I have been told that I am doing such a great job at my part-time job, and that's really nice to hear. I am just nervous about deciding whether or not I should ask for the day off on the 7th of December (my birthday party which is on a Friday) or if I should just call in sick. I think it's morally wrong to call in sick. On the other hand, I don't want to be thought of us "unreliable" if I ask for that time off. One of the 17-year-old sales support girls has been asking for time off quite a bit that the supervisor is saying she is on the verge of being fired. The only difference between me and her is the fact that I am not trying to ask for time off very often. Other than that, I am not going to ask for more time off. My birthday party is an exception. Other than that, I still want to be thought of as "reliable." I don't know how to approach this. Those of you who work in retail, what is the best way to approach asking for that time off while being thought of as "reliable?" Any ideas? :confused:

I have been told that I am doing such a great job at my part-time job, and that's really nice to hear. I am just nervous about deciding whether or not I should ask for the day off on the 7th of December (my birthday party which is on a Friday) or if I should just call in sick. I think it's morally wrong to call in sick. On the other hand, I don't want to be thought of us "unreliable" if I ask for that time off. One of the 17-year-old sales support girls has been asking for time off quite a bit that the supervisor is saying she is on the verge of being fired. The only difference between me and her is the fact that I am not trying to ask for time off very often. Other than that, I am not going to ask for more time off. My birthday party is an exception. Other than that, I still want to be thought of as "reliable." I don't know how to approach this. Those of you who work in retail, what is the best way to approach asking for that time off while being thought of as "reliable?" Any ideas? :confused:

How long have you been on the job so far without asking for time? That is a key factor. Calling in sick on a Mon. or Fri. looks more suspicious than calling in on a Tues-Weds-Thurs. so I'd try to avoid doing that .

Call off for personal reasons, thats what I do.

How long have you been on the job so far without asking for time? That is a key factor. Calling in sick on a Mon. or Fri. looks more suspicious than calling in on a Tues-Weds-Thurs. so I'd try to avoid doing that .
I started on the 28th of October. I am only hired as seasonal, so I am only there for 90 days. My party is on a Friday.

Call off for personal reasons, thats what I do.
That's a good idea. I just hope it won't make them lose their trust in me, as I mentioned in my first post. This is the only day I am planning to take time off during these 90 days. That is...providing I don't get a headache attack or anything. I am very prone to migraine attacks.

I started on the 28th of October. I am only hired as seasonal, so I am only there for 90 days. My party is on a Friday.


Then if that's the case and you haven't been there that long, I definitely WOULD NOT ask for time off just yet. At the absolute most, if there's a party for you and you'll need to have more time to get ready for it, then I'd ask to leave a little early, but not for the day or night off. Unfortunately, with it being a seasonal job, (so I'm assuming it's probably something retail), a Friday night at this time of the year is busy so they'll need all the staff they can get.

Just my opinion ~

:)

Change shifts with someone else if that is possible. Or get someone else to cover for you who won't hit overtime that week.

Change shifts with someone else if that is possible. Or get someone else to cover for you who won't hit overtime that week.


Excellent suggestion! Will show your employer that you're not only reliable, but responsible and are a team player. Great idea qwerty!

Change shifts with someone else if that is possible. Or get someone else to cover for you who won't hit overtime that week.
What an excellent idea! As Cathie mentioned, it shows that I could be a team player. I'll have to work sometime in the weeknight (I only work weekends) for someone else, but most of the sales support I know work in the same days/hours as me. This could be tricky. Hmmm....

What an excellent idea! As Cathie mentioned, it shows that I could be a team player. I'll have to work sometime in the weeknight (I only work weekends) for someone else, but most of the sales support I know work in the same days/hours as me. This could be tricky. Hmmm....


Actually it sounds like it will work out fine if you can get someone to agree, and I would think a Friday night isn't that bad (better than someone having to switch to a Saturday I think).

