Years ago, a client took me out to lunch. He explained in simple terms why it is okay to say no. And, that your work life cannot allow your private life to suffer. Mr. Henning passed away several years ago, I miss him dearly. His mentoring made me a better man.
rpenci, post: 388052, member: 2429 wrote: Sounds like you might be passing up your opportunity to grow professionally.
I'm taking the projects. Its a lot of money. I hate to leave my current job on such sort notice but don't know what else to do. I have to take the opportunity I have been given.
John Giles, post: 388066, member: 57 wrote: I'm taking the projects. Its a lot of money. I hate to leave my current job on such sort notice but don't know what else to do. I have to take the opportunity I have been given.
One time I told an employer I needed a certain amount to keep working for him. 3 weeks later I told him it was my last day (I started my new job at my requested rate the next day). He complained that I didn't give him "two weeks". Well, I gave him 3 weeks. I think that is your situation here.
It's too much to take right now. I hate working the dam and hate more that I let somebody down since I can't work for them. But on the other side, I will be my own boss again working with the engineering firm and make a lot more money, plus I will have time to do boundary. They said it will only be a couple to three days a week..........now where have I heard that before?
John Giles, post: 388066, member: 57 wrote: I'm taking the projects. Its a lot of money. I hate to leave my current job on such sort notice but don't know what else to do. I have to take the opportunity I have been given.
Right on!
John Giles, post: 388070, member: 57 wrote: It's too much to take right now. I hate working the dam and hate more that I let somebody down since I can't work for them. But on the other side, I will be my own boss again working with the engineering firm and make a lot more money, plus I will have time to do boundary. They said it will only be a couple to three days a week..........now where have I heard that before?
I know you liked that guy that got the job......but I'm not sure you're the one that's letting him down. He underestimated the job, he is getting you to work @ a salary that isn't commensurate to the hours you work. It's you that has been suffering with underpay in a job you hate. I think he let you down. You should certainly let the guy understand why you are quitting, and how hard you've had to work @ your salary.
I'm glad you getting back into good surveying work.
I quit. True to his form my boss was great about it. Said he couldn't say anything about a man trying to improve himself. Or something like that.
I told him I would help out if he was ever in a bind and he offered me all of his old boundary survey records. He's done thousands of jobs over the years and I will get a copy of all of his old plats. A big plus.
He is a great guy and I hated to quit him like that. He was very understanding and supportive.
John, A man named Ray Hunt recited this poem at a colt starting event I attended. It's a good'n.
The Guy in the Glass
by Dale Wimbrow, (c) 1934
When you get what you want in your struggle for pelf,
And the world makes you King for a day,
Then go to the mirror and look at yourself,
And see what that guy has to say.
For it isn't your Father, or Mother, or Wife,
Who judgement upon you must pass.
The feller whose verdict counts most in your life
Is the guy staring back from the glass.
He's the feller to please, never mind all the rest,
For he's with you clear up to the end,
And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test
If the guy in the glass is your friend.
You may be like Jack Horner and "chisel" a plum,
And think you're a wonderful guy,
But the man in the glass says you're only a bum
If you can't look him straight in the eye.
You can fool the whole world down the pathway of years,
And get pats on the back as you pass,
But your final reward will be heartaches and tears
If you've cheated the guy in the glass.
