Bricking it about handing in my notice, ever been there?
14 February 2011, 08:43 PM
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Cheers for all the advice folks, i had a call today to confirm i have the job and the offer is in the post. I wont be handing in my notice until it arrives 
I definitely feel more confident about this and i'm in total agreement that its better to regret the things you have done, than the tings you haven't.
Im moving to better money, but more importantly a better run company that on the surface look like they will provide far more opportunity.
I definitely feel more confident about this and i'm in total agreement that its better to regret the things you have done, than the tings you haven't.
Im moving to better money, but more importantly a better run company that on the surface look like they will provide far more opportunity.
14 February 2011, 08:46 PM
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Agreed with dont burn any bridges, always leave on good terms, when i left my old job making the Nissan Micra seats for one of Nissans suppliers i was a really well like and respected employee, they apparently had future training plans for me, i was working for them at the time as a temp and they offered me a permanant contract on the spot to try and keep me, to be honest the whole temp thing never bothered me, i had worked in the place for a year and a half, my take home pay was just under £600/week with my shift allowance and overtime.
I had no debts and basically just blew all my cash on nothing, i only left to start up my car washing thing.
About 6 months after leaving my old Team Leader called in on site for a wash
asking how i was? and if i made the right choice, which i initially thought i had, until the recession came along and wiped me out
Now i am back making the seats, this time it is the Nissan Note, although i am due to commence training on the Juke in a few months, i sent my CV off on a saturday morning and had my old job back by the following tuesday afternoon.
All because i left on good terms and never tried to shaft them or mess them about.
I still have same team leader! and supervisor! the only ****ter about the whole thing, is that they do not give new start temps full wages anymore
You have to be made permanent and then it takes a further 5 years of incremental increases before you get the full wage, that is a proper kick in the ***** when the lads i am working with, are the same ******* i used to work with 6 years ago, only they are all on full wages and i am working for about £2 per hour less
I wish i had of bloody stayed in the first place
I had no debts and basically just blew all my cash on nothing, i only left to start up my car washing thing.
About 6 months after leaving my old Team Leader called in on site for a wash
asking how i was? and if i made the right choice, which i initially thought i had, until the recession came along and wiped me out Now i am back making the seats, this time it is the Nissan Note, although i am due to commence training on the Juke in a few months, i sent my CV off on a saturday morning and had my old job back by the following tuesday afternoon.
All because i left on good terms and never tried to shaft them or mess them about.
I still have same team leader! and supervisor! the only ****ter about the whole thing, is that they do not give new start temps full wages anymore
You have to be made permanent and then it takes a further 5 years of incremental increases before you get the full wage, that is a proper kick in the ***** when the lads i am working with, are the same ******* i used to work with 6 years ago, only they are all on full wages and i am working for about £2 per hour less
I wish i had of bloody stayed in the first place
14 February 2011, 09:30 PM
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I change jobs every 3 years or so. After having handed in your notice it is the most power you will ever have as an employee.
Although it is good to leave on good terms, IMO it is more important to do what is best for you. In my experience, don't look back.
I handed in my notice at my last job, just before my daughter was born, so I already had Paternity Leave to take, plus my accrued Annual Leave, so it was with the words, "I'm leaving on Friday, thanks"
Still got my bonus too as I was still technically employed on the 31st December, one month later. Was Sweet.
Wouldn't be able to do that now, as have to give 3 months notice, but to be honest, if and when I hand my notice in here, I think they will just allow me to go, especially as I will be doing no work!
Asif
Although it is good to leave on good terms, IMO it is more important to do what is best for you. In my experience, don't look back.
I handed in my notice at my last job, just before my daughter was born, so I already had Paternity Leave to take, plus my accrued Annual Leave, so it was with the words, "I'm leaving on Friday, thanks"
Still got my bonus too as I was still technically employed on the 31st December, one month later. Was Sweet.
Wouldn't be able to do that now, as have to give 3 months notice, but to be honest, if and when I hand my notice in here, I think they will just allow me to go, especially as I will be doing no work!
Asif
14 February 2011, 10:29 PM
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15 February 2011, 09:09 AM
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Don't do anything until you have your new job offer in writing. dl
During my time in hospitality we had a very bad restaurant manager. He'd worked there 20 years or so, and thus was very hard to remove.
One day he comes in saying he's been offered a job at 2x salary with a competitor.
He hands in his notice - which was accepted.
Shortly after the new employer decides that the job was no longer open for him.
Rumour are that the existing employers were friendly with the competitor. . . .
15 February 2011, 01:46 PM
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^^ Best way IMHO ... dog eat dog world out there & if push came to shove they'd drop you like a stone so go in there with no remorse 
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15 February 2011, 01:52 PM
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Scary but true, until you start at new job there is a risk that it may get pulled. You have to take chances in life though as otherwise you'd be too scared to move on ...
Another interesting one is that a "probabtionary period" isn't worth the paper it is written on either ... currently an employer can get shot of anyone pretty easily during the first 12 months ie the real probationary period
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Another interesting one is that a "probabtionary period" isn't worth the paper it is written on either ... currently an employer can get shot of anyone pretty easily during the first 12 months ie the real probationary period
TX.
15 February 2011, 02:04 PM
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I left after a decade, I waited till 1PM on Thursday, an hour after my wages were transferred and gave my swipe card a swipe and handed it to the Production Manager... and walked !
dunx
P.S. I declined a promotion due to my Mother being riddled with cancer. Walking out into the sunshine was like being born again. I had the house sold and moved 56 miles away soon after.
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P.S. I declined a promotion due to my Mother being riddled with cancer. Walking out into the sunshine was like being born again. I had the house sold and moved 56 miles away soon after.