You might be a little tired the next day afterwards since you're not used to working that job during the week, but I think for a great birthday party, it'll be well worth it! ;)

(Remember, even at a part-time job, it's really important to act responsibly since you may need them as a reference, etc. down the road).;)

Change shifts with someone else if that is possible. Or get someone else to cover for you who won't hit overtime that week.

As others have said, this is an excellent idea. You may not have to do the following but if you offer a day in exchange that someone else would LOVE to have off, but that you don't care as much about, this would make an exchange more likely.

For me for example, I love to have the Fri. off after Thanksgiving, but I don't care if I have to work Xmas eve or stay late Xmas eve as a trade.

I have been doing some thinking. My schedule is already tight enough as it is, and exchanging a weekend evening for a weekday evening is gonna be a toughie. I work 40 hours a week at my fulltime job, and I enter work there at 7:00 a.m. Because JCPenney is now on extended holiday hours, the switched hours are going to be tough for me. If I have to close reallllllllllly late on a weekday night, then I am going to suffer the next morning at my fulltime job with very little sleep. Hmmm....this is tough!

I use the motto, I work to live not live to work.

I use the motto, I work to live not live to work.

:yeahthat very true!

I use the motto, I work to live not live to work.
So, what is your advice then? My question is "how to" ask for the time off because of the reliability reputation factor I mentioned in the first post. I am simply asking for advice.

In my defense and from what I have already mentioned a couple of times above, this is only a part-time seasonal job. I am not working so many hours forever. This is just...well, I don't need to explain my reasons because this thread is not poking into reasons for the job. I'm just seeking the advice.

So, what is your advice then? My question is "how to" ask for the time off because of the reliability reputation factor I mentioned in the first post. I am simply asking for advice.

In my defense and from what I have already mentioned a couple of times above, this is only a part-time seasonal job. I am not working so many hours forever. This is just...well, I don't need to explain my reasons because this thread is not poking into reasons for the job. I'm just seeking the advice.

I already said "Personal reasons".

I already said "Personal reasons".
Oh, yeah. That's right. I just felt like your quote was a personal, non-challant attack towards me, and I felt the need to be defensive. I felt like I was becoming stigmatized in a negative working manner, and I don't want others to see me in that manner.

Oh, yeah. That's right. I just felt like your quote was a personal, non-challant attack towards me, and I felt the need to be defensive. I felt like I was becoming stigmatized in a negative working manner, and I don't want others to see me in that manner.
Nope not at all. Nothing personal intended.

I think if you ask almost two weeks in advance for a day off that you won't be seen as unreliable. It gives them plenty of time to work around you for that one day. Given the fact that you would not be comfortable calling in on that day being upfront would probably be your best bet. By the way, it's nice to see someone feel the way that you do about calling in sick.

I might be in the minority here, but as the person who does the hiring and employee schedules at my workplace, I do not appreciate someone calling in sick over telling me beforehand that they needed the day off. That puts me in a bind for the shift that night, and if there's one way to make me feel like someone is being unreliable, it's calling in sick when they aren't really sick and could have given me some notice to get the shift covered in advance. I don't hold asking off for days against part-time employees unless it's a lot and they are gone more than they are working like the girl you described.

My advice to you would be to go through the proper process for asking for a day off, complete the correct paperwork if any, and cover your shift if you can. I will never argue when a person comes to me and says "I need this day off, here's my request off sheet, and Joe said he can cover for me if you need him to." Honestly, I don't really care if someone needs a day off if they already did for me all the extra work it causes me...most of the time I don't care who comes in as long as someone does, whereas a call in sick really puts me in a bind and causes a problem for me and everyone else working that night. I don't mind of course when someone obviously really is sick, but calling in when you aren't sick and could have given me notice to cover sure could mark someone as unreliable and irresponsible in my book.

I started on the 28th of October. I am only hired as seasonal, so I am only there for 90 days. My party is on a Friday.


If this is the ONLY day you ask for off, a reasonable boss would give it to you esp. if you can get a cover for your shift. But ask for it soon, asking a good time in advance looks good too. Do as much of the paperwork and other details before you approach your boss, make it easy for your boss to say yes. BingBang's advice is right on, esp. since they are someone who does sched.

