Comments on: Resigning on Good Terms http://cashmoneylife.com/2009/04/28/resigning-on-good-terms/ Money Management, Small Business, Career Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:55 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: ScrapperMom http://cashmoneylife.com/2009/04/28/resigning-on-good-terms/comment-page-1/#comment-18097 ScrapperMom Tue, 12 May 2009 01:43:13 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1559#comment-18097 I had a similar experience but had hoped to be able to continue with my company after my children were born on a part-time or WAH basis. Fortunately an old friend contacted me just two weeks before I was set to return to work and offered me an opportunity to work at home indefinitely part time. My boss was very understanding, as he was not able and/or willing? to let me work from home for the length of time that would have been agreeable to me so understood my desire to jump at the present opportunity. His wife stayed home with both their children when they were young. As you may have noticed in my other comment, I have since been laid off. My new boss was not able to maintain the level of work we had enjoyed for almost 2 years and had to close his business. Fortunately, our industry is busy and he was able to get a job with an old employer. I could probably also get one (40hrs in the office), but at this point I am happy to stay home and we are able to live on one income. I have maintained a good relationship with my former boss (prior to having children) and have set up a contract to work for them on a part time basis. I have yet to pursue that work while the 2nd is so young and I am busy getting use to being a mom of 2. Thankfully there are some options if I find the time or desire to do some work in my field with old jobs, bosses and companies. Contacts are great to have and I have found that people who know you are much more willing to give you the freedom to work at home. Luckily in my field it is easy to work from home (if you can find the time!) I had a similar experience but had hoped to be able to continue with my company after my children were born on a part-time or WAH basis. Fortunately an old friend contacted me just two weeks before I was set to return to work and offered me an opportunity to work at home indefinitely part time. My boss was very understanding, as he was not able and/or willing? to let me work from home for the length of time that would have been agreeable to me so understood my desire to jump at the present opportunity. His wife stayed home with both their children when they were young.

As you may have noticed in my other comment, I have since been laid off. My new boss was not able to maintain the level of work we had enjoyed for almost 2 years and had to close his business. Fortunately, our industry is busy and he was able to get a job with an old employer. I could probably also get one (40hrs in the office), but at this point I am happy to stay home and we are able to live on one income.

I have maintained a good relationship with my former boss (prior to having children) and have set up a contract to work for them on a part time basis. I have yet to pursue that work while the 2nd is so young and I am busy getting use to being a mom of 2. Thankfully there are some options if I find the time or desire to do some work in my field with old jobs, bosses and companies. Contacts are great to have and I have found that people who know you are much more willing to give you the freedom to work at home. Luckily in my field it is easy to work from home (if you can find the time!)

]]> By: Ben http://cashmoneylife.com/2009/04/28/resigning-on-good-terms/comment-page-1/#comment-18032 Ben Thu, 07 May 2009 05:33:45 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1559#comment-18032 congrats to your wife. My wife decided to stay at home with our kids and just last night she told me it's the best decision she's ever made... other than marrying me of course! seriously though, that's awesome that she'll have time to spend with the baby. congrats to your wife. My wife decided to stay at home with our kids and just last night she told me it’s the best decision she’s ever made… other than marrying me of course!

seriously though, that’s awesome that she’ll have time to spend with the baby.

]]> By: Patrick http://cashmoneylife.com/2009/04/28/resigning-on-good-terms/comment-page-1/#comment-17976 Patrick Mon, 04 May 2009 11:35:58 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1559#comment-17976 <strong>Plonkee: </strong>We thought about that, but once we found out that her maternity leave was unpaid, we decided it was best to give her company plenty of notice so they could find a replacement for her. It's better to leave on good terms and help the company make the transition. :-) Plonkee: We thought about that, but once we found out that her maternity leave was unpaid, we decided it was best to give her company plenty of notice so they could find a replacement for her. It’s better to leave on good terms and help the company make the transition. :-)

