Prayers Needed - Quitting My Day Job

[ChefBeckyD]

Thanks all. I'm actually sitting here with tears in my eyes due to all the support from you.

Now, I need to ask......can I hear a WOOHOO?!?!?!

DH JUST called moments ago and I was outside so I missed his call and now can't reach him but he wanted to let me know that he was called in the office a few minutes ago and FINALLY got the job he applied for. He works for the city and everyone there gets hired as a 'laborer'. He has his driving credentials and 20 years experience driving different machines but if you're hired from the 'outside' you start as laborer.

He snow plowed for them for two winters but in the winter of 07/08 they asked him to apply for the open laborer's job and not going back to the cement plant. Since the pay was the same but this one came with job security working all year and a pension he applied and got it.

He drives like everyone else but isn't an official driver, just a laborer with the appropriate license. He applied within twice for different driving jobs that came up due to other's retirement since April 08 and didn't get them.

He now just called to say HE GOT IT!! $4 more per hour plus other perks!!

I'm thinking this was a sign, don't you? GOD IS GREAT!

Again, thank you all for taking the time out of your busy lives to give my your opinions, thoughts, prayers, etc.

What a TRUE Blessing! This really is a sign - since what you were most concerned about was the loss of income! That is a great raise - and between your DH's raise, and the cut in expenses you'll experience (less travel, etc...) I'd say that it's covered now!

WAHOO for you, Jodi!

 

[kcjodih]

Thanks Becky!

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

Hi Jodi ~

Don't you just love how quickly God answers your hearts desire? I am glad that the prayers have been answered in rapid time. Glad you'll be able to get away from an unhappy job where you aren't being appreciated. Now you can work your biz, without the stress of financial necessities! Whoo Hoo....God is good, indeed.

 

[kaseydee]

I agree that IS you sign! Congrats!!

 

[pampered.chris]

Great news Jodi!!!! Sorry you had to go through all of this, but I am so happy for your good news behind it all.

 

[dkitten13]

Woohoo! Yes, God is great and has answered all our prayers to make things easier for you! Keep us posted!

 

[gingertannery]

OMG!!! What a clear and perfect sign!! good luck and stick to your guns.. you are so sweet and considerate and hard working....just switch and work hard for yourself now!!!! You deserve SOOOO much better. You will feel so much better soon!!! At some point.. you must thank her for being such a beotch.. and opening a wonderful new door for you!! Inform her how WONDERFUL you are doing and thankful she ran you off!! Or better yet tell the boss.. lol and then never look back.. it is clearly their loss. Still more prayers to help you through this!!!! Change is always hard.

 

[dkitten13]

Ginger, love your "tude" and advice! Sure you're not from Jersey?

 

[pcchefjane]

Can't wait to hear what happened when you took all your uniforms back and told him you were gone! Let us know!(You can always come to Farm Town and work for me! LOL!)

 

[kcjodih]

Okay, today's the day. I feel like I'm going to vomit. Ugh! I'm going to call him in about 1/2 an hour (8 am our time) on his cell and ask to meet him locally since he's always out and about at about 9, on the way to my dd's ortho, or 11:30 on the way back.

If that doesn't work, then I'll either aim for tomorrow morning since my next shift is tomorrow night, or I'll just tell him on the phone if he's 'too busy' and drop them off with the witch on the way to the ortho.

UGH! Wish me luck folks.

 

[sk8rgrrl99]

BEST of luck!! I know this is really meant to be. *HUGS and happy juju!*

 

[babywings76]

Okay, today's the day. I feel like I'm going to vomit. Ugh! I'm going to call him in about 1/2 an hour (8 am our time) on his cell and ask to meet him locally since he's always out and about at about 9, on the way to my dd's ortho, or 11:30 on the way back.

If that doesn't work, then I'll either aim for tomorrow morning since my next shift is tomorrow night, or I'll just tell him on the phone if he's 'too busy' and drop them off with the witch on the way to the ortho.

UGH! Wish me luck folks.

Good luck! Don't be nervous, don't let him intimidate you and make you feel guilty for quitting fast, either! Stand up for yourself. They have inconvenienced you (to say the least) long enough, now it's their turn. They probably bullied you thinking you'd take it because jobs seem precious these days. But what a great turn of events for your DH! Now you'll be ok plus you can do shows more! Yeah! I'm so happy for you that this is working out.

 

[pamperedlinda]

Good luck Jodi! You will feel so much better when this task is done

And, if you do throw-up...try and aim for his shoes

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Jodi, this is awesome! LOVE DH's promotion and his pep talk!If you decide you need a job after all, I'm sure you can get something else for at LEAST $1.50 above minimum that is closer to home.

 

[PamperedK]

Really, I didn't know that! Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it! Once this is over with tomorrow I WILL look into it.

Yeah it's really interesting and it protects employees that have been treated the way you have. It's officially called Constructive Dismissal.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/lp/lo/opd-ipg/ipg/033.shtml

Call your provincial employment standards board and they'll point you in the right direction. Companies need to know that they can't get away with treating people this way.

