I got the job offer - why am I nervous?

[alpinerabbit]

Over here you just write "I hereby resign per date X, according to legal timelines"; that's it. There are form letters on the web. No niceties.

We have 3 months notice by law, from either party. Execs have 6 or more.

[LBTC]

We have 3 months notice by law, from either party. Execs have 6 or more.

Ouch! That's a LONG time! 2 weeks is pretty standard over here for most jobs at a low level. I'm involved in some pretty high level stuff, and I have 2 vacation days booked off next week that I am not going to give up (CrazyCanuck will be here from Australia!!), so I gave 4 weeks notice from yesterday, so I"ll have a 3 day weekend before I start. Not a lot of a break, but I think it will be enough.

They should post the announcement today. I'll be interested to see who will contact me. It's a big company and I deal with people at all of the divisions....

Hopefully my leaving will save someone a job somehow. That's how it's supposed to work.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[redrhodie]

I think your 1 month notice is really generous, and a good amount for a happy transition onto your new life!

I saw my first '08 butterfly on my ride yesterday, and thought of you. Good things are coming your way. Enjoy the changes!