Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 So I finally submitted my resignation letter last week. Gave 'em three months notice... Just got called in to the Human Resources office. They're giving me three weeks notice. Instead of April 17 as my last day, it's gonna be February 03. Yikes! I've been expedited!! Feels weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) You gave them three (3) months, and they gave you (3) weeks? Seems you're employer is low-classed to me. But, now you can draw unemployment if'n ya wish. Congrats on your retirement Hardpan. Enjoy a life of leisure and enjoy it to the fullest! Edited January 13, 2017 by Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 I shall depart graciously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Congratulations on your retirement. I can understand the gracious depart, no burnt bridges and all......but I'd still be pissed to miss out on 2.25 months worth of regular wages and benefits. Once again, congrats on your retirement.....ENJOY. CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawhorse Kid Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Companies get that way when employee's don't play their game. My wife once gave her boss two week's.....she replied "You can leave now" Have fun sleeping in . ...... Gave 'em three months notice............. They're giving me three weeks notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Take it as a gift! Congratulations. Enjoy the rest of your life! 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Why not just leave now? Use any vacation time you have, and tell'em to 'KMA' as you walk through the door for the last time. OLG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben McCoy Rankin # 34239 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Why not just leave now? Use any vacation time you have, and tell'em to 'KMA' as you walk through the door for the last time. OLG What he said!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Congratulations! You'll do fine and forget about work in due time just like I did.....in about 5 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Congratulation!! Just give em that smile as you head out the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) Yep the bigger the grin the more worried your soon to be former management will be. Edited January 14, 2017 by Sedalia Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffield, SASS #23454 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Congratulations! Welcome to "Six Saturdays and one Sunday in every week." Now you can draw unemployment and plan the rest of your life in a stress free environment. For your vacation this year, check out the thread on BLACK GOLD on the wire and join us there. Duffield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) You'll be surprised how quickly you adapt to being retired. I found that I have things I've wanted to do but never had time for.... so many that I still don't have time for all of them. Come see me in Arizona. I'll make a believer out of you. Edited January 14, 2017 by Forty Rod SASS 3935 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Ya mean yer not gonna say, "Take this job and shove it"???? Aww c'mon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 If I had given 3 months notice (heck of a long notice if you want my opinion, which you likely don't) and got hauled in and given three weeks, I would have told 'em, "OK, if you are going to play games, I'm out of here. Send my check within 3 days." Then packed up and walked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago kidd Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 just hold your head up high walk away with class,they will miss you.im sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Howdy, Look. Ya gotta have time to plan a goin out and not comin back party. Turn off ur larm clock. Feels so good. I have no idea how I ever found 40 hour a week to work. And being able to shop saves SO much money. My last bargain was a $3 item for 59 cents. There are dollar store that actually sell stuff for a dollar. Its amazing what they sell there. And NOT the dollar store that sells stuff for 4-5 bucks. If you don't have a van or mini van or truck, you should get one. Best combo is a van and a sports car. ymmv. Best CR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Hardpan!! You worked faithfully and they decide to pull the rug out from under you! Work out the three weeks, grab your dismissal papers and go directly to the unemployment office!! File for benefits and use them as you see fit. They could have paid you more if they weren't required to pay unemployment insurance on your behalf. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO THAT BENEFIT!! You paid for it, despite what ANYONE tells you to the contrary, and if you played by the rules you should be paid recompense!! Nod and smile as you leave and giggle all of the way to the Unemployment Office!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Congratulations! You'll do fine and forget about work in due time just like I did.....in about 5 seconds. It took me near two weeks to forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 If I had given 3 months notice (heck of a long notice if you want my opinion, which you likely don't) and got hauled in and given three weeks, I would have told 'em, "OK, if you are going to play games, I'm out of here. Send my check within 3 days." Then packed up and walked out. +100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Hardpan!! You worked faithfully and they decide to pull the rug out from under you! Work out the three weeks, grab your dismissal papers and go directly to the unemployment office!! File for benefits and use them as you see fit. They could have paid you more if they weren't required to pay unemployment insurance on your behalf. