Anyone ever burnt bridges on the way out? Let hear it...
So I've officially accepted a position with a BB's IBD, but due to scheduleing and paperwork I don't expect to start prior to March.
In the mean time I'm going out of my skull at my current ER position. I don't want to take a month off in between gigs, and being my cautious self I don't want to drop that I'm planning on leaving yet, just in case something goes wrong prior to actually starting.
Basically, it's beautiful to be sitting here knowing that I'm done before we get hit with the next big reporting season, and I'm looking forward to giving notice to see if they throw me out or want me to stay and train my replacement. On the other hand it's killing me to wait and keep grinding on the models. Worried I might rage quit next time I get asked to do something stupid.
Currently, I'm fantasizing about different ways to quit, wordings for the final email etc.. Anyone ever quit in a great way? company wide email about someone having an affair or calling the boss out on the way down the elevator?






Company going to have an ER
Company going to have an ER job opening? NYC? Hit me up, you can start training me asap ;) ...seriously
edit: Calgary? Boo! If you want to burn bridges just hop into the office and say, hey guys I'm quitting. If you do care, email to boss, thank you email to team, print email and hand to boss.
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Do it with class. Two weeks
Do it with class. Two weeks notice and a nice email to your group. Unless you just hated the place all along.
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No hate for the company, and
No hate for the company, and my analyst has been good to me so I really don't want to hamstring the guy. I just want my paperwork to come through so I can get on with my new role. Its the waiting that kills me. Last job I left I was in the office till 7:00 pm on the last day of my two weeks when the boys had started my going away party at 12:00.
Long story short, I've been so boring when I quit that I'm hoping someone will have some good burn the bridges stories.
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When Scarface quits in 'Half
When Scarface quits in 'Half Baked', DO IT!!!!
Get some rum and a Hawaiian shirt, start drinking on the last day. If you bring for everyone, they'll love you for it. I got my last boss hammered the day before I put my two weeks. I've personally never burned a bridge, but I did just stop showing up to one job.
Seriously though, don't burn the bridge, you don't want it coming back to haunt you
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Going out with a bang would
Going out with a bang would definitely feel good for awhile but since you mentioned that the company has been relatively good to you I think you will find that treating people with the dignity and respect that they deserve will serve you much better off in the long run. Cant you just use some vacation days and/or slack off a bit.
I walked out!
I walked out!
Ever see a guy say good-bye to a shoe?
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Will you be getting a bonus
Will you be getting a bonus soon? Probably best to have that clear and then quit. But since you like the company and your analyst give two weeks once the bonus hits.
My previous job I saw a few co-workers go out with a bang. A few deparment wide emails sent out (one told the entire department to follow him and quit) also saw a heated exhange between management and an employee which basically ended with "fuck you I quit".
When i quit i asked my boss
When i quit i asked my boss to come into the conference room, told him about the offer i had and he was extremely understanding with it. We had a great relationship (still do) and he understood this was a far better option for me. Told me to take my laptop and phone in case he needed any help, kept me getting paid for 3 weeks while i was relaxing on the rooftop pool of my apt. Had a 2 week break after that to move to my new city, so relaxing to have no stress and no obligations. Don't burn any bridges, never know when you'll need a solid rec.
There was a back office girl
There was a back office girl that went on three months stress disability, came back for a day, took two weeks vacation, then gave notice. Turned out she had accepted a job in another back office, wanted to test the waters and so worked through her probation at the new shop before quitting the old. I don't think it turned out well for her, sounded like disability leave got clawed back.
I've also heard about a woman that got sued and settled after she deleted some proprietary company data from the server when she left, so that's no good.
Last place I left, when I told my boss that I was leaving, he told me not to tell anyone else, had the President of the firm call me (regional boutique) and offer me an interest free loan to buy company stock. I don't regret leaving that place, but I didn't have fun on the way out. Certainly did cut back my hours though.
Read How to Win Friends and
Read How to Win Friends and Influence People. No matter what you tell people, they won't blame themselves. There is no use going out with a bang, you only cut off your nose to spite your face. Granted, I wish I could get some people to appreciate how little I appreciate them, however, it is no use.
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I'm sure most people will
I'm sure most people will disagree with me, but I feel like a position like that deserves more than two weeks notice. They can't hire somebody to start in 2 weeks, much less have you train them. I've always felt like that rule is more for unskilled jobs (less than $15/hour).
I would try to let them know a couple months ahead of time when I planned on leaving. That gives the company ample time to prepare for it. Again, I'm sure many people would disagree with me, but as long as you have a good relationship with your analyst, the more advanced notice you can give, the better in my opinion.
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