You know, I’ve met and been friends with a lot of people in my short amount of time here on Earth (24, almost 25 years) and either *I’m* doing something wrong, or I am just picking the wrong people to trust, time and time again.
Last week, I got offered a really fantastic opportunity; a great job that I could display my design skills, my efficiency, great customer service skills and my ability to work in a time crunch. All of which haven’t been utilized at the job I previously had (as of today). So I took a hard, long look at what was in front of me. On one hand: I had a secure job, in a great building structure, with people who I have nothing in common with, in an environment that didn’t push deadlines, challenge me whatsoever and take advantage of what I had to offer as a contributing person in society. I didn’t feel that passion and energy, the willingness to LEARN or even the ability to just google something if you had a question (pet peeve I picked up at the HD). In the other: a new job, one that WILL challenge me, put me at a better position for my career in the long run, co-workers with design degrees and networks I’m constantly impressed with. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out what I picked.
The thing is, what I would say is my “hold-up” is that... I get attached to people. I remember what others have done for me to help me and I ALWAYS take that into account. But something else I do take in account and appreciate, are friends who are conscious. I’m not saying you have to be a mind-reader to be my friend, but just someone who is aware.
I respectfully gave my two weeks notice, even though I got offered to start ASAP with my new endeavors. That two weeks was meaningful to me. It was me taking a step back, giving them all I have for 2 weeks, to HELP them. And what happened? I gave my two weeks yesterday, went into work this morning, full-force per usual, and got let go even before a full hour passed.
What a slap in the face. What’s the point of two weeks notice (not the Sandra Bullock film) if you’re just going to force a paper in front of me the next day to sign off on “voluntarily leaving early.” It’s just the epitome of vindictiveness and unprofessionalism & I, for one, am very proud to no longer be associated.
Respectfully yours,
Jessica
Jessica, I am so sorry this happened to you. I was so surprised to hear about this! Who does that? You acted very professionally, and it's disappointing to find out a business is so childish like that!
ReplyDeleteI'm proud of you for taking a position that will help further your career, and also allow you to be more creative.
And PS, it's not that you get attached to people-- you're just a decent human being that displays professionalism. Your kindness and understanding are not weaknesses!
To conclude, you go gurl.
That blows! Well, at least you can know that you did the right thing and you can walk away from the situation without regrets.
ReplyDeleteBut I buried the lead here: congratulations on the new opportunity! You impress me so.