NWFlyer 2 #1 April 19, 2005 My last day at work is next Friday (4/29). I'm taking a vacation from the real world for a few months, maybe doing a little soul-searching, and figuring out what I really want to be when I grow up (or if I really want to grow up at all). It's been a bit bittersweet because I really do genuinely like the people I work with even though they drive me crazy sometimes; it's just that the work isn't really anything that interests me any more. I run into my boss at the water cooler this morning and she says "Can you stop by my office for a sec?" I think "Uh, oh." Go in her office and she says "I just wanted to let you know that since you've pretty much transitioned all your work and since I'm on vacation the rest of this week and all next week, feel free to come and go as you please till next Friday. Use your office for whatever you need to but don't feel the need to be here just to be here." And whaddya know... the DZ just switched over to summer hours. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #2 April 19, 2005 Feel free to forward my resume to that boss. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #3 April 19, 2005 sweeeeeeet deal!! Are ya still getting paid even if you don't go in?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #4 April 19, 2005 Quotesweeeeeeet deal!! Are ya still getting paid even if you don't go in? Yup. I'm on salary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #5 April 19, 2005 want to trade bosses.. and maybe jobs (not both) Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #6 April 19, 2005 QuoteQuotesweeeeeeet deal!! Are ya still getting paid even if you don't go in? Yup. I'm on salary. Did ya ever envision getting *PAID* to skydive at 50 jumps? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #7 April 19, 2005 So if you have no job, you can drive to the Shimmel Boogie, and hit Cinco De Mayo in Chester on the way. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #8 April 19, 2005 Hoooraayy!!!Maybe we can finally get a jump in soon! (But not before Friday because my circumstances aren't quite as cool as yours.) back to homework... -karen "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #9 April 19, 2005 QuoteSo if you have no job, you can drive to the Shimmel Boogie, and hit Cinco De Mayo in Chester on the way. So tempting, seriously. But the weekend of the Shimmel Boogie I have: 1) Red Sox/Mariners tickets. It might be another 86 years before I can see the "World Champion Boston Red Sox" in person. To a kid who cried during the 1986 World Series, this is a big deal. 2) Tickets to see a play with a friend (okay, that one I could miss). 3) My DZO's wedding to attend. Of course, I suppose Cinco de Mayo's still a possibility... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #10 April 19, 2005 QuoteDid ya ever envision getting *PAID* to skydive at 50 jumps? I hadn't quite looked at it that way! Love it! It's not like I was going to work that hard anyway, but now I don't even have to pretend to work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #11 April 19, 2005 QuoteHoooraayy!!!Maybe we can finally get a jump in soon! (But not before Friday because my circumstances aren't quite as cool as yours.) back to homework... -karen I'll be out tomorrow, but not Friday. Maybe we can get one in early Saturday morning before things get crazy for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #12 April 19, 2005 Wow, what an amazing situation that you have. That is a really wonderful soon to-be-ex boss that you have. It's quite rare. I'm sure that you'll be sure to give her a great gift when you leave. Have fun, girl! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SeaKev 0 #13 April 19, 2005 See ya tomorrow then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #14 April 19, 2005 QuoteWow, what an amazing situation that you have. That is a really wonderful soon to-be-ex boss that you have. It's quite rare. I know... since I decided to leave I've questioned my decision a bunch of times - I really am very fortunate to have a great boss that I have a great working relationship with (and her boss is also great, so we've got good departmental leadership as well). But my lack of interest/engagement in the work was really starting to affect my performance and it wasn't fair to anyone for me to continue phoning it in. I just need some time and perspective. The best part is I'm leaving under good terms and would be welcome back either as a full-time employee or for project/contract work in the future if it's what I want. People who work for assholes or who aren't working at all are probably thinking "you're crazy," and maybe I am, but I gotta do it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #15 April 19, 2005 Quote See ya tomorrow then? Heck yeah. I'll be out there around 2 or 2:30. Maybe we can finally jump together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkyDaemon 0 #16 April 19, 2005 It's hard to be Krisanne.... Stay in touch. -=Raistlin P.S. Did you boss ask you to "cutaway" from work? P.P.S Remember to finish your flare ;-)find / -name jumpers -print; cat jumpers $USER > manifest; cd /dev/airplane; more altitude; make jump; cd /pub; more beer; Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bolas 5 #17 April 19, 2005 If you came to Cinco, I'd definitely make you a Rodriguez Brother. A couple of names are popping to mind already. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #18 April 19, 2005 QuoteIt's hard to be Krisanne.... Yeah, it's a rough life right now. Quote Stay in touch. My road trip will be taking me right through Portland. I plan to use and abuse your hospitality again, trust me. QuoteP.S. Did you boss ask you to "cutaway" from work? No, I made that decision all on my own. I've got that dialed in, remember? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeaKev 0 #13 April 19, 2005 See ya tomorrow then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #14 April 19, 2005 QuoteWow, what an amazing situation that you have. That is a really wonderful soon to-be-ex boss that you have. It's quite rare. I know... since I decided to leave I've questioned my decision a bunch of times - I really am very fortunate to have a great boss that I have a great working relationship with (and her boss is also great, so we've got good departmental leadership as well). But my lack of interest/engagement in the work was really starting to affect my performance and it wasn't fair to anyone for me to continue phoning it in. I just need some time and perspective. The best part is I'm leaving under good terms and would be welcome back either as a full-time employee or for project/contract work in the future if it's what I want. People who work for assholes or who aren't working at all are probably thinking "you're crazy," and maybe I am, but I gotta do it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #15 April 19, 2005 Quote See ya tomorrow then? Heck yeah. I'll be out there around 2 or 2:30. Maybe we can finally jump together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDaemon 0 #16 April 19, 2005 It's hard to be Krisanne.... Stay in touch. -=Raistlin P.S. Did you boss ask you to "cutaway" from work? P.P.S Remember to finish your flare ;-)find / -name jumpers -print; cat jumpers $USER > manifest; cd /dev/airplane; more altitude; make jump; cd /pub; more beer; Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #17 April 19, 2005 If you came to Cinco, I'd definitely make you a Rodriguez Brother. A couple of names are popping to mind already. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #18 April 19, 2005 QuoteIt's hard to be Krisanne.... Yeah, it's a rough life right now. Quote Stay in touch. My road trip will be taking me right through Portland. I plan to use and abuse your hospitality again, trust me. QuoteP.S. Did you boss ask you to "cutaway" from work? No, I made that decision all on my own. I've got that dialed in, remember? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #19 April 19, 2005 QuoteIf you came to Cinco, I'd definitely make you a Rodriguez Brother. A couple of names are popping to mind already. Uh oh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #20 April 19, 2005 I have the bestest boss ever. But yours sounds cool too. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDaemon 0 #21 April 19, 2005 Time to take advantage of some of the other options I listed... during your next visit to the Rose City. You are always have a place in Portland :-) -=Raistlinfind / -name jumpers -print; cat jumpers $USER > manifest; cd /dev/airplane; more altitude; make jump; cd /pub; more beer; Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
