Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

[Tyme2fish]

Manager talked to me last night and really wants me stay. Says, "Take February off and then let me know if you want to come back." I told the manager that February off will just tease me and not get me used to "retirement." I didn't slam the door in the manager's face, but I did say, "Don't count on me coming back. But thanks for the offer."

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

Is February gonna be paid vacation?.....
If so take it, come back for a month, quit......​

 

[DJ]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

Manager talked to me last night and really wants me stay. Says, "Take February off and then let me know if you want to come back." I told the manager that February off will just tease me and not get me used to "retirement." I didn't slam the door in the manager's face, but I did say, "Don't count on me coming back. But thanks for the offer."

NEVER burn bridges.

You never know when you might find yourself on the wrong side of the creek.

 

[Tyme2fish]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

NEVER burn bridges.

You never know when you might find yourself on the wrong side of the creek.

I've been very careful in this entire process to keep my bridges "fire free". Maybe comeback in 6 months?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

Ask for a really substantial raise and added perks!!!

 

[Tyme2fish]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

Is February gonna be paid vacation?.....


If so take it, come back for a month, quit......​

Yes. It would be paid vacation from my banked and current (2008) vacation days. Using all vacation days, I will remain on the payroll thru March and receive health benefits etc till then. I'll get the vacation days regardless of my reply because I gave notice more than 7 days of termination.. I gave a 30 day notice.

 

[Tyme2fish]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

Ask for a really substantial raise and added perks!!!

Manager is not in position to give raises or anything else. That is above her "power." The "powers that be" have not talked to me. That in itself speaks volumes.

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

It sounds to me like you have made your mind up.....
But you might feel differently after a month off.......
It would not hurt to do a 'trial run' & then make a final decision....

 

[kmk_7110]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

Febuary! You can't take the boat out fishin in febuary, tell him/her to give you a warmer month to decide.

 

[Tyme2fish]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

Febuary! You can't take the boat out fishin in febuary, tell him/her to give you a warmer month to decide.

Exactly!!!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

just a thought, have you considered a "on call" position with the company, as a fill in for sick days, or vacation?

 

[Hoss the Hermit]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

I would suggest keeping the door open to coming back as a "consultant" . I know several people that have terminated employment where I work, and are still working there in this capacity, at more money, and far better working conditions.

 

[Tyme2fish]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

just a thought, have you considered a "on call" position with the company, as a fill in for sick days, or vacation?

Yes, I may do a fill in at stores other than the one I have worked at. My own pick on when I would want to work.

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

That ^^ sounds like a good idea. Or maybe you could work the "off" fishing times.

 

[SgtMaj]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

Or you could just retire, right? I mean that is what you set out to do, right? I mean you were the one that put in the notice, right? So why get bitter that they will let you do what you asked to do?

Or were you mad that your boss wanted to try to keep you?

I guess I don't understand where all this animosity is comming from.

 

[dave11]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

I agree. Why quit if you are not really ready to retire. It sounds like you like your job, so why quit anyway. Why don't you try going part time for a while?

 

[Tyme2fish]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

Or you could just retire, right? I mean that is what you set out to do, right? I mean you were the one that put in the notice, right? So why get bitter that they will let you do what you asked to do?

Or were you mad that your boss wanted to try to keep you?

I guess I don't understand where all this animosity is comming from.

Whoa,whoa. No animosity here on my part. Management just can't conceive that I am leaving with only 3.5 years to go to actually retire. They think they "own" each and every employee that stays more than 3 years with them. I've been a pharmacist for 31 years ( not all years with this employer) and that's long enough. I'm done.

 

[Tyme2fish]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

I agree. Why quit if you are not really ready to retire. It sounds like you like your job, so why quit anyway. Why don't you try going part time for a while?

I AM READY TO RETIRE!!!!!! MANAGEMENT JUST DOESN'T BELEIVE ME.
I'll need three months totally off to actually know if I even want to put in any part time hours. I'm more than ready to sit home, travel, fish, play with grandkids, etc. and reap the rewards of many years of labor.

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

..................................I'm more than ready to sit home, travel, fish, play with grandkids, etc. and reap the rewards of many years of labor.

That^^ my friend is a sound plan.

So it is written, so it shall be.(in my best Yul Brenner (sp) Voice)

Again, best of luck in your retirement T2f.

 

[Tyme2fish]

Re: Tyme's last week:They want me to stay

That^^ my friend is a sound plan.

So it is written, so it shall be.(in my best Yul Brenner (sp) Voice)

Again, best of luck in your retirement T2f.

I've probably got more in common with Yul Gibbons than Yul Brenner.!!