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   I've had enough! I'm tired of being tired, I'm tired of never seing my friends, I'm tired of never playing tennis, I'm tired of commuting the extra hour and a half every day.
   I had been telling myself to hang in there and make some money, but after today, I just can't do it.

   This morning, they had a new guy come in for an interview eventhough every cubicle in the office is taken. I guess they gave him the job, becausethis afternoon, they fired my friend who'd been with them from the start. They told her to pack up and go home right away, that she was negative and bringing the team down and that she was late for work too often. It came out of the blue, as she'd been doing really well and two of her deals with major companies came through. They paid her for Tuesday, Wednesday and today, but didn't even pay her for Labor Day which was supposed to be a paid holiday!

   The worst part was that they brought her in and fired her when I was still there so she came out crying and had to empty her cubicle and I couldn't say anything. The one boss had told the other guy who works with us and told him to get out of the office for a while, but I had no clue. XBF knew, because I heard him talking to the bosses afterwards.
   The lady asked me to help her carry her belongings down as I was leaving the same time and the boss jumped in and asked XBF to help her carry as I shouldn't carry a box in heels. I know it was because they didn't want us talking.
   She gave me a hug and I wished her the best of luck and ran out before XBF could grab me. I texted her to call me and she did a few minutes later.

   This lady was the only fun part of working there! I had pretty much made up my mind that I'd quit in two weeks, but now don't know how I'll make it that long. They knew I was friendly with this lady, so tomorrow will be awkward and I know they'll say something to me. XBF will be pissed I'm quitting, but I don't like the job. I don't want to be wworking in a stressful environment like that, where they can turn on you just like that when soeone comes in and they need the cubicle space.
   I'll try and make it through next week, so I can get paid for another week as I have an enormous tennis bill coming up in two weeks. I hope I can make it that long.

   EBL isn't in today, but I'll talk to her tomorrow and ask her about opening in the mornings. BB's son is doing it, but I think that's because they made him do it, not because he wants to. If I get mornings, I can make enough money and I can still play tennis and then close at night. If I only have nights, I'll make do - not easily, but I've done it before.

   Wish me luck!

   Posted 6 months ago by GreatDane #

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   Oh GD, how awful! She could proably come back at them if they have never done an evaluation with her and asked for corrections in her work. She should also go after them for the pay for Labor Day. It is bad when a job is making the gym look good!

   Hang in there as best you can, dust off the resume and get it updated as well so it is ready in case you don't get the extra shift at the gym.

   (((GD)))

   Posted 6 months ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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   Thanks, KYKat! Unlike the others, I've never been made to sign a contract with these people, so if I quit, I'm sure I'll never see the money I've got coming in for my deals. They owe me $1600 for the big one I got - I can't afford to lose that, but I really don't have a leg to stand on since have nothing in writing.
   This lady asked about getting paid for her deals, and they told her they were paying in installments so no money has come in yet.

   As crazy as it sounds, this job has made me realize that the gym isn't so bad. Actually, these days, I have a lot of fun there! The work schedule (with the exception of Saturdays) is perfect for me, too. The gym is doing a lot better financially, Weird ew Boss Guy is leaving me alone, EBL loves me - I just need to make sure BB doesn't fire me for dating a customer!

   Posted 6 months ago by GreatDane #

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   ((GD))
   How horrible and what a stressful environment you have to work in now. I agree with kykat, how sad when a job makes the gym look good. Just make sure you get paid there for ALL your hours you have put in. I don't blame you for quitting, if you don't like the job and need something else, do it.

   Posted 6 months ago by cricketsmama #

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   Oh, GD - I'm so sorry! What a horrible work environment. You have so much to bring to a job - you just haven't found the right one yet.

   Here..... drink this blueberry martini real quick.....

   Posted 6 months ago by WillowandWindismom #

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   I thought of quitting tomorrow, but if I do, I'm sure they won't pay me for Monday, either. As I missed Tuesday with the dead battery, I really can't afford that. Tomorrow is payday (it's every two weeks). I'm aiming now to make it through next week, but if I can't, at least every day I can make it in there will make me a little bit of money.

