What a wonderful and productive weekend!!!

catwoman

Cathlete
For any of you who saw my post last week about my coworker, let me just say that I decided to quit my job last week. I haven't put in my notice, yet, but I'm actively seeking new employment. Last week was one of those times when all the stars and planets lined up just right to show me that I no longer belong where I am working. They don't appreciate me, and my boss's apparently don't respect me. This baffles me because I am such a devoted and hard-working person; someone who actually uses her brain to do her job; who is proactive and an excellent problem-solver. The only thing I can think of is that the other admin in my department has been tarnishing my name in order to get my job. She's made it no secret that she wants it, I just hadn't realized until this week what she was doing behind my back to take it from me.

But, it's no bother. It's time for me to move on. My intuition tells me so and I just don't "feel" that I should be there any longer. Does that make sense? I can just sense that there is a better opportunity for me somewhere else and that my time with Thomson (RCA) is done.

So, I spent the better part of the weekend crafting cover letters, emails to old professional contacts, correspondence to my contacts with employment agencies, and my resume. I think I spent about 10-12 hours writing and submitting my resume to all sorts of companies. I'm whooped! But I feel so content and satisfied with my weekend accomplishment.

Tomorrow starts a new chapter in my life: I start living for me from now on. My job is not my life, and any employer who thinks it is, is not one I want to continue working for. Work to live -- don't live to work!

I hope you all had wonderful weekends, too! And, I hope you all wake up tomorrow and say, "It's going to be a wonderful week!"
 
Wow, that must have been a hard choice to make! How did they take the news? Were they shocked?
I am sure you will find employment soon. And if not, enjoy a little time off.
Lori:)
 
Hi, Lori.

I haven't told them, yet. I made the decision to quit, now I am seeking a new job. Once I find a new job, I'll happily turn my notice in (with a huge smile on my face). I'm going to make sure my ducks are all lined up before breaking the news, though.

I definitely think people are going to notice a change tomorrow. For one, I will no longer get to work an hour early. They'll get my tush in my chair at 8:00 and no earlier. People won't be used to that. But, oh well. I'm going to start working out for that extra hour in the morning -- you know, take the time for me! I know that at least I will appreciate it!
 
I admire your attitude, Catwoman. Instead of sitting back and letting those people at work get to you, you're putting your money where your mouth is. You deserve to be somewhere where you're appreciated and kept challenged. With all the work you did this weekend, I'm sure you'll have something lined up real soon.
 
Catwoman-

Good for you!!! I'm sure you will have no problem finding a better position in a company that will truly appreciate all that you have to offer (which sounds like a lot!;) ) Good luck with this next chapter in your life!
 
Congrats! You sound so positive. I'm sure you will succeed. As someone who has HOPPED a lot... I know your attitude will shine through.

Congrats and keep us posted.
 
Good for you Catwoman! These things have a way of working out for the best and I'm sure you're moving on to something better then what you came from! Good luck and have a wonderful week!! :)

Jo
 
You have a great positive attitude! All your hard work over the weekend will certainly pay off and you will find a better employer to work for, you will be such an asset to an employer who will appreciate your hard work and dedication!
Good for you!
Charlotte~~
 
Good for you, Catwoman! Best of luck in your job search! :)

~Wendy~

I smoked my last cigarette on March 17, 2004 at 10:00 pm!

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"My job is not my life, and any employer who thinks it is, is not one I want to continue working for. Work to live -- don't live to work!"

I know what you mean about this. When my position was eliminated at my last employer, I was working with an outplacement service. My counsellor advised against my telling prospective employers that I was the mother of a young child. My feeling about that was that I was going to be totally upfront with that from the start, because having a life outside of my job was very important to me and I wouldn't want it to become an issue after I was hired some place.

As it turned out, I got my current job without even being interviewed (just from my resume). And as luck would have it, they're the most family-friendly organization I know of in the area. With the possible exception of the Fisher-Price headquarters. But they weren't hiring at the time...

Good luck in your search, Catwoman. Don't get discouraged if it takes longer than you think it will. Job-hunting can sometimes do a heckuva job on your confidence. You should register with some local head-hunters. That's how I got my current job. Also, Monster.com gives a lot of good advice for preparing for interviews. Before you go on interviews, practice, practice, practice your answers to common questions. Most likely, they won't ask them, but at least you won't feel unprepared.
 
I saw your post last week and I'm real hppy to see this new one. YOU GO GIRL! You are doing absolutely the right thing. You owe that compaany nothing. You must look out for yourself and you had completely reached the end of the road with them. They were offering you no more room to grow and were stifling you, not to mention totally disrespecting you. I say, get out now.

Clare
 
What a fabulous attitude Cat! You are handling this so proactively and it's just fabulous. Any new company will be very lucky to have you!

Let us know how it goes!

-Nancy
 

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