Giving a damn when you really don't

[Ravenclaw]

Can you do the job from home? That would be pretty cool - esp if it's a NYC salary in PA.

[Vishenka69]

The commute would be about 2 hours each way. A good number of people actually do commute from PA to NYC but most of them do it for a nice 6 figure salary. If they doubled mine as oppose to 10%, I'd definitely consider it. A few people at work mentioned that I should ask about working from home. But I'm not sure if I even want to and don't think they'll make it worth my while anyway.

[PrincessFiona]

Play Bullshit Bingo. At least you'll appear to be paying attention for a little while, if nothing else.


http://www.bullshitbingo.net/cards/bullshit/

OMG...that is awesome!

kris

[PrincessFiona]

Julie

I've been in your shoes too...and it can be terribly difficult to motivate yourself when there is an end in sight!!!!

I have no suggestions that haven't already been mentioned here....I'm glad you finally told your boss though so that you don't have to worry about it anymore!!!!!

kris

[Vishenka69]

My boss just said that he's planning on making the next three weeks absolute hell to pay me back for leaving him. I need a plan.

[planet]

Was he kidding?? Use your sick leave.

[SuzySunshine]

Was he kidding?? Use your sick leave.

If he seriously does I would report him to HR.

[Vishenka69]

Yup he was serious. We only get 3 sick days a year and I already used 2, so no luck there. Our HR is horrible and would take his side, as in I have to do whatever it takes to wrap up all my projects before I leave, as they are my responsibility.

[Meenah]

If he makes your life miserable, don't finish your projects!

[Vanquisher]

Or just leave earlier than you said. Screw 'em.

[GrayMatterWife]

Yeah, but boss tried to convince me to stay with a 10% raise. As if 10% of a laughable salary counts for anything. He was actually upset that I didn't take him seriously.

Stay for good - does he not realize you're moving to another STATE! Of course my NE geography sucks, is it not really that far?

Totally understand! After my DH matched OUT OF STATE--half way across the country--my bosses at my old job asked me if I'd be moving with him.

IT'S A SEVEN YEAR RESIDENCY AND WE HAVE A CHILD!!! DUH!

[Vishenka69]

Yup, I told him on Monday and he's still asking if I changed my mind and it's not too late to leave my husband. I said I will if he can match the offer we got.

I'm seriously getting ready to walk out right now. On top of everything he's arguing with me why Access can't do a certain thing if it theoretically makes sense. :needabreak: :banghead:

If he makes your life miserable, don't finish your projects!

And then say "What are you gonna do? Fire me?"

(I said this to my boss but jokingly, he wasnt such an asshat as yours sounds).

Seriously though, things should be on your terms now, you are the one leaving, they should be making your life easier now so you can get finished what you need to finish. They need you more than you need them right now.

Hang in there you are nearly done.

...

It comes down to the best piece of advice I've learned in my entire professional career, and it works for all situations, and you will always come out looking great:

Under promise.
Over deliver.
...

Your consultant with billable hours,
Lily

Great advice. Proven. Tested. Dr.'s Spouse Recommended.