Well after 18 years at the same job, today is my last day

rcs914 · Aug 6, 2021

And I'm excited, but nervous about how much there will be learn, and a bit sad to be leaving somewhere I've spent so much time. It's been my entire career so far. I feel a bit guilty about leaving my co-workers and manager as they had no idea I was even considering an exit, but there is way more opportunity for growth, and the 88% pay raise certainly helped convince me it was the right choice.

I know I've not been around here much lately, but now maybe I'll have some additional acquisition funds!

blufinz52 · Aug 6, 2021

Best of luck with the new job. Keep us posted as to how it goes. Maybe a new watch to commemorate the new job and pay raise?

KeyWestPaw · Aug 6, 2021

its about time they got rid of you!
LOL. JK, congratulations on the new way of life!
buy yourself a new piece to commemorate the occasion so you can look at it and know you made a good decision!

Archer · Aug 6, 2021

Congrats! IMO you should never feel guilty for leaving a job for something better. Your boss and co-workers should be happy for you, and if anything the boss should be kicking himself for not valuing you properly.

alam · Aug 6, 2021

As I keep telling the youngsters when they ask for my opinion when they are considering a career move -- the best time to look for a job is when you have a job 😀 Congrats and good luck!

noelekal · Aug 6, 2021

Good for you!

Thanks for sharing the news with us here.

Servius · Aug 6, 2021

Congrats, the kind of move that requires courage, even more when you’re there since 18 years…

Let’s see what those 88% will be burnt for ::psy::

ahsposo · Aug 6, 2021

Congrats. There's a line in an Elvis Costello song I've always subscribed to "A change is better than a rest".

If nothing else you'll experience how different a corporate culture can be.

I'm curious and it's really none of my business, what line of work are you in?

(As I typed that Costello line I realized I may have had it wrong all these years; what if it's "A change is better than arrest".

BlackTalon · Aug 6, 2021

I'll go against the grain here and suggest you celebrate with a 914 conversion to a -6 😎

Congratulations!

Larry S · Aug 6, 2021

Guilt is not something you should carry. I changed jobs every 4-5 years over my career. Always for better money and opportunity. Got promoted too, but other than my last company, raises didn’t come close to incentives to jump. Loyalty is great but employers don’t do a good job with retention.

Walrus · Aug 6, 2021

88% pay raise damn that’s nice. Ya makes sense you would feel funny I mean you spent 18 years at the place you develop serious bonds and unfortunately our jobs, In many cases, become associated with our identity as many people spend so much time at work. The suicide rate in those who lose their jobs involuntarily is pretty scary. That’s not to say that getting fired or laid off isn’t a joy for some.

well good on you here’s to another 18 years of dedication and devotion to a place that will probably forgot you 10 days after you leave ( not your coworkers of course) I mean the corporation.

Foo2rama · Aug 6, 2021

Congrats and never regret moving to be paid what your worth.

SkunkPrince · Aug 6, 2021

I've spent a long time at most jobs I've had. In the last two, it was "seeya" and a severance package. Still, it's nice to finally get another, hopefully one I'll retire from.

kkt · Aug 6, 2021

Congrats on your transition! Don't feel bad. If your old job depends completely on one person, you, always being there even though they were underpaying you, it's their fault when that goes wrong.

Canuck · Aug 6, 2021

The last few years I was employed 9 to 5 for someone else, was 31 years ago. After countless raises of $500 annually (25 cents hour), and only 2 bonuses over 25 years of management, I accepted a buyout which paid me a manager’s salary for one year. Sure, no pay check 52 times a year, but I’ve never been freer! You’ll do okay!

rcs914 · Aug 6, 2021

Thanks everyone! yeah, I've definitely been considering something new. I'd like to get a 1st or 2nd gen X-33, but most likely will go a bit lower cost. We shall see how I feel after 6 months or so.

It's definitely a bit scary - there will be so much to learn, and I suffer a bit from imposter syndrome too, so that's been kicking my butt with "you don't deserve this kind of success! You will most likely fail!" which kind of sucks, but I'm trying to not let that nag me too much.

CameronD · Aug 6, 2021

Congrats. Working for yourself is the only way to go.

Archer · Aug 6, 2021

rcs914
Thanks everyone! yeah, I've definitely been considering something new. I'd like to get a 1st or 2nd gen X-33, but most likely will go a bit lower cost. We shall see how I feel after 6 months or so.

It's definitely a bit scary - there will be so much to learn, and I suffer a bit from imposter syndrome too, so that's been kicking my butt with "you don't deserve this kind of success! You will most likely fail!" which kind of sucks, but I'm trying to not let that nag me too much.

I worked at the same place for 23 years in engineering, and I was the senior guy who had worked on pretty much everything in the plant at one time or another. I was always getting calls from headhunters asking if I wanted to move, but the increases were never enough to justify having to go to a new place and learn all the ins and outs of that new product, process, and plant. The inertia was strong...

For 88%, I would have been gone in a heartbeat.

Don’t doubt yourself, you will be fine.

Doc Savage · Aug 6, 2021

kkt
Congrats on your transition! Don't feel bad. If your old job depends completely on one person, you, always being there even though they were underpaying you, it's their fault when that goes wrong.

This exactly.

You deserve the raise and the new challenge. Embrace it fully and get that new watch to commemorate your new successes!

And remember to post photos of the new watch here!

Mark020 · Aug 8, 2021

rcs914
88% pay raise

Is the new job extremely well paid 😉?