Ontario Employment Standards - Employment Standards | Ontario Ministry of Labour

Can you tell I'm passionate about this topic??

 

[kaseydee]

LOL...Linda you cracked me up w/the shoes part! Jodi I always hate when my nerves get me so much that they make me sick!!! Good luck & try to listen to or think of something calming on your way so maybe you won't feel that sick feeling. I do that sometimes going to PC shows...I listen to cd's from HO to help me forget.

 

[kcjodih]

Good luck Jodi! You will feel so much better when this task is done

And, if you do throw-up...try and aim for his shoes

TOO funny Linda! This man has mega money and mega arrogance to go with it. I just know his shoes would be worth more than I made in a 2 week pay period. He drives a new Toyota Tacoma truck, a porsche, a lexus and a Nissan Infiniti. Plus takes private pilot lessons and owns 2 other businesses besides ours and many rental properties. Unfortunately, he acts like he has it all and has an air about him.

 

[kcjodih]

Pamperedk, thank you SO much for the link and all the info. I'm going to sit down tonight when it is quiet and go through it with my DH.

 

[sk8rgrrl99]

Did you see him yet? How did it go?

 

[kcjodih]

Update:

So I tried calling him yesterday morning at 8 am on his cell. He ALWAYS has his blackberry on him and the thing dings and rings with calls and emails. He didn't answer.

I left a message saying I needed to speak with him and would prefer to meet with him in person at his convenience, wherever, and to please return my call before 9 at home or after on my cell and left both #'s which he already had. He didn't call.

I then called his home at 4 pm; he's home EVERYday by 4 since his young son gets off the bus at 4:10 and his wife is a psychiatrist and has appointments regularly until 5. He didn't answer so I left the same message saying I'd be home until 7 and then after 9:30 or he could call my cell in between. I also left my #'s again. We stayed off the phone (however we do have Call Answer so wouldn't have missed his call anyway, he would have been able to leave a message but I didn't want to play phone tag if he did). We also have Call Display which I checked when we got home and....he didn't call.

I then tossed and turned all night and then called him again on his cell this morning at 8 am, his son gets on the bus at 7:50. I got his machine again so this time I left a message stating I tried to reach him yesterday by cell and at home, I would have preferred to speak with him in person rather than on the phone but obviously that isn't going to happen, so I wanted to inform him that I am done, won't be coming back into work, will be calling the one mature student who lives 10 minutes from me but is on my way to sports and my kids school and have her bring in my uniforms and keys. I said that I wouldn't be heading into that town (different from where my kids school and sports are and we live in the country - 25 minutes away) before Sunday and I'm sure the new manager would want my keys before then. Told him I'd drop them off to the fellow employees house around 4 today on my way to my son's track and field.

I also mentioned that I'm sure it didn't come as a surprise at all, indicated by the lack of a return call and the treatment at work lately. I then concluded with saying I would now be calling his home phone to leave a message there as well to ensure he got it.

I then called his home, repeated the message, called the fellow employee and
I'M DONE!!!

I wanted to just drop them off to him and speak in person or an alternative would be just dumping them on the front counter at work with her but DH said I was NOT to waste the time or gas money driving 50 minutes round trip to drop them off and say the few words of 'I'm done' plus he didn't trust me not to hurt her or make a scene :blushing:

He also said that if the owner was too immature to get back to me that he didn't deserve anything other than a message on the machine. So although I feel very foolish just talking to his machine, I'm glad I'm done. He's the one that hired her, I'd spoken to him twice about these issues in very heated discussions and her and I had had it out on Sunday. It was better for me to deal with him, but he chose to be a coward and avoid me instead.

Thanks all for giving me encouragement, prayers, advice and support.

I'm done, I'm done, I'm done!!!! AND I didn't throw up

 

[ChefBeckyD]

YEA! I'm so happy for you! I bet you feel like a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders?

And I agree with your DH...I think he acted very immaturely.

 

[kcjodih]

YEA! I'm so happy for you! I bet you feel like a huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders?

And I agree with your DH...I think he acted very immaturely.

I do Becky, I do. I really wish however I could have met with him in person. It felt so childish leaving messages but I wasn't waiting any longer (he was out of town Tues and didn't/wouldn't call me back Wed or this morning).

 

[chefann]

I think you handled it well. I know some people who wouldn't even bother to return the uniform, and you showed great responsibility by obviously wanting to return all company property. Take a deep breath, let it out. And then have a glass of wine and a little celebration!

 

[PamperedK]

Yay! Congratulations!!!

I might suggest you send a letter or an email just to confirm. He could come back and say he never got a message and you just abandoned your job.

Now get on the phone and book some shows!

 

[pcchefjane]

I agree. Write and letter and send it certified mail with signature required. That way whoever signs for it (even if it is her) will be notified within proper channels. I really think he knew what was up and took the chicken's way out! HUGS!BOOK BOOK BOOK those shows!

 

[pamperedlinda]

Yeah!!!!!

I agree - put it in writing and keep a copy.

 

[chefshawna]

Congrats on quitting! Just saw this thread, I haven't been on here as much lately, but I'm glad you are rid of that job and feel better.