Quitting My Job, Is This Self Sabotage Or Do I Need To Do This?

[CourageofSnow]

Hi all,

Just an update. Last Monday week I had a chat with my boss. I told them that I felt that this wasn't working for either of us and would it be possible for me to go down to two days a week.

They got back to me on Tuesday, saying they wanted to keep me on board but they had to decide on how this was to be done. (My current role requires me to be in everyday).

On Wednesday they handed me a contract for two days a week - they had created a brand new role for me!!

Feeling very relieved that I didn't just hand in my notice!

 

[The Albatross]

Glad that you had the dialogue and got a better outcome! Very happy for you. :tup:

 

[Flyaway]

That's brilliant @CourageofSnow !!! So happy for you- they must feel like you're irreplaceable :happy: great they appreciate you that much!!!

 

[maddog]

What a fantastic outcome, so happy for you. I think it's a good reminder too of why it's always a good idea to try to have the discussion and put your cards on the table if you can, instead of just walking away with the belief that you "know" what the outcome will be, or what others are thinking. If an employee is good, any sensible employer will do what is reasonably necessary to keep that person, because just as it's hard to find a good job thesedays as an employee, it's damn hard to find good workers too, and if you have them, you want to keep them.

It's nice to be pleasantly surprised by others' flexibility, this was timely and a good perspective kick for me too right now!

Maddog