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ogoyette
01-30-2008, 01:29 PM
I got what I thought was my dream job in September; and for all intents and purposes, it was a great first job to get since I moved across the country. However, it's taken a sharp nose-dive and I feel it's time to move on (low morale, a significant amount of overtime, crazy boss, the possibility of the company going under).

The problem is, my boss is very two-faced, and I know if I resign she'll make me out to be the bad guy. I'm currently interviewing for new jobs and taking a personal day this week to go out on several interviews at once, hopefully one of which will result in an offer. Without saying that I'm taking a new/better job, I feel that I can resign on the fact that I'm still a full time student and need the time to focus on school (I can balance both on a 40-hour week, but we're talking 50-60 hours at this job and no weekends). How can I best approach the situation? Also, how can I make it seem as though I didn't use my day off to search for new jobs (I said I have a family emergency as it was the only way I would be allowed to use one of my vacay days).

paiger81
01-30-2008, 04:16 PM
First off, you don't have to justify taking off a vaca day. If you say a family emergency, then leave it at that. If anyone asks anything more afterwards, just say 'it has been resolved'. It really is none of their business.

As for repercussions from your boss, how large is your company? I'm just starting to look for other jobs and I've got a coworker who is willing to be a reference so my boss doesn't have to know yet. If I get an offer, then I'll let my boss know, until then, it's being kept quiet. I know my work speaks for itself, so I'm not too worried.

ogoyette
01-30-2008, 04:22 PM
Thanks, Paige. The problem is my company is small (10 ppl) so everyone is way far up everyone else's business, and even though we get vacay/sick days, we're not really allowed to use them. It's such a nightmare (hence why I'm leaving after five months). I'm not so concerned about getting a recommendation (I'm a freelance writer who uses 9-5s to pay the bills), but I'm just nervous about the hellish experience of quitting in general.

paiger81
01-30-2008, 04:54 PM
Been there, so I know how you feel. It sucks when it's happening, but you learn to move on :) and in a few years, you'll laugh.