As others have said, this is an excellent idea. You may not have to do the following but if you offer a day in exchange that someone else would LOVE to have off, but that you don't care as much about, this would make an exchange more likely.

For me for example, I love to have the Fri. off after Thanksgiving, but I don't care if I have to work Xmas eve or stay late Xmas eve as a trade.
That is what I would do. My husband is a manager at a retail store and has had people change shifts.

Or, you could ask for that day as one of your days off for the week. Never hurts to ask and is better than calling in sick...

JMHO...

Hey, everyone.

I know I haven't been here since earlier this week, but I wanted to update you all.

I talked with one of the Lead Sales Support about switching hours, and she told me that's possible. I would just have to find someone else who normally doesn't on Fridays to switch with me. That's proving to be challenging, as I already figured from what I said above that I didn't know anyone else other than those who work the same hours that I do. I asked two of them, but they couldn't do it. They both are now closing on Friday nights. I informed the Lead Sales Support, and she said she would find out whose schedule can fit in with my switched hours. She was so busy today that she didn't get a chance to find out (today was her last day as Lead Sales Support and will start working in the jewelry department tomorrow).

I am now going to have to ask the other Lead Sales Support tomorrow, but I feel that's going to be more difficult. This one doesn't seem to know as much as the first one. My best bet would be to try and catch the main boss and ask him. If no one wants to switch, then I suppose I am just going to have to ask for the day off. Wish me luck, please!

of course. I am so sorry you are having such a hard time. Your request is so reasonble, and your approach so responsible, you should have got an automatic YES. Your bosses sound kind of sucky to me.

Personally, I'm very flexible about some things, but when I want a specific day off I EXPECT TO GET IT. But I try to be fair and reasonable, and give trade-offs in advance. My trade offs are always working well beyond 9-5 (I'm salaried exempt so no OT $) , making sure my bosses know I'm a hard worker, & stepping in enough to cover or do something nobody else wants to do, so that such situations are filed in my bosses mind.

As a last resort if nothing else works, is to call in sick but bring in a doctor's note the next time you report to work. This is a little sneaky and sly (and aggressive), but there's nothing anyone can say to you,as after all, you are bringing in a doctor's note. For a mgr to queston this, would be to question a professional's judgment and would make the boss look like an idiot. The down side, is having to spend for a doctor's visit. And since you have been so responsible up to now, there is enough ambiguity about whether you are faking this. Would your family doctor do this for you--after all a headache, nausea, upset stomach could be symptoms of something serious, and yet, have been known to clear up after a few hours or a day. Food posioning is a great excuse since you would only be doing this once. Blame it on chicken or eggs (salmonella). If you do this, and get caught at a party, just say you started to feel better and only stayed for a little while. And be sure you are seen eating something lite like bread or tea.

See what other's think-esp Bingbang. But I always liked the idea of calling in sick & bringing in a Dr's note--but again let this be your last ace in the hole.. A friend who was mgr suggested this.

If anyone has any good ideas, pls let swedace know. If anyone deserves a special day off it's her, as she's been so highly responsible.

Awww...thank you for your kind words, rich_p! :)

Unfortunately, I still couldn't find anyone who can switch hours with me. Either the others don't work on Fridays (or weekday evenings) or work in the mornings. I can't do either! I am stuck!

After my fulltime job today, I plan on heading over there and talking with the part-time job supervisor and explaining that I want to go to him in person. I will tell him that I couldn't find anyone to switch hours with, but I do need this Friday off. I am responsible, and this will be a one-time thing for asking for time off. Normally, I don't just ask for time off just for the sake of doing so. Unless, I am sick, I need the extra money and focus on working.

Grrrr...sometimes it feels like it doesn't pay off to be honest. I end up stressing out and being screwed more. :mad:

Awww...thank you for your kind words, rich_p! :)

Unfortunately, I still couldn't find anyone who can switch hours with me. Either the others don't work on Fridays (or weekday evenings) or work in the mornings. I can't do either! I am stuck!

