New job update

Things are getting exciting on the job change front. I have a good chance of getting an offer today or tomorrow. If that happens, I may be giving my 2 week resignation notice this week! I will be dying to do it on Thursday because I want my last day here to be March 13, and that will be exactly 2 weeks. But, then I’ll never know what my annual raise/bonus would have been since those are supposed to be coming out in March.

Do I wait until March to get my raise/bonus or just run? If I am informed of my higher salary in March, then I’ll have better salary negotiations going forward. Of course, it might not be significantly higher. I DESERVE a raise after this hellish year, but every other year at this time, I’ve just gotten the typical cost of living increase, a $2500 bonus, and a stock incentive. The stock incentive will be worthless, but the bonus would be nice . . .

What to do?? I already told the new company that I would be available after the 13^th.

It’s fun and exciting to think about all these possibilities. I enjoy thinking about that moment when I tell my boss I'm OUT! But, what I really need to do is just chill for now because even if they offer me the job today, we might need to negotiate. Then, I would need the offer in writing in hand before I jump ship. So, I may have another whole week before I need to officially give my notice.

I’ll keep you guys posted!

Comments

[CookieGirl]

Hello Michelle! Popping in to say I am thinking of you and was in almost the exact same situation before quitting to do grad school full time. I knew a raise was coming up - I also knew I was in completely the wrong industry, and the day to day had become absolute hell. To top it off, my boss knew I was unhappy, and he and his management cronies had basically ceased communication with me regarding anything important. It was time to bolt!! Make the choice that makes you smile the most when thinking about it. Love to you. -CG