKay! I know it can be nerve wracking matter, telling your boss you are leaving. But you are leaving with very good reason. And you gave plenty of notice. I am so glad that weight is off your shoulders, I know how you feel. Congrads on living your dream! P.S. Your welcome about the letter. I am glad it was useful. __________________ "Let your soul be your pilot, let your soul guide you, it will guide you well." Sting <---- me and my mom :) "Get busy living or get busy dyin', damn right..." Morgan Freeman, Shawshank Redemption.

07-14-2006, 11:48 AM	#9
Scout Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Colorado Gender: Female Age: 40 Posts: 7,292	RayKay, you must be getting very excited - and a wee nervous - about your next new adventure! You're gonna do just fine, and make a great lawyer in the not too far off future. Petsitting is also a good gig, and you can pick and choose your hours. People always need a reliable & responsible sitter for their furry friends and you fit that bill for sure. __________________ If your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise. * * * One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today. - Dale Carnegie * * * Bob Ross rules! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOpF_ZGD4Ps

07-14-2006, 11:02 AM	#2
nottoogreen Offline Join Date: May 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 2,530	Hi RayKay, Great you find time to study and congratulations. Also glad that you had not to resign from eNotAlone.

07-14-2006, 11:16 AM	#5
skyjuice Offline Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,168	Hi Great to hear that you are moving closer to your goal.

07-14-2006, 11:29 AM	#6
whatchamacallit Offline Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Gender: Female Posts: 165	RayKay, you are a wonderful person and have helped so many on here. I'm glad you are doing this for YOURSELF and wish you the BEST of luck! It is always the right choice, to enrich our lives though education. Whatchamacallit

07-14-2006, 11:37 AM	#7
BetterKarma Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: US Gender: Female Age: 30 Posts: 968	Congratulations!! You have the guts to do what a lot of people wouldn't be able to do, due to the comfort of their current job. (myself included) I know how hard it is to start school again at our age. I'm currently doing my MBA parttime and work fulltime. It's hard work but you know what? At the end, it will all be worth it!! Congrats again!! And good luck!!

07-14-2006, 11:37 AM	#8
Dako Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Gender: None Specified Posts: 9,115	Congrats, RK!