After my fulltime job today, I plan on heading over there and talking with the part-time job supervisor and explaining that I want to go to him in person. I will tell him that I couldn't find anyone to switch hours with, but I do need this Friday off. I am responsible, and this will be a one-time thing for asking for time off. Normally, I don't just ask for time off just for the sake of doing so. Unless, I am sick, I need the extra money and focus on working.

Grrrr...sometimes it feels like it doesn't pay off to be honest. I end up stressing out and being screwed more. :mad:
At least when you tell the truth your consience (did I spell that right?) doesn't come back to haunt you. ;)

Thanks for the kind words, Rich. Looks like I'm coming in late on this one. I hope all went well for you swedeace!
Unfortunately, I still couldn't find anyone who can switch hours with me. Either the others don't work on Fridays (or weekday evenings) or work in the mornings. I can't do either! I am stuck!

Grrrr...sometimes it feels like it doesn't pay off to be honest. I end up stressing out and being screwed more. :mad:
Quick question for you...you started out in this topic saying you wanted to do this responsibly, so the comment to see if you could get your hours covered came up. Maybe it's different where you are, but where I work, covering your hours is much appreciated but is going above and beyond. Anyone who completes the request-off form for a day gets considered for receiving that day off whether they covered their hours or not. And I usually try really hard to allow people the days off they ask for because I'd rather keep the responsible employee than have to keep re-hiring and re-training when they quit. I know not every boss is like that, but maybe yours is. The other thing is, once you've gone and spoken to someone in charge about having the day off, it gets a little trickier calling in sick even with a doctor's note because they now know you wanted that day off to begin with, and that could backfire on you and make you look bad even though they can't prove anything. I'm never a proponent of calling in when you can do it other ways, but that's because I will try to work with my people to keep them happy. I think it might come down to you making a judgement call on the boss you're speaking with. It would be nice if you could get the low-down on him/her before you speak with him/her, and see if this is a person who tries to work with their people. If you're getting the feeling they're not, then I'd skip going to them and go ahead and just call in as Rich suggested. If you get good feedback about this person, then I'd bet they'll make it work for you. I usually do, except when it simply isn't possible or we're already stretched, and even then I'll try to work out a shorter shift or something. Good luck, and don't ever feel like it wasn't the right thing to do in being honest!

Thanks for the kind words, Rich. Looks like I'm coming in late on this one. I hope all went well for you swedeace!

Quick question for you...you started out in this topic saying you wanted to do this responsibly, so the comment to see if you could get your hours covered came up. Maybe it's different where you are, but where I work, covering your hours is much appreciated but is going above and beyond. Anyone who completes the request-off form for a day gets considered for receiving that day off whether they covered their hours or not. And I usually try really hard to allow people the days off they ask for because I'd rather keep the responsible employee than have to keep re-hiring and re-training when they quit. I know not every boss is like that, but maybe yours is. The other thing is, once you've gone and spoken to someone in charge about having the day off, it gets a little trickier calling in sick even with a doctor's note because they now know you wanted that day off to begin with, and that could backfire on you and make you look bad even though they can't prove anything. I'm never a proponent of calling in when you can do it other ways, but that's because I will try to work with my people to keep them happy. I think it might come down to you making a judgement call on the boss you're speaking with. It would be nice if you could get the low-down on him/her before you speak with him/her, and see if this is a person who tries to work with their people. If you're getting the feeling they're not, then I'd skip going to them and go ahead and just call in as Rich suggested. If you get good feedback about this person, then I'd bet they'll make it work for you. I usually do, except when it simply isn't possible or we're already stretched, and even then I'll try to work out a shorter shift or something. Good luck, and don't ever feel like it wasn't the right thing to do in being honest!


