Cheeseheadbob
02-28-2013, 06:35 PM
Well, after being the VP of operations for a manufacturing company for the last 12.5 years, I decided to resign my position as of today. I jumped without a chute, but I knew I was making the correct choice. I have always prided myself on giving everything I had into the job, and to listening to subordinates, peers and superiors for ideas to make the business better. I found the passion I had, was slowly eroding. So, I gave my notice two weeks ago.
After making the decision, a huge sense of calm washed over me. I am not going to brow beat anyone about religion, but I have been doing a lot of prayer over the last couple of months, and the difference in my overall sense of well being is awesome. I highly recommend getting in touch with your Higher Power. I heard a good phrase at a meeting recently, religion is for people who are afraid of going to hell, faith is for those who have already been there...
Perhaps this may be viewed as a life lesson, but I was at peace with having no income for the foreseeable future, and I was ok with that. I have a decent amount of money saved, so I could take care of the household for awhile during the job search. Well, low and behold, the CEO of the company hands me a large legal envelope and tells me to review the contents while he heads out to lunch. Inside was a severance agreement, and a consulting contract for the next six months. I will receive 100% of my income for the first 3 months, and 50% for the remaining 3. My official title will be "Strategic Advisor". That should look pretty good on the resume! I am free to pursue another job in the meantime. Most of the consultation will be via email, so I can actually land another position and start a new career.
Who knows, if I can double dip, I may pick up another Marauder! Thanks for letting me share!:beer: (Root Beer)
After making the decision, a huge sense of calm washed over me. I am not going to brow beat anyone about religion, but I have been doing a lot of prayer over the last couple of months, and the difference in my overall sense of well being is awesome. I highly recommend getting in touch with your Higher Power. I heard a good phrase at a meeting recently, religion is for people who are afraid of going to hell, faith is for those who have already been there...
Perhaps this may be viewed as a life lesson, but I was at peace with having no income for the foreseeable future, and I was ok with that. I have a decent amount of money saved, so I could take care of the household for awhile during the job search. Well, low and behold, the CEO of the company hands me a large legal envelope and tells me to review the contents while he heads out to lunch. Inside was a severance agreement, and a consulting contract for the next six months. I will receive 100% of my income for the first 3 months, and 50% for the remaining 3. My official title will be "Strategic Advisor". That should look pretty good on the resume! I am free to pursue another job in the meantime. Most of the consultation will be via email, so I can actually land another position and start a new career.
Who knows, if I can double dip, I may pick up another Marauder! Thanks for letting me share!:beer: (Root Beer)