]]> By: plonkee http://cashmoneylife.com/2009/04/28/resigning-on-good-terms/comment-page-1/#comment-17972 plonkee Mon, 04 May 2009 08:31:06 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1559#comment-17972 All good advice, although I admit that I was surprised that she resigned. I guess we have much better maternity benefits over here. If you're planning on being a SAHM, then you're much better off financially not resigning until the end of your maternity leave, as the first 9 months are partially paid (the final 3 months are unpaid). If you resign, you'll miss out on this money. And before anyone say that it's expensive to companies, or whatever, it's a level playing field for everyone, and more than half of all new mothers return to work either part-time or full-time. All good advice, although I admit that I was surprised that she resigned. I guess we have much better maternity benefits over here. If you’re planning on being a SAHM, then you’re much better off financially not resigning until the end of your maternity leave, as the first 9 months are partially paid (the final 3 months are unpaid). If you resign, you’ll miss out on this money. And before anyone say that it’s expensive to companies, or whatever, it’s a level playing field for everyone, and more than half of all new mothers return to work either part-time or full-time.

]]> By: DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad http://cashmoneylife.com/2009/04/28/resigning-on-good-terms/comment-page-1/#comment-17941 DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad Fri, 01 May 2009 00:40:16 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1559#comment-17941 The approach you have outlined is not only professional-- it is the classy way to handle it. The approach you have outlined is not only professional– it is the classy way to handle it.

]]> By: PT Money http://cashmoneylife.com/2009/04/28/resigning-on-good-terms/comment-page-1/#comment-17902 PT Money Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:17:53 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1559#comment-17902 Congrats on being able to resign peacefully and dedicate that time to your family. We did the same thing and it's working out great. Congrats on being able to resign peacefully and dedicate that time to your family. We did the same thing and it’s working out great.

]]> By: Enrique S http://cashmoneylife.com/2009/04/28/resigning-on-good-terms/comment-page-1/#comment-17899 Enrique S Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:30:44 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1559#comment-17899 It's never a good idea to leave on bad terms. Just because a job doesn't work out, or your relationship with your boss deteriorates over time, doesn't mean you should risk ruining your reputation. When you're fed up with a job, you have a recourse: you can leave. Nothing is holding you there forever. Vote with your feet. You'll be doing both yourself and the company a favor. Patrick, Congratulations to you and your wife on your upcoming addition! It’s never a good idea to leave on bad terms. Just because a job doesn’t work out, or your relationship with your boss deteriorates over time, doesn’t mean you should risk ruining your reputation. When you’re fed up with a job, you have a recourse: you can leave. Nothing is holding you there forever. Vote with your feet. You’ll be doing both yourself and the company a favor.

Patrick,
Congratulations to you and your wife on your upcoming addition!

]]> By: Patrick http://cashmoneylife.com/2009/04/28/resigning-on-good-terms/comment-page-1/#comment-17896 Patrick Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:28:39 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1559#comment-17896 <strong>DR: </strong>Very true. I've known a couple people who burned bridges and unfortunately, word got around after the fact and even though they went on to other companies, it hurt their reputation in the local business community. DR: Very true. I’ve known a couple people who burned bridges and unfortunately, word got around after the fact and even though they went on to other companies, it hurt their reputation in the local business community.

]]> By: Kristen http://cashmoneylife.com/2009/04/28/resigning-on-good-terms/comment-page-1/#comment-17895 Kristen Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:47:46 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1559#comment-17895 I have remained on good terms with all of my previous employers. I think as long as you handle a resignation professionally, no matter your reason for leaving, most companies will respect your decision. And you're right about not burning bridges. I know several moms who left companies to take care of children, but ended up going back to the companies they left years down the road when their children were school age, and they were ready to go back to work. I have remained on good terms with all of my previous employers. I think as long as you handle a resignation professionally, no matter your reason for leaving, most companies will respect your decision. And you’re right about not burning bridges. I know several moms who left companies to take care of children, but ended up going back to the companies they left years down the road when their children were school age, and they were ready to go back to work.

]]> By: Good Advice http://cashmoneylife.com/2009/04/28/resigning-on-good-terms/comment-page-1/#comment-17892 Good Advice Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:47:20 +0000 http://cashmoneylife.com/?p=1559#comment-17892 Very good advice for those who have found a better job. Seems like employees take all the right precautions to make sure everything is smooth. While some employers will drop you at 4pm on a Friday without any notice. The ones that are respectful and give your severance are worth working for. Very good advice for those who have found a better job. Seems like employees take all the right precautions to make sure everything is smooth. While some employers will drop you at 4pm on a Friday without any notice. The ones that are respectful and give your severance are worth working for.

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