   I'm so mad at them for doing this to my friend and the knee-jerk reaction is to just quit now. I know I have to be smart about it though, and try and do this as diplomatically as possible to keep hope alive I'll get paid the $1600.

   I'm surprised XBF hasn't called me yet. He knew I was upset, as I didn't speak to him all the way out to the parking lot.

   Posted 6 months ago by GreatDane #

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   Ohhhh, blueberry martini! That ought to help!

   With my history of anxiety, the last thing I need is a stressful job like this one. As worried as I am about making enough money, I'm very relieved to have come to a decision and to be getting out of there!

   Posted 6 months ago by GreatDane #

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   Sounds like toxic people in a toxic place. I left a job like that earlier this year... best thing I have ever done for myself. Thats just my personal experience but you have to follow your gut and your heart. hugs going out to you ((((((((GD))))))))). Keep at it till you get your money then tell them they can kiss your grits! ;)

   Posted 6 months ago by SugarBee #

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   GD, try to stick it out for your two weeks notice. You don't want it to come back to haunt you that you left a job without giving notice.

   And have another martini......

   Posted 6 months ago by WillowandWindismom #

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    Thanks, SB!!! I've known for a few weeks now that I want to quit, just haven't had the guts to.
    What makes it tricky is that I got the job through my Ex, who is one of my good friends. He's good friends with the two bosses at the job and works out of the same office. He has his own start-up company in which my two bosses are partners. Yikes!

    Posted 6 months ago by GreatDane #

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    I definitely won't quit til Monday, WWM, as I want to make sure I get paid tomorrow for the whole week. I think once I quit, they'll want me gone right away. This is such a weird, competitive business, everything is confidential. There are a lot of companies around (even right in this area)which do the same thing and they don't want us talking to anyone about anything. I think once people quit, they'll be asked to leave right away. As I wnt to work next week to make morne money, I'm not sure I should quit on Monday and give them two weeks.

    Ooooh, another martini!!! :)

    Posted 6 months ago by GreatDane #

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    Sorry this was all handled this way... so painful for you; but the way of corporate America. blech I can fully understand why you want out. Make sure YOU are OK before giving your notice. I have known many companies that will do that - walk you out the minute you give notice - whether you give 1 minute or 2 weeks. I say go ahead and give 2 weeks notice and let them do what they will do.

    Here - have a Mimosa on me... I think it will mix OK with the martini. :)

    Posted 6 months ago by 2 Popoki #

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    If Labor Day is listed as a paid holiday in the employee manual, then she gets paid for it. She should file a complaint with the labor board.

    Posted 6 months ago by Sheba's Mom in Phx, AZ #

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    I don't think they have an employee's manual, right GD?

    Posted 6 months ago by Kilroy #

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    Federal law dictates they must have one.

    Posted 6 months ago by Sheba's Mom in Phx, AZ #

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    I totally agree with Willow & 2Pop...must give 1-2 wk notice. In this market you need to stick it out to use on resume if need! I've had experience in being part of a toxic work place and stuck around until I found a new place of employment because of my needs. If you can go w/o a back up plan, Go Girl with a toast to a new job in a better envirmonment! Cheers!!!

    Posted 6 months ago by jeankit #

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    You may find that now that you have made your mind up to leave that it somehow gets easier. Work your two weeks before you quit since you think they will ask you to leave immediately. Actually if you get the shift at the gym it gives you a graceful exit. You can explain that they need you for more and more hours and since they were your employers first you feel you need to be loyal and stick with them. Since they know for sure that you aren't going to a competitor then it shouldn't be a hard feelings situation.

    Posted 6 months ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    There's no rule that says you have to give two weeks notice. Companies aren't required to give notice before terminating you, and visa versa is true too. When it comes to references, all anyone can legally say about you is that yes, you were employed there, your job title was xxx, you started on m/d/y and your last day was m/d/y, and you were being paid $$$ at the end. They can NOT give their opinion about you, nor mention anything as petty as whether you left without giving two weeks notice or not. Of course, if the person asking for the reference and the person giving the reference know each other well, often that rule is ignored. :(

    One tactic people employ, when they think they are on the outs anyway, is to give two weeks notice, hoping that they will be walked out right away, in which case they usually get two weeks severence pay. It doesn't always work, but it usually does. At least with large, honorable offices it does.