I'm glad you weighed in & on the Dr's note. The thing is she is only going to be there just for the season--that's why I offered this.
It just seems swedeace is going through a lot of torture for one ******* day off. The way her superiors keep jerking her around you'd think she asked for a year. I guess the moral is if you really want a day off just call in sick....as long as you rarely do this you can get away with it. (I consider rarely 2 or 3 such hooky days a yr--or in this case, 1 for the season)

You sound like a smart boss. Good bosses realize the importance of days off. When you deny underlings days off they really should get, they will find a way to retaliate (e.g. quit, slack off, etc.) Nothing is more demoralizing to an employee than a boss who does not treat them fairly

You sound like a smart boss. Good bosses realize the importance of days off. When you deny underlings days off they really should get, they will find a way to retaliate (e.g. quit, slack off, etc.) Nothing is more demoralizing to an employee than a boss who does not treat them fairly
I work with professionals in part-time positions (it's their second job for most of my employees) and there's significant additional training for what we do. At first I was being selfish and just trying to work with people so they wouldn't quit and I'd have to do the extensive training all over again with someone else. But now, after 17 years of doing this, I've really learned that it's all about developing a relationship with my employees. I really do value everything they do and everything they bring to the job, and if I can show them that-- and acknowledge that this is a secondary job and we will come second-- because our salary isn't paying their bills-- then we get along a lot better. It is a fine line because I still have a business to run, but I can treat people fairly and have it come back to me twofold. I have been complimented by having several employees move with me when I've moved to other locations, and some have worked for me for 10 and 12 years in positions that generally have fairly high turnover rates. I have 26 employees and we share a nice, open line of communication and I rarely have people call in sick (only when they really are sick). More often I have people just come and tell me what's going on, and most likely I can get someone else to cover because I worked something out for someone else before and they are willing to help me out now. I'll even have people come in anyway when they aren't feeling so well simply because they know I'll be in a bind otherwise, and I will always try to get them home early if I can, even if it might mean covering something myself for an hour or two. It really is true, if you show your appreciation and sincerely treat people as the valuable resource they are to you, they really do give 110% back. :)

I work with professionals in part-time positions (it's their second job for most of my employees) and there's significant additional training for what we do. At first I was being selfish and just trying to work with people so they wouldn't quit and I'd have to do the extensive training all over again with someone else. But now, after 17 years of doing this, I've really learned that it's all about developing a relationship with my employees. I really do value everything they do and everything they bring to the job, and if I can show them that-- and acknowledge that this is a secondary job and we will come second-- because our salary isn't paying their bills-- then we get along a lot better. It is a fine line because I still have a business to run, but I can treat people fairly and have it come back to me twofold. I have been complimented by having several employees move with me when I've moved to other locations, and some have worked for me for 10 and 12 years in positions that generally have fairly high turnover rates. I have 26 employees and we share a nice, open line of communication and I rarely have people call in sick (only when they really are sick). More often I have people just come and tell me what's going on, and most likely I can get someone else to cover because I worked something out for someone else before and they are willing to help me out now. I'll even have people come in anyway when they aren't feeling so well simply because they know I'll be in a bind otherwise, and I will always try to get them home early if I can, even if it might mean covering something myself for an hour or two. It really is true, if you show your appreciation and sincerely treat people as the valuable resource they are to you, they really do give 110% back. :)

You are a very wise lady with wonderful interpersonal skills. How lucky your staff is to have you as a boss. I'm almost 52 so I've been around the block a bit and there's nothing more important in a job than a good boss. A horrible boss can make your job a living hell. I unfortunately had one of these-my former manager. When The Devil Wears Prada came out I swore that Jill (not her real name) would collect royalties from the movie. Meryl Streep dressed better but Jill was just as nasty and cutting. But while Meryl Streep was quietly caustic Jill yelled and screamed, threatened and constantly criticized you. The only reason I was able to tolerate her for 10 years was because I had a great immediate supervisor and my other co-workers were great--except for one suck-up to Jill. After 10 yrs and a final humiliation I knew I was going to flip out if I didn't get out of there fast--so I gave my notice (so I didn't burn any bridges) and left w/o having another job. It was scary but in the end it worked out. I got a much better job and work for much nicer people. Actually the first boss I had in the new job, Jack, was FANTASTIC--the complete opposite of Jill. He left after 3 months and my current boss, while nowhere near as great as Jack, is Mother Theresa compared to Jill. And Jill ended up getting hers. Her dept. got phased out, 95% of her staff lost their jobs, and Jill got relocated to a new area and went from managing a staff of 45 to one of 2. I thank my lucky stars I trusted my instincts to get away from that awful woman, that anything would be better--and thank God I was right.

