I hate my job!

[Diomedes]

I can work immediately as a laborer/apprentice carpenter with either of a couple friends who have already offered, and will probably do that at first.  In fact, I may do that for permanent, and leave the office behind.  I hate these people with a dangerous passion.  They are for the most part a bunch of worthless scumbags.  The line workers are normal folks, but with each level up the hierarchy you go, the people get worse and worse.  I don't want to be around them or answer to them anymore.  It's one thing to opt out of consumerist corporate culture in your life, but so long as you work for one of those places, you're still part of the problem.  I'm ashamed to tell my friends what I do and who I work for, and that's not good for mental health.

My old lady is a Nurse..between her salary and whatever I make on my own we'll be fine.  But no, I don't really know what I'm going to do.   Eventually, I'll have my own business again...I was once the proprietor of a small service company that did very well until I got bored of it and sold.  Never realized what I had going or how much I loved it.  So maybe after a few years learning an actual trade, I can set myself up again. 

I'm practically quivering in anticipation of getting out of this office.  I remember the countdown number being 232.  Today, it's 3.

[Zanshin]

That has to feel amazing.  Good luck.  I'm jealous, but not in a sinister way.

[mussa]

good stuff Dio, do what you love man. 

[Sgt PSN]

Dio =

[mussa]

i was thinking more along the lines of =

[Zanshin]

So, Dio...how'd the resignation go?  Was it everything you'd hoped it would be?

[Diomedes]

Haven't made it yet.  Bonus deposit has been made, but I'm waiting until it's fully cleared...as I understand it, Direct Depositors have a window during which they can pull back an deposit.  The money is mine by rights, but these motherfargers are capable of anything.  So I'm waiting a day or two.

The waiting is killing me...

I did however write the letter.  Very simple, not trying to make some kind of point.  The timing says enough.

[Seabiscuit36]

Dio, once the money's in there they cant take it back.  Hell get the cash or transfer it into another checking.  Either way congrats for making it to this point

[Diomedes]

Call it paranoia then, but I've been told they have the ability to reverse a deposit within a certain time period.   Until I see it has fully cleared into my account, and is no longer in "pending" status, I'm sitting tight.

Thanks.  It's a miracle on the order of virgin birth I haven't blown up so far.

Just yesterday we had our yearly reviews.  I got a "meets expectations," which modifies my bonus payout by -4%.  That's right...I met expectations, and was rewarded for that by getting only 96% of my bonus.  It's not a material amount, and I don't really care because I'm leaving, but it's still insulting.  I busted my balls last year implementing SAP, working all kinds of late nights and weekends, etc.  Scumbags.

[Susquehanna Birder]

Sounds like a charming group.

And you are right about reversing the direct deposit. The window is 5 banking days. Probably the best thing to do is to stash the money in another account (if you can). Then if they try to do the reversal, it won't be there...and they'll have to try and get their money through other legal measures.

[Butchers Bill]

Thanks.  It's a miracle on the order of virgin birth I haven't blown up so far.

Ha!  That actually made me LOL.

I know exactly how you feel.  I did what you are about to do 6 weeks ago and loved every second of it.  I hope you do to!

[Sgt PSN]

Call it paranoia then, but I've been told they have the ability to reverse a deposit within a certain time period.   Until I see it has fully cleared into my account, and is no longer in "pending" status, I'm sitting tight.

Thanks.  It's a miracle on the order of virgin birth I haven't blown up so far.

Just yesterday we had our yearly reviews.  I got a "meets expectations," which modifies my bonus payout by -4%.  That's right...I met expectations, and was rewarded for that by getting only 96% of my bonus.  It's not a material amount, and I don't really care because I'm leaving, but it's still insulting.  I busted my balls last year implementing SAP, working all kinds of late nights and weekends, posting on this message board and playing online chess.  Scumbags.

Meanwhile.........my parade just got pissed on and I was told that I am not going to be moving back up to Philly.  Civilian life sounds a little better and better with each passing day.  The job security may not be there and the benefits may not be as great to start out but at least it puts me back in control of my life again. 

[Father Demon]

Don't kid yourself.  There is no control of your own life as long as long as you need to work.

[Diomedes]

I think I'm gonna quit today.  Others have done so as well...there is no way they can get away with taking my money..no way they actually reverse the withdrawal.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

I think I'm gonna quit today.  Others have done so as well...there is no way they can get away with taking my money..no way they actually reverse the withdrawal.

Enjoy yourself.