This story seems never-ending. Trying to leave your company can be tough!
... After I told my boss about leaving, I then informed our president and vice president of my decision. They told me they respected my decision but wanted to discuss other options with me (does that mean they don't really respect my decision?). I go to meet with them to discuss their options and they tell me how valuable I am to the company, one of the best employees they've ever had, yadda, yadda (I think this is standard praise when you're about to leave, only it keeps you wondering why you didn't hear it more the whole time you worked there!). And then they say they will do anything to keep me. They offer to raise my salary by at least 25%, cover in-home nanny costs, they will let me work 4 days a week, and 2 of those days can be from home, 2 from the office.
Wow, even for someone who had made a firm decision to leave, that offer really made me think for a second about staying. Then I quickly started thinking about those 2 days a week I'd have to leave my baby with someone else, and the other two days where I'd be stressed at home all day with work, and it instantly made no sense. I am really glad the Lord has been trying to drill this concept into my mind for the past 3 years, otherwise it may have been harder to turn down. Our HR director told me she was really mad at our president because he used to be a bishop and he should support me staying home, lol. Gotta love the Utah workplace--everyone speaks so freely about the Church. However I think it would be better for more women of any faith, if they are able, to stay home with their kids.
When my boss started asking about people we should interview for my position, it really hit me--I'm leaving a part of my identity that I've built up for the past several years (not to mention school that helped me prepare). Even when a company says you're irreplaceable at work, you know you really aren't because eventually they'll find someone to do what you can, or they will learn over time. Though I'm not sad about it and know I'm doing the right thing (and I will be doing some small amounts of consulting for my boss on the side), I feel like I'm learning to transition to a new phase of life.
My countdown is on: 7 weeks left at the office :)
Sunday, September 27, 2009
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7 more weeks and yet another commencement in your life. Shannon, you have prepared so well for this moment. I pray that every day of your new life will be a celebration of all that is most dear...FAMILY!!! You and Mitch are already amazing parents!!!! Love you, Mom
You are a super strong person with all of those offers before you. If there were only more Shannon's in the world.
Wow, that's pretty flattering. And awfully tempting! But I'm impressed with you sticking to your guns. There's lots of time to work...not lots of time to be home with kids and babies. I think you made the right decision! In the mean time, what an ego boost! :)
Hey Shannon. I just called on Friday to resign from my job. Even though I knew I would it's difficult because it has become so much apart of my life. However, I am glad that someone will be able to take my position because finding a job in media is extremely tough right now. Hopefully it will answer someone's prayers like this job was an answer to mine. I can't believe how much pressure they have put on you. Good for you for being an awesome employee! You'll be an awesome mommy as well.
Wow! Tempting offers. How great of you to follow what you think you should do though :-)
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