Meryl Streep dressed better but Jill was just as nasty and cutting. But while Meryl Streep was quietly caustic Jill yelled and screamed, threatened and constantly criticized you.
I've got someone in my current location like that too. She's not my boss, she's in a lateral position to mine, just oversees different things than I do. I have to admit, I've never really been screamed at at work before, and I was truly caught off guard by it the first time it happened. First off, she's not my boss but she screams at me and everyone else anyway. What's up with that? WHO-- or what adult-- screams at work?? And she is everything else you said too. I've never been treated so poorly by another person and I find it very VERY frustrating because I don't allow anyone to talk to me that way. She just likes to stomp on people and make them feel small, and with my 17 years experience to her 8 months, some of the other employees tell me she is threatened by me. I guess that's true because she does often say to me that she feels like I think she isn't good at her job. Well just between you and me, she isn't good at it-- she has absolutely no leadership skills and not a lot of sense either, but I have never said or alluded that to her, and it isn't even my place anyway...I'm not her boss either (but I have done her job before through the years and she knows that). She's just about the nastiest person I've ever met and I have never felt so hated before. I guess the other piece that bothers me is that when I came to this location is was literally one month from being shut down-- that's why I was sent there-- and she was sinking with the ship at the time. In one month I was able to bring things up to standard to pass our corporate quality checks (that had already been failed twice under her--three times is shutdown) and bring in enough revenue to keep the place afloat. Then as soon as things were rolling along nicely her attitude got even worse than it was and she really started stomping on me on a daily basis. What an ingrate! I saved her job and made her look good by telling her and showing her exactly what she needed to do in her department and I took no credit for that...only for my own department. It really bums me out, so I'm looking for something else too. I just can't allow myself to be treated like that another minute...I don't allow it in any other area of my life so I'm sure as heck not going to allow it at work, and by someone who isn't even my boss. So I have my assistant and 4 other employees who are lined up to go with me when I go-- unbeknownst to her. Boy is she going to be in a bind then...I imagine she'll have the same fate as "Jill" because she can't do it on her own. Gee, I wish I cared. :D

One of the reasons I had to put up with the crap I did was because Jill was my boss. My relatively Big Boss. But to get what you're getting from an associate? The woman is a bully and work bullies are a horror. Jill was a bully. Work bullies try to eat away at you and strip you of your dignity. Don't let them do that. Realize she's a sick tomato with a problem. Since everyone in your life likes you, this just reinforces that she's the one with the problem. What's your boss like? Would they be of any help? As for this B**ch associate, no longer help her or only give her the minimum of information. Keep a spiral journal of incidents. I'm surprised her behavior hasn't got the eye of people higher and that her a** hasn't been fired. Do you both have e-mail? If getting support from above or thru HR aren't options then walking will definitely make a statement. Try to look while you have something. Since I was an admin. (rel high one) I had very marketable skills and I live in a lg. city, so I felt I'd be OK to quit w/o something else. But it's not the conventional way to do things. Hope it all works out. And if you do leave, I agree she'll be really f***ed.

I got a call today and I have an interview a week from Thursday. :D:D

I got a call today and I have an interview a week from Thursday. :D:D

YES!! Going on the interview is a win win situation! Terrific!!

