I just quit my job 10 minutes ago...

slubu · 07-17-2006, 11:12 AM

You would think you'd be very happy, but what a horrible feeling. The firm was nothing but great to me, they loved me, offered me a substantial raise, etc. Just couldn't match my new offer. I feel like I just dumped a girl.

nmulax · 07-17-2006, 11:16 AM

Well; if you have nothing but great experiences with them, it's understandable that you're upset to be leaving. At the same time, you have to do what's best for you. Who knows, if you leave on good terms there's always to posibilty you could work with them in the future.

Congrats on the new job.

ase2dais · 07-17-2006, 11:16 AM

sometimes its not all about money, but hey if its substantial why not!

magmd · 07-17-2006, 11:24 AM

You have to do what is right for you. Whether it is just plain $$ or even just a better opportunity. You can always look fondly at that experience. And yes...as stated about, if you left on good terms, maybe at one you point you could return commanding a higher salary or position.

But then again...you might also fall in love with your new place. Congrats

Sedan_Clan · 07-17-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by magmd

You have to do what is right for you. Whether it is just plain $$ or even just a better opportunity. You can always look fondly at that experience. And yes...as stated about, if you left on good terms, maybe at one you point you could return commanding a higher salary or position.

But then again...you might also fall in love with your new place. Congrats

+15

bavarian19 · 07-17-2006, 11:32 AM

Keep your head up. As posters have stated, hopefully its not just the money thats making you leave. But if you were not getting paid enough to live in a high cost area, then I could understand...

I actually left a field of higher paying jobs to go to one I enjoyed much more, and did take a hit salary wise. But Im also one of the few that can honestly say I love my job!!!

slubu · 07-17-2006, 11:39 AM

No it wasn't the money in the end. When I first told them about my new offer, they came back with a 20k raise, and I was basically shocked. They said they really didn't want me to leave.

That's why I feel bad, because aside from the money, the new firm is much more recognized in my field, so it would be much easier to advance my career. That's why I feel bad, because it's something they can never match.

slubu · 07-17-2006, 11:39 AM

On a side note, I do want to get my boss a gift for giving me the opportunity to work with him...any ideas?

bavarian19 · 07-17-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by slubu

On a side note, I do want to get my boss a gift for giving me the opportunity to work with him...any ideas?

E90

j/k

MrSilver · 07-17-2006, 11:46 AM

What field are you in?

slubu · 07-17-2006, 11:47 AM

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What field are you in?

Attorney.

MrSilver · 07-17-2006, 11:48 AM

Same...

What area of practice?

slubu · 07-17-2006, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

E90

j/k

Hahah

Asiann · 07-17-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by slubu

On a side note, I do want to get my boss a gift for giving me the opportunity to work with him...any ideas?

Maybe take him and his wife out to dinner to show your appreciation.

flush01 · 07-17-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by slubu

No it wasn't the money in the end. When I first told them about my new offer, they came back with a 20k raise, and I was basically shocked. They said they really didn't want me to leave.

That's why I feel bad, because aside from the money, the new firm is much more recognized in my field, so it would be much easier to advance my career. That's why I feel bad, because it's something they can never match.

so why did you left if they gave you 20k more then what you asked ?

Jay_328 · 07-17-2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by flush01

so why did you left if they gave you 20k more then what you asked ?

read his quote again. He already answered your question.

tl_boy · 07-17-2006, 06:39 PM

Wow. Hope you made the right decision. I'm firing someone in 10 minutes, what a coincidence.

slubu · 07-17-2006, 07:15 PM

Holy crap, they just informally offered to match my other offer. Sadly it's not the money.

Asiann · 07-17-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by slubu

Holy crap, they just informally offered to match my other offer. Sadly it's not the money.

There is no room for advancement in the first job?

slubu · 07-17-2006, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Asiann

There is no room for advancement in the first job?

There is...but I can do moreso with the other job in terms of leaping to another place afterwards.

Asiann · 07-17-2006, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by slubu

There is...but I can do moreso with the other job in terms of leaping to another place afterwards.

I see. Well you gotta sometimes do things you might not want to do but necessary.

ages944 · 07-18-2006, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by slubu

On a side note, I do want to get my boss a gift for giving me the opportunity to work with him...any ideas?

lawsuit?

j/k sorry, couldn't help it

seriously though. Congrats on the new job.

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bavarian19 General 547 Rep 18,849 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Keep your head up. As posters have stated, hopefully its not just the money thats making you leave. But if you were not getting paid enough to live in a high cost area, then I could understand... I actually left a field of higher paying jobs to go to one I enjoyed much more, and did take a hit salary wise. But Im also one of the few that can honestly say I love my job!!!
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slubu Never Go Full Retard 188 Rep 1,851 Posts Drives: White Lightning Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Agrestic iTrader: (2)	No it wasn't the money in the end. When I first told them about my new offer, they came back with a 20k raise, and I was basically shocked. They said they really didn't want me to leave. That's why I feel bad, because aside from the money, the new firm is much more recognized in my field, so it would be much easier to advance my career. That's why I feel bad, because it's something they can never match. __________________ 2008 335i
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slubu Never Go Full Retard 188 Rep 1,851 Posts Drives: White Lightning Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Agrestic iTrader: (2)	Holy crap, they just informally offered to match my other offer. Sadly it's not the money. __________________ 2008 335i
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