15 February 2011, 08:34 PM
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Hi,
I should have said, I have not worked anywhere for longer than three years, plenty have been for less time than that.
Now, as for why, as you can imagine, being old, I have had quite a few jobs. Now...let me think...
'93 -'96, worked both part time and full time, when a student, for one of the Worlds leading parcel distribution companies, I worked in Supply Chain. They took the severe pi$$, treated me very badly, ignored my complaints, so I walked.
'94 - '95 worked as a Data Analyst for a leading Utility company, for a while at the same time as the job above. First proper full time job after graduating. They took the severe pi$$, treated me very badly, so I walked.
'96 - '97, worked for a leading Utilities company as a business analyst. They took the severe pi$$, treated me very badly, so I walked.
'97 - '98, worked for one of the Worlds leading FMCG, personal care brands, in Supply Chain. Loved it, but they didn't seem to keen to offer me a Permanent position, as per policy. Reluctantly, I looked for another job.
'98 - '01, worked for one of the Worlds leading Lifestyle brands, in Supply Chain. Loved it, but they were taking the pi$$ when it came to money. Great perks and benefits and I would have stayed a bit longer I suppose, but I got head hunted. A 100% increase in salary made it a 'No brainer'.
'01 - '03, worked for the UKs leading electrical retailer, in Supply Chain. Hated it and thankfully made redundant after two years.
'03 - '04, used my redundancy and savings to take a year off and project manage a full house refurbishment.
'04 - '07, worked for one of the Worlds leading IT companys that specialises in the Air Transport Industry, in Supply Chain. Great place and people, loved it, ticked every single box, except one, progression. Ultimately I had to leave, as they just sought to hold me back - ar$eholes!
'08 - present, work for one of the Worlds leading suppliers of high end, technical, sporting goods, in Supply Chain. Am happy here, but have been here 3 years now so wondering what will happen to make me leave!
There were some very juicy projects that were coming up this year and next, which would have been seriously career enhancing, but one appears to be canned, the other, I am not so sure. Looking at the above I need to update my CV I think.
The point of all this is, I have absolutely no idea what it is like to work for a company for 12 years for instance, no idea.
I know plenty of people who have, but they seem terrified of change, or of losing their pensions, or position, responsibility, etc etc.
I say move, it is the best way.
Asif
I should have said, I have not worked anywhere for longer than three years, plenty have been for less time than that.
Now, as for why, as you can imagine, being old, I have had quite a few jobs. Now...let me think...
'93 -'96, worked both part time and full time, when a student, for one of the Worlds leading parcel distribution companies, I worked in Supply Chain. They took the severe pi$$, treated me very badly, ignored my complaints, so I walked.
'94 - '95 worked as a Data Analyst for a leading Utility company, for a while at the same time as the job above. First proper full time job after graduating. They took the severe pi$$, treated me very badly, so I walked.
'96 - '97, worked for a leading Utilities company as a business analyst. They took the severe pi$$, treated me very badly, so I walked.
'97 - '98, worked for one of the Worlds leading FMCG, personal care brands, in Supply Chain. Loved it, but they didn't seem to keen to offer me a Permanent position, as per policy. Reluctantly, I looked for another job.
'98 - '01, worked for one of the Worlds leading Lifestyle brands, in Supply Chain. Loved it, but they were taking the pi$$ when it came to money. Great perks and benefits and I would have stayed a bit longer I suppose, but I got head hunted. A 100% increase in salary made it a 'No brainer'.
'01 - '03, worked for the UKs leading electrical retailer, in Supply Chain. Hated it and thankfully made redundant after two years.
'03 - '04, used my redundancy and savings to take a year off and project manage a full house refurbishment.
'04 - '07, worked for one of the Worlds leading IT companys that specialises in the Air Transport Industry, in Supply Chain. Great place and people, loved it, ticked every single box, except one, progression. Ultimately I had to leave, as they just sought to hold me back - ar$eholes!
'08 - present, work for one of the Worlds leading suppliers of high end, technical, sporting goods, in Supply Chain. Am happy here, but have been here 3 years now so wondering what will happen to make me leave!
There were some very juicy projects that were coming up this year and next, which would have been seriously career enhancing, but one appears to be canned, the other, I am not so sure. Looking at the above I need to update my CV I think.
The point of all this is, I have absolutely no idea what it is like to work for a company for 12 years for instance, no idea.
I know plenty of people who have, but they seem terrified of change, or of losing their pensions, or position, responsibility, etc etc.
I say move, it is the best way.
Asif
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15 February 2011, 11:40 PM
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Always leave on good terms is my advice incase it doesn't work out
I started at 17 for a company as a trainee salesman and 7 years later ended up as the store then area manager then was headhunter to a new company I handed my notice in and took a chance with the new employee and was there for 17 years and made my fortune until we went bust when I was 40
I had 5 offers of employment didn't have to look hard 3came looking for me but took an easy option and went to be a part time salesman over 4years ago Although I slipped back into management after missing the buzz
Things come around though and I ended up working part time as well as my full time job on the county board of my first company and pays decent for 4 hours a month
I started at 17 for a company as a trainee salesman and 7 years later ended up as the store then area manager then was headhunter to a new company I handed my notice in and took a chance with the new employee and was there for 17 years and made my fortune until we went bust when I was 40
I had 5 offers of employment didn't have to look hard 3came looking for me but took an easy option and went to be a part time salesman over 4years ago Although I slipped back into management after missing the buzz
Things come around though and I ended up working part time as well as my full time job on the county board of my first company and pays decent for 4 hours a month
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