Ok, I accepted a new job making twice my current wages, plus I'll have (company paid) medical/dental/vision insurance. I told my new boss (who is actually friends with my old boss) that I needed 2 weeks notice for my current employer, and he was fine with that. Well, I got home from work tonight to a message on my voicemail that he'd like for me to start training next week. My new boss just found out at 5 this evening that they're going to be having some special 3 day training, and he thinks it'd be perfect for me. Well, I'm kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place, because my current bosses are friends of my family, and have been for about 10 years, and I'd really like to stick out the 2 weeks, even though I'm really excited about this new job and would have no qualms about starting tomorrow. The only thing I've come up with is to request those 3 days off so that I can do training at the new job, and finish off my 2 weeks at the old job.
2007-03-05 13:03:54 · 8 answers · asked by Cheyenne 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Does this sound like a good idea? Or does anyone else have any ideas of how I can handle this situation? I know that if my idea works, I may be working 7 days straight (or more) next week, but that's something that I think I'd be able to sacrifice.
2007-03-05 13:05:11 · update #1
Your solution sounds very mature and responsible and both parties involved should accommodate you.
You seem to have come up with a clever, mutually beneficial solution.
2007-03-05 13:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by Skyhawk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a strong work ethic and I would never bail on my job without giving them my full 2 weeks unless my employer was okay with it.. not just saying okay, but the company would be okay without me. Do you think your current boss would be overwhelmed without you? Maybe you should also consider talking to him or her because you are good friends with your old boss (ahh I am confusing myself). Maybe the 3 of you can make a compromise. Or you can explain to your new boss that you are very excited but in respect to your employer you want to give your full 2 weeks. Your new boss should not get mad at you, in fact I would think he would respect you more.
Good luck!
2007-03-05 21:11:14 · answer #2 · answered by I carry your heart with me... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are friends with your current boss, sit down and discuss it. I bet they let you have the time with no hard feelings because you were adult enough to talk about it first.
2007-03-05 21:08:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the solution you have come up with should work just fine.
2007-03-05 22:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by CynthiaMac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make an excuse up for any of the bosses
2007-03-05 21:07:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You answered your own question. I like those.
Your solution is perfect. Win-win
2007-03-05 21:08:49 · answer #6 · answered by The Rabbi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good Idea, you should do that
2007-03-05 21:09:01 · answer #7 · answered by throw_away_your_television_2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i didn`t even read your question.you bored me after about 3 words
2007-03-05 21:06:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