    Posted 6 months ago by whistl #

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    I'd stick it out if I had a job; at least hang in there until you get another job.

    Posted 6 months ago by Vicki #

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    Thanks, all!
    I spoke to the front desk manager and she said instead of working both nights and mornings, I should just come in earlier. Tomorrow when EBL is in, we'll ask her if I can start coming in at three on Mon - Thur. and two on Fri (we close an hour earlier). This would give me an hour an a half extra a day which will be enough. She doesn't think it'll be a problem.

    I will go in tomorrow and do my job and get paid for the last two weeks. On Monday I will give them two week's notice and see what happens. I think they actually like me up there and the work I've done. I don't like the work, however. I'll tell them I'm getting more hours at the gym and that tennis season is starting and I won't be able to stay on my team while working there mornings. This way I can make it about my schedule and tennis and not anything about them. Since they're friendly with XBF, I don't want to burn any bridges if I don't have to.

    I don't know if there's an employee handbook, but obviously there's some kind of contract that the others have signed. We got an email a few weeks back that listed all paid holidays and Labor Day was listed as one.

    Posted 6 months ago by GreatDane #

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    Oh yes! One thing I did was make sure I gave my notice, though working with those toxic Witches was not pleasing. I was told to just finish out the rest of the week, but at least once I did it(gave notice) I felt more at peace. Knowing there was a light at the end of the tunnel gave me hope. Of course try to rack up as many hours at your other job, fine a new one if you need to, as you can, and go through the employee handbook with someone legally savvy. That is one thing I didn't do which I wish I had done! Plan yourself a freedom party with your friends for after your last day! that will also give you something to look forward to and most of all keep your eye on your own happiness, which is the ultimate goal!!!

    Posted 6 months ago by SugarBee #

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    Oooooh, I like the party idea, SB - that's great!!! I'll do something like that!
    I hope if I quit on Monday, that I can just work for the rest of the week and be done, but if I have to do two weeks, I will. If they tell me to leave, that's fine, too.

    Posted 6 months ago by GreatDane #

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    How smart you were not to give up your job at the gym, GD, until you had some experience with the new job. Gives you a bit of a cushion.

    Posted 6 months ago by GizzysAuntie #

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    It sure does, GA! And now that things are going better at the gym, everyone's in a better mood. I actually have been enjoying coming to work :)

    Posted 6 months ago by GreatDane #

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    I emailed Auntie Ellen and told her we're going out for sushi when I quit! :)

    Posted 6 months ago by GreatDane #

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    Aw, GD, what a bummer! I can't tell you how awful that place sounds. I wish it would have worked out but it didn't. I know that out there is the job for you! I know I thoroughly enjoyed working at the YMCA and I understand you wanting to stay at the gym if possible. Know your TDK family is behind you 100% WITH MARTINIS!

    Posted 6 months ago by mollycat71 #

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    100% with martinis? Can't beat that!!!

    I'm relieved I've made the decision - I've been way too stressed out, tired and missing my life. If I can come in earlier at the gym instead of having to open, I'll be just fine here.

    Posted 6 months ago by GreatDane #

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    monday night's NS Cafe will have to be the "GD gave notice" party. i'll have to read about it the next day. i can't wait for my computer to be home, but i'll have to...

    Posted 6 months ago by Cheri 12/22 #

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    Oooooh, that would be nice, Cheri - then I can't chicken out! :)
    We'll carry the party over til Tuesday so you can participate, too! I hope your computer situation gets fixed asap.

    Posted 6 months ago by GreatDane #

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    Giving two weeks notice is not so much a courtesy for your current employer as one for your future employer. You are saying to the next employer,"I am responsible and will not leave you in a lurch."
    My current employer expressed such relief when I insisted on giving 2 weeks notice and all I was doing was reducing my hours. The hiring manager said he would be very uncomfortable with someone willing to jump ship to change jobs without necessity. I went to part time at my old job for 18 months before easing out. True, I loved my full to part-time gig, but 2 weeks was totally overboard since I was just cutting back hours.

    