Oh, man. This is terribly old!!! :eek: I realized I forgot to update everyone because I was busy during the last couple of weeks. Ooops! :blush:

Anyway, I couldn't find anyone to switch hours with, so I went over to visit the store manager on the 4th (the day after my actual birthday). I personally went to see him because I think it is more personal than talking over the phone. I told him that my family was throwing me a birthday party on that Friday of the 7th. I had to say this so that I don't sound like this was planned before I asked for the time off, even if it was.

I told the store manager that I asked around but couldn't find anyone, and I looked at their hours. They were not hours that I could easily switch with. He told me I was responsible for looking into this (thanks to those who suggested this, by the way!). So, I asked if I could just have the evening off. He let me.

So, it all worked out! Man, working in retail is totally different than working in the education field. I could use my accumulated personal hours in education.

Thank you all again! :wave:

So, it all worked out! Man, working in retail is totally different than working in the education field. I could use my accumulated personal hours in education.

Thank you all again! :wave:
Exactly why I got out of it (well waitressing and hostessing). I actually enjoyed the work, but when I was hostessing and supervising, it was a nightmare with the schedule. Usually the busboys wouldn't even call in until an hour before their shift was to start to say they had an exam the next day and had to study. Gimme a break - like they wouldn't know that well ahead - or work in studying around their p/t job? It could be the same with any position, and I'd usually end up getting stuck having to pull a double shift so it was covered.

Glad it all worked out for you in the end. :)

One of the reasons I had to put up with the crap I did was because Jill was my boss. My relatively Big Boss. But to get what you're getting from an associate? The woman is a bully and work bullies are a horror. Jill was a bully. Work bullies try to eat away at you and strip you of your dignity. Don't let them do that. Realize she's a sick tomato with a problem. Since everyone in your life likes you, this just reinforces that she's the one with the problem. What's your boss like? Would they be of any help? As for this B**ch associate, no longer help her or only give her the minimum of information. Keep a spiral journal of incidents. I'm surprised her behavior hasn't got the eye of people higher and that her a** hasn't been fired. Do you both have e-mail? If getting support from above or thru HR aren't options then walking will definitely make a statement. Try to look while you have something. Since I was an admin. (rel high one) I had very marketable skills and I live in a lg. city, so I felt I'd be OK to quit w/o something else. But it's not the conventional way to do things. Hope it all works out. And if you do leave, I agree she'll be really f***ed.
Well I quit this job just before Christmas...today is the first work day I can remember where I'm not at work somewhere. I think I have that other job but it's not confirmed yet, but the relief of being away from the she-devil is indescribable and way outweighs any stress about technically not having another job yet. I feel like I lost 50 pounds. Everyone knew my last day was the 21st except her...we were just trying to get me out of there safely so we all agreed the best thing was to not tell her. She found out on the 22nd. :) I think she probably will quit pretty quickly when she finds out she can't do the job and that you really do have to do work. I'm sort of ashamed to say this is the second time I've quit a job without technically having another one yet but with my experience in this company it's usually easy to get another one in the same company in a different location. I feel so happy to be out of there I'm not even all that worried. If for some reason I don't get the one I interviewed for, then I'll get something else. No worries! :happyface

Well I quit this job just before Christmas...today is the first work day I can remember where I'm not at work somewhere. I think I have that other job but it's not confirmed yet, but the relief of being away from the she-devil is indescribable and way outweighs any stress about technically not having another job yet. I feel like I lost 50 pounds. Everyone knew my last day was the 21st except her...we were just trying to get me out of there safely so we all agreed the best thing was to not tell her. She found out on the 22nd. :) I think she probably will quit pretty quickly when she finds out she can't do the job and that you really do have to do work. I'm sort of ashamed to say this is the second time I've quit a job without technically having another one yet but with my experience in this company it's usually easy to get another one in the same company in a different location. I feel so happy to be out of there I'm not even all that worried. If for some reason I don't get the one I interviewed for, then I'll get something else. No worries! :happyface

Awesome!

Awesome!
Ain't it though? :) It's been about 12 days since I quit and I'm still flying high today although thoughts are starting to creep into my head like I had better get my butt to work somewhere :lol: