Working for the weekends!

[Jib]

Okay, I work one full time job and 2 part time jobs. Yeah it is a lot but it has to be done. So my full time job requires me to work overtime, often at the drop of a hat. I can come in and work a full shift only to be told that they need me to work a few more hours. I try and be a good a employee and help out as much as I can. Back in June the Boss laid off 19 employees to keep the company profitable. Over time is now frequent and often forced upon us. The Boss has not asked me to work on my time off, when he knows that I am working another job(s), yet. That is about to change. Shadowy threats and rumors have been over heard; I have been warned that he is about to ask me to blow off my weekend job to work overtime. Should I refuse I risk being let go. If I miss a weekend at my weekend part time job I will endanger that job as well (and they never make demands upon me). My part time jobs pay better than the full time job but are only for a few hours per week (10 and 20 hours respectively). I put in as much OT as I can without effecting my part time jobs but it is the weekends the Boss hungers for. How would you play this situation out?

[Bright]

To whom it may concern:

Afer an appropriate period of deliberation, I have come to the decision to tender my resignation from (Insert Company Name Here), effective two weeks from the date you receive this letter.

Please know that I still maintain a high level of respect for you as a manager and colleague, and I thank you sincerely for the support and assistance you have offered me in each of these roles. I have been proud to work for (Insert Company Name Here) over the past (Insert Years At Company Here); it has been a journey that has provided me an unparalleled foundation to move forward to new and exciting opportunities.

As such, I have decided to become a professional pirate. It has always been a dream of mine to live the life of a swashbuckling corsair, beholden to none and master of all I survey. once my crew of unabashed rogues is assembled, we shall take to the capacious expanse of the high seas to pursue fortune, fame, and hair-raising or loosing adventure.

Our path may not be filled with the porcine comforts or technological marvels that (Insert Company Name Here) provides, but we shall nonetheless move forward to carve a name for ourselves in the annals of bold insurgency and death-defying daring-do. Once I have a keen blade at my hip and the Jolly Roger is flapping high above me, I believe I will find my true calling. After all, when you are a professional pirate, you don't have to wear a suit.

Please note that I am currently accepting applications for First-Officer, if you are at all interested in applying. I will provide a full medical and dental plan, along with a full disability policy, which will offer immediate coverage of all maladies other then scurvy and the occasional bout of rickets.

Sincerely,

X

[oderlesseye]

As such, I have decided to become a professional pirate

Edited September 30, 2009 by oderlesseye

[RIPP Tar]

To whom it may concern:

Afer an appropriate period of deliberation, I have come to the decision to tender my resignation from (Insert Company Name Here), effective two weeks from the date you receive this letter.

Please know that I still maintain a high level of respect for you as a manager and colleague, and I thank you sincerely for the support and assistance you have offered me in each of these roles. I have been proud to work for (Insert Company Name Here) over the past (Insert Years At Company Here); it has been a journey that has provided me an unparalleled foundation to move forward to new and exciting opportunities.

As such, I have decided to become a professional pirate. It has always been a dream of mine to live the life of a swashbuckling corsair, beholden to none and master of all I survey. once my crew of unabashed rogues is assembled, we shall take to the capacious expanse of the high seas to pursue fortune, fame, and hair-raising or loosing adventure.

Our path may not be filled with the porcine comforts or technological marvels that (Insert Company Name Here) provides, but we shall nonetheless move forward to carve a name for ourselves in the annals of bold insurgency and death-defying daring-do. Once I have a keen blade at my hip and the Jolly Roger is flapping high above me, I believe I will find my true calling. After all, when you are a professional pirate, you don't have to wear a suit.

Please note that I am currently accepting applications for First-Officer, if you are at all interested in applying. I will provide a full medical and dental plan, along with a full disability policy, which will offer immediate coverage of all maladies other then scurvy and the occasional bout of rickets.

Sincerely,

X

Man im saving this one for when im ready to leave my land lubbering position

[Silkie McDonough]

Nicely stated Bright. Always did like you. Now ...to turn the house into a ship, the dog into a ships cat, move to the ocean ...hmmm ...excuse me, I have a some plans to make.

[casketchris]

To whom it may concern:

Afer an appropriate period of deliberation, I have come to the decision to tender my resignation from (Insert Company Name Here), effective two weeks from the date you receive this letter.

Please know that I still maintain a high level of respect for you as a manager and colleague, and I thank you sincerely for the support and assistance you have offered me in each of these roles. I have been proud to work for (Insert Company Name Here) over the past (Insert Years At Company Here); it has been a journey that has provided me an unparalleled foundation to move forward to new and exciting opportunities.

As such, I have decided to become a professional pirate. It has always been a dream of mine to live the life of a swashbuckling corsair, beholden to none and master of all I survey. once my crew of unabashed rogues is assembled, we shall take to the capacious expanse of the high seas to pursue fortune, fame, and hair-raising or loosing adventure.

Our path may not be filled with the porcine comforts or technological marvels that (Insert Company Name Here) provides, but we shall nonetheless move forward to carve a name for ourselves in the annals of bold insurgency and death-defying daring-do. Once I have a keen blade at my hip and the Jolly Roger is flapping high above me, I believe I will find my true calling. After all, when you are a professional pirate, you don't have to wear a suit.

Please note that I am currently accepting applications for First-Officer, if you are at all interested in applying. I will provide a full medical and dental plan, along with a full disability policy, which will offer immediate coverage of all maladies other then scurvy and the occasional bout of rickets.

Sincerely,

X

YOUR GOOD!

[Rumba Rue]

Now that's PRICELESS!

I sent a copy to Boats to use when he retires from the County of San Diego in a couple of years.

[Edward O'Keeffe]

How bout this, just leave it on your desk when you go your last night.

Dear Sirs,

I have run off to join a different circus.

Sincerely,

Name

[Red Cat Jenny]

Once I have a keen blade at my hip and the Jolly Roger is flapping high above me, I believe I will find my true calling

Man,thats classic.I like that

[Bright]

Okay, I work one full time job and 2 part time jobs. Yeah it is a lot but it has to be done. So my full time job requires me to work overtime, often at the drop of a hat. I can come in and work a full shift only to be told that they need me to work a few more hours. I try and be a good a employee and help out as much as I can. Back in June the Boss laid off 19 employees to keep the company profitable. Over time is now frequent and often forced upon us. The Boss has not asked me to work on my time off, when he knows that I am working another job(s), yet. That is about to change. Shadowy threats and rumors have been over heard; I have been warned that he is about to ask me to blow off my weekend job to work overtime. Should I refuse I risk being let go. If I miss a weekend at my weekend part time job I will endanger that job as well (and they never make demands upon me). My part time jobs pay better than the full time job but are only for a few hours per week (10 and 20 hours respectively). I put in as much OT as I can without effecting my part time jobs but it is the weekends the Boss hungers for. How would you play this situation out?

Yea seem to be pressed ganged there mate I believe yea bee foolish to take the kings shilling.

I know the economy sucks but and one does what they must to meet ones obligations but no mater the pay if one is not happy it’s not worth it. Yea never hear people at a funeral say they wish they had spent more time at work as tomorrow is promised to no one. “A short life but a merry one” that bees why so many went on account when given the choice mate. You and no one else must live with the choices yea make if yea bees a free man then you chose how to play the hand your dealt. We have no control over what hand we have been dealt but we do have control how we play our cards ;-}

Edited October 6, 2009 by Bright

[Red Cat Jenny]

Jib,

In all seriousness what you are lacking in, aside from cashflow like most of us, is information to help you make your decision. Boss 1 sounds like a rat bastard. Though many people hope for o/t, I have a job that as well requires what they politely call "mandatory hold over" yeah...

I think a frank discussion with boss # 2, might be a good idea. Make an apppt to speak to boss #2, don't just do it in passing. This will show you are serious and need to be taken as such. Explain that despite the situation at job 1 you have taken pains to remain available for job 2 and see if there is any possibility to get more time there. Tell him youd break commitment #1 for it. He will respeect you both for taking time out to discuss this and for the honesty and the offer to choose job 2 over job 1. Whether he can or can't help you, will at least help you make a decision.

If he can't, then more time at job 1 may need to replace job 2. It seems the rat bastard needs you...and walking off would leave his pockets in a lurch. If they have to force people into o/t, they need you. Never underestimate your worth as a worker being power to bargain. Explain your need to leave job 2 and your understanding there is a heavy need for o/t. See if higher pay dif is possible in exchange for an agreement to work x amount of o/t each month. Or if a guarantee of enough o/t is possible to cover you leaving job 2.

If whatever isn't ageed upon is not honored, then you know you stand to always be F*&^'d by your employer and start looking for another job. Just don't leave till you have one.

Ive worked 2 jobs 7 days a week in the past, I know how hard that is. Here's hoping the best for you Jib.

[Jib]

Thanks for the comedic help friends! I am know down to one job and it isn't the nice one. You win some and then you don't.

[Bright]

Thanks for the comedic help friends! I am know down to one job and it isn't the nice one. You win some and then you don't.

Be grateful for the one right now I have none ;-}

[hurricane]

Jib,

If he can't, then more time at job 1 may need to replace job 2. It seems the rat bastard needs you...and walking off would leave his pockets in a lurch. If they have to force people into o/t, they need you. Never underestimate your worth as a worker being power to bargain. Explain your need to leave job 2 and your understanding there is a heavy need for o/t. See if higher pay dif is possible in exchange for an agreement to work x amount of o/t each month. Or if a guarantee of enough o/t is possible to cover you leaving job 2.

That works in an up economy where there is litte unemployment. But in a down economy where the unemployment rate is 10%+ you're treading on dangerous waters. No one is irreplaceable in a business. No one. I used to fall for that belief and tried to do the same negotiations in good times -- never worked. The sad truth is there are 10 people who will take a low paying job just to have one and the talent pool of skilled workers has never been higher. As an employer, I have my pick of people and can cut anyone loose who isn't playing on my team when times are tight and everyone needs to do a little extra and the old "more with less".

Sorry. Not very optimistic on that one. And negotiating a higher pay in these times? The boss may be laughing still as you leave the office with your box of goodies.

-- Hurricane