I got the job offer - why am I nervous?

[LBTC]

Hey, everyone! Thanks for the great feedback and congratulations!

Strange day, all around.

First thing this morning I talked to my supervisor to determine how much notice I'd give. He prefered 4 weeks, so I agreed. Then he went into meetings, and, I found out about 20 minutes after he had my notice that his next meeting was to let someone else go.

Of all of the days, today was the day the company announced a 5% staff reduction as well as salary reductions beginning in June (after I leave). The only things that would have been better for me would be if my name had been on the block and they'd offered me a package, which also may have saved someone else a job. Otherwise, I take this all as the universe telling me I've made the right choice.

My resignation letter was short, expressed thanks for opportunities, and that I will be helpful with the transition. They will put an announcement on our Intranet, and I've asked they include my new title and company so no-one assumes that I was part of the collateral damage.

Thanks again for all the tips and ideas. I think the next 4 weeks are going to fly by!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[bmccasland]

LBTC - karmic timing is everything. Even though your position isn't being eliminated, at least you avoided the risk. And maybe your leaving is saving someone else's job.

So may the weeks go by quickly and uneventfully. Are you going to be able to take some time off? Even an extended weekend? Mental health days?

Happy Trails!

[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!