humanflyz Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 I came into work this Monday morning, only to find out that I have to work this weekend. It's no big deal, except I bought tickets to see Pavement in Chicago the very same weekend months ago. And since I've only been on the job for a week, there is no way I can ask the boss to let me off the hook on this. Fuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 I think only being on the job a week is a great reason to ask to have it off. "Hey, I have had plans for months for this coming weekend, so if it's at all possible, I'd appreciate being able to have the day off". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Thanks Steve, as usual my dad deserves a bunch of the credit. In other news I gave my 2 weeks notice at my job today. I was approached earlier in the spring and asked to interview for a position and finally received the formal offer letter late last week. It has been a nerve wracking and somewhat gut wrenching experience, to say the least. But the new position has the potential to be a very good career move and offers far more opportunities not to mention better benefits. Still feels like I just stepped off a cliff though, having been at my current job just shy of 11 years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 looks good but why didn't you use the original wood counter? What isn't obvious is that it was sagged a good 4" at the middle and was generally a piece of crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Congrats and good luck with your new job, Nate! Was this the possible life change you mentioned a while back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Congrats and good luck with your new job, Nate! Was this the possible life change you mentioned a while back? Thanks Haj, and yes, this is all the change I can handle for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Congrats Nate. That is a big move after spending so much time at one company. Stepping out of the comfort zone and all. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Congrats Nate and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Congrats Nate! Hopefully it all works out. I can't imagine staying 11 years at a single company, so leaving's got to be a shock to the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Congrats to Nate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinp6301 Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Yay Nate. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Congrats Nate! Scary stuff indeed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Congrats Nate and glad to hear it came through! Tough decision, but it definitely sounds worth to take the plunge. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laxx Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Had a fried chicken competition yesterday. Popeyes, Mad for Chicken (Bonchon), Kyochon, BBQ Chicken, and some drumsticks from this Chinese place. Popeyes is Popeyes, cheap and quick, and they had thighs and breasts, which can't be compared. Of the rest, Mad for Chicken was the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrarroyo Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Congrats on the new job Nate, I have always felt funny when I have switched jobs (I am on my 4th employer). Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 ...having been at my current job just shy of 11 years...Wow. And, as everyone else has said: good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimless1 Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Good luck Nate! 8 years ago I left an employer I had been with for 10 years. In my case it was a great move, not just a good move. Wishing you the same!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Just stopping in to offer congratulations as well, Nate! **BRENT** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Congrat Nate. Never easy, or comfortable stepping outside your comfort zone. Change is good. Change can be scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Congrat Nate. Never easy, or comfortable stepping outside your comfort zone. Change is good. Change can be scary. Thanks everyone. And Grahame, ultimately the fear of the unknown actually provided motivation to make the change. Not doing something simply because one is afraid of upsetting the cart is a good way to go through life very bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
en480c4 Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Well done, Nate. Though you should probably kick the ass if whoever got you involved in the whole hellish 3+ month hiring process in the first place... Oh wait... Never mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Congrat Nate! I think shaking the branches every now and then is a very good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duggeh Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 WP Nate. Best of British. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckledragger Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Spent the last week recovering from an injured hand that has kept me from driving, taking pictures and using the sodding laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 I'm in good Samaritan hospital in Baltimore for a sleep study. Once I'm checked in I imagine I'll be in the chat room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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