Oh boy, new job

Congratulations, Sharon!  It sounds like a great career move for you and hopefully your current boss will understand that you've got to take advantage of this opportunity.  I do understand why you dread the conversation though.  Good vibes that all goes smoothly.

Just be very honest with your current boss, that you are sad to leave but the benefits at this other opportunity outweigh what he is able to provide. As a former boss, I could never blame anyone for taking an opportunity that benefited them and their families.

Still, good luck and deep breaths.

Wow, Sharon -- that's great news!  I forgot you'd applied for another post at the university.  Good for you!  Sounds like a terrific opportunity.

Talk about a stressful time for you . . . even though the job change is positive, you've had so many other tough things going on in recent days.  Definitely take some deep breaths! 

Having to tell an employer you're leaving is something that gives me tremendous anxiety.  I hate it, even if I know it's for the better in the long run.  Hopefully your current boss will be gracious, even if she's upset about losing you.

Congratulations!

 I plan on giving my current boss two weeks notice, plus the offer to work 15-20 hours per week for an additional 2 weeks to help with the transition.  I hope that will help.  I realize by me leaving, she loses the only other person that can run her office, aside from her.  So, I feel guilty - but it's a good move for me.  Stability with a large employer, better benefits, same salary to start, no more on call so I'll have more freedom to do as I like outside of work when I want.

I think that's a very generous offer of your time beyond the 2 weeks.  That should ease things for your boss a great deal.  I did that for a job I left 20+ years ago -- I worked with my replacement on Saturdays for a few weeks until she was fully up to speed.

Even without the improved benefits, you'll feel like you have a whole new life not having to worry about being on call anymore.  That alone would be worth making the change!

 Yeah, the on call thing was getting tough - particularly in the summer.  I haven't been able to hike or kayak as much because of it.  Seemed like all the good weather days coincided with me being on call! 

This has been a crazy week.  Right now, I think my brain is starting to fizzle lol. 

It was nice to hear my soon (so long as the last parts go smoothly!) to be new employer express so much excitement about me accepting the tentative offer!   When I don't over-think things lol, I know this is the right move for me.  I feel bad, because I do enjoy a lot of my current job responsibilities and my boss is great - so it's not like I'm leaving because it's awful which would make things easier, ya know?!

 Sharon, good luck with the new job. As Callie said, you've wanted it for a while. You know it's the right thing, but I get you that it's hard to leave your job when you don't hate it. I'm leaving a client tomorrow. It's right, I need to move on for my personal growth, but I feel terrible about it.I gave more than 30 days notice, and I feel good that I know someone trustworthy was able to take over my hours. It's nice that in your case your are able to stay on for a little bit to help train a new person. Hopefully your former boss appreciates your willingness to do it, but hopefully you aren't needed for too long in that role.

 As my significant other put it (I called him before calling the university back lol - he is the logical, clearheaded one after all!) I've been applying to the university since we moved to NH - 6 or 7 YEARS ago!  I know it's the right move, but I do feel bad.  I know me leaving is going to be a huge blow for my boss.  But, I have to remember that it's not my problem.  I'm giving 2 full weeks plus 2 more at part time status.  After that, I don't mind answer questions by phone or email either on my own time when I can. 

What a crazy week, first my mom, then the job offer, then my dad decided to call up depressed talking about the past and making me feel like a crappy daughter (that was tonight).  

Where's the tequila?

 For the most part, my dad doesn't get to me anymore - but with my mom, the new job, worrying about breaking the news to my boss - well I was primed for a guilt trip.  I'm pretty bluntly honest with folks and I simply told him, past is past you gotta move on - I have!  Plus, the many times I've told him if you're that depressed, nothing wrong with getting help.  He chooses misery though, so that's his deal.  It is why I don't talk much with my dad. 

Ugh, I had so many dreams last night about giving my notice, so I don't feel very rested today.   Gave Dino some extra belly scratches and that made me feel better :) 

 First of all, that is WONDERFUL NEWS!!! Congrats!! I know you've been wanting this for so long, I'm so happy to see you're finally getting it.

I understand the feeling bad about telling your current boss.  I always have that too, but like has been said so many times, this is good for you and you have to do what is best for you.  I'm sure your boss will understand that.

((hugs)) for the family stuff.

 Had THE talk with my boss this morning.  Before she got here, I actually threw up my nerves were so bad.  It went ok; she's understandably upset but understood that I was looking long term with growth and benefits. 

Now fingers crossed nothing gets screwed up with my new job.  Still some stuff that has to be done, before it's officially mine.  I'm not too worried about it, but hey ya never know.  

I feel better now that I told her.  I didn't sleep a wink last night or the night before, thinking about this!

This is a bittersweet decision.  I know it's the right move for me, and I'm really excited to start working at my new job - but I like my current boss and what I've been doing the last couple of years.  On the whole, my quality of life will be better, I'll be working at a place I've been applying to for many years.  There's a lot of opportunity for me there and the benefits are excellent. 

Well back to billing clients and starting to tidy up all my loose ends.  So much to do!