neohic Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Just wrote my letter of resignation and I think I'm already over it. I've been working in education at a technical college for the last seven years and it's been time to move on for the last couple years now. Things have gotten sour in my department, the students just aren't what they were, and I'm tired of cleaning up after those who either don't care about what they're doing or why they're in school. I really should've done this over last summer when it would've been convenient for the rest of the world, but this really isn't about them though, is it? This is about keeping my sanity and leaving when it makes the most sense to do so for me at this point. What's next? Before I started at the college, I worked in fabrication and repair. I loved it! The problem came in that it was a small shop and I was working for the boss and the boss's son... and I was never right regardless of who I listened to. Then I changed gears to work in the same welding department that I was a student of in 2005. Fast forward to now and I'm just barely happy enough to be moving back into the working side of my industry. Working for a small shop?... never again... too many family drama. Working for the state?... never again.. too much bureaucracy. For now, I'm just a welder on a shop floor building bridges. I think I'm looking forward to it?... the jury still out. For now I think I'm more happy about just taking care of myself and giving my wife a much needed break from listening to my nightly complaints. Anyhow... I digress. You could just about check the scoreboard on how well I am with change, but lately I don't think I can get enough of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Change is difficult but will ultimately prove beneficial. I'm sure you made the right decision, good luck. Now others can appreciate your exceptional welds, not just us. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc. Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hope the change is a good one. At least the commute to the bridge shop is a short one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 colorado!! :D it's been said that having a job that makes you happy is important, I've found the important thing is to have a job that doesn't make you mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Good luck with the change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black89Comanche Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 good luck, I'm sure everything will workout in the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 You're a skilled and talented guy Ben, but I think you're stifled up there and limited creatively. It's probably time to relocate to an area where you can write your own ticket once the word of your work gets out. Colorado comes to mind.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I resigned from the utility field at the end of September, I had put in 7 long years as well. I took the opportunity to do a 180 in my career path and moved into a banking position. I feel much happier and my wife has noticed I am less grumpy. Sometimes change is good ;) No matter what you find yourself doing I have no doubt you'll do great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Thanks, fellas. The company I'm moving over to actually has a plant just outside of Denver. No welding is done there, but it could turn into a temporary solution when the time comes. Big day today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Hope all goes well! Heck you could walk to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hu... well that was kinda fun. After I handed in my walkin' papers I started honestly answering the typical hallway question from everyone of "Hey! How's it going today?!" with "Great! I just quit!" that was followed up with the same shocked look over and over. Couple people didn't even believe me. Still not completely happy with my decision, but that shop is clearly too small for the three of us who are supposed to be running it. Last day is next Thursday. After that, all I worry about it me. Thanks again, all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrawombat Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Congrats on the new position - I hope it's what you're looking for. If it doesn't work out, there's always something else out there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjrev10 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hu... well that was kinda fun. After I handed in my walkin' papers I started honestly answering the typical hallway question from everyone of "Hey! How's it going today?!" with "Great! I just quit!" that was followed up with the same shocked look over and over. Couple people didn't even believe me. Still not completely happy with my decision, but that shop is clearly too small for the three of us who are supposed to be running it. Last day is next Thursday. After that, all I worry about it me. Thanks again, all. Gotta take care of #1.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Congrats Ben! Nice short drive to work followed by an honest days work will probably be just what the doctor ordered. Rob :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 i quit my job back in july, actually a day after my birthday. best decision i have made. I was neck deep in a project with no end in sight and just had enough. granted i had a job offer already so it made the decision slightly easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Four days left to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Where is the party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 The party is in the employee lounge on Thursday at 1:00. Open door for anyone who wants to stop by for a cookie... or cake?... I'm not really sure what to expect. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I would say, "Best of luck to you," but we make our own luck so you don't need any more from me. A great many years ago, the first boss I worked for after getting my degree told me that one decision never matters in life. What matters is that, once you make a decision, you have to make all your subsequent decisions support that one. If you can do that consistently, you'll have it made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Circling the drain a little faster today! Thursday I wrap things up at the school and I just got word on my start date for the next job... Friday. Might as well strike while the iron is hot! :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 Hu... Well, can't say that I went out the way I wanted. It's over now though. Onward and upward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc. Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 How did you go out compared to how you wanted to go out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 Some things were said that I thought were over with. A fellow employee I've shared words with in the past apparently wanted to end things trying to twist the knife one last time rather than leaving past conversations remaining as such. There was an all too familiar silent treatment all morning, good performance in front of other school workers at the going away party, then a few snide comments, all followed up with just slipping away without at least a professional hand shake or "good luck". It's sad when I've been passing people in the halls and hearing the same comment of "I understand... I couldn't work with him either". Funny how things work out, eh? Up and coming young guy tries to make a difference for the better only to get shut down over and over by someone who's too comfortable in their position and isn't thought highly or respected by so many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 ^^ seems like a good thing that you're leaving , must have been a toxic workplace . Best of luck to you Ben . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrawombat Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 It only takes one bad apple to spoil the lot. I'm dealing with a very similar situation at my current place of employment where there has been a steady decline in morale followed by an unusually high turnover rate that is typically only observed in the retail store industry. Frivolous policies and procedures have been put into place that are supposedly there to protect employee well-being and to help create a more efficient work-flow. It's basically one man's idea on how a company should be run and it's his way or "don't let the door hit you on the way out." This man touts that he has decades of experience running international, multi-billion dollar corporations yet he somehow is unable to manage a small business of 60 employees. He's incredibly difficult to work with and he demands that everything must go through him before it is approved, but he's not able to approve anything in a timely manner - he's a complete bottleneck to the company. The best part is that has convinced the owners of the company that he is not the rotten apple, but others within the company (I'm sure myself is included since I butt heads with him on a regular basis) are bringing down morale. Be fortunate that you've found something else to move on to. I haven't been so lucky yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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