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO THAT BENEFIT!! You paid for it, despite what ANYONE tells you to the contrary, and if you played by the rules you should be paid recompense!! Nod and smile as you leave and giggle all of the way to the Unemployment Office!!! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 You gave them three (3) months, and they gave you (3) weeks? Seems you're employer is low-classed to me. But, now you can draw unemployment if'n ya wish. Congrats on your retirement Hardpan. Enjoy a life of leisure and enjoy it to the fullest! +1!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 +1!!! make that +2!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Some companies perform classified work. In so doing, once an employee is going to leave the company, the company gets them out the door quickly. Your dismissal should warrant your unemployment benefits so take advantage of them, plain and simple. Congratulations on your retirement. I think you will enjoy it just as well on Feb 3 as you would on April 17. ..........Widder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I would make it a very casual 3 weeks and once Feb. 3rd arrived I would depart smiling and not look back. I would also change my phone number. Congrats, Hardpan! Looking forward is much better than looking back. It's easier on your neck and you don't trip as much... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Where I worked, your manager and security guard would watch you pack your personal items and then the guard would walk you to your vehicle. Somewhere between a dishonable discharge ceremony and facing a firing squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Hardpan: I'm in Ontario, Canada, so our employment laws are likely different. That said, here in Ontario, Canada, the circumstances of your leaving, could be construed as a firing. Here, if your labour lawyer gets involved, you may get a very hefty pay-out for every year you were with the company. Food for thought. In any case, enjoy your retirement, but if mine is any indication, you'll be busier than ever!! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Congratulations HC on your very soon well deserved retirement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tascosa, SASS# 24838 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Why not just leave now? Use any vacation time you have, and tell'em to 'KMA' as you walk through the door for the last time. OLG I second what Lumpy said. The hell with gracious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Wyatt Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Work the three weeks and get your unemployment. You earned it. But don't work hard. Give your boss a one fingered salute as you leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Hair, SASS #29557 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 The only problem with retirement is that ever increasing honey-do-list! Otherwise, ENJOY IT, YOU DESERVE IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Where I worked, your manager and security guard would watch you pack your personal items and then the guard would walk you to your vehicle. Somewhere between a dishonable discharge ceremony and facing a firing squad. I have seen this many times and with really good people that were dedicated employees. It's a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I turned in two weeks one time and was told to leave right away. I figured the guy was po'd and maybe I'd lose some pay between my start date at the other job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I have seen this many times and with really good people that were dedicated employees. It's a shame. Where I work it's almost a matter of process. Whether you retire or are laid-off, the process is the same. The reason is they want to make sure you aren't leaving with any sensitive information that can be used against the company like competitive information, trade secrets etc. It sounds harsh but I understand why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) Hardpan you could always pull what's know as a Ballard where I work. Named after the person that did the below. Person that was training me on a system went to lunch one day. About 2 hours later we got a call from HR letting us know he had resigned effectively immediately. Seems he stopped by HR after lunch and turned in his badge and key. He didn't take anything from his desk and even left a light jacket hanging on the coat rack. I shared an office with the guy and was just as surprised as everyone else that I worked with. IT came an collected his computer and we boxed up anything we though was a personal item from his desk. After not hearing nary a word for two months we donated the box to a local thrift store. A little over a month after that he sent a co-worker a message asking for his stuff to be mailed to an address out of state. When told is was all given away he was a little angry. We all decided it was his fault as we had no way to contact him. Just don't do what he did outside of work. The same day he left he had his wife served with divorce papers. Couple of people that knew her well said she was so shocked at the notification she was speechless. Seems he hid everything from her as well as us. About 6 months later we found out that he had run off with his high school sweetheart to Alabama. Edited January 14, 2017 by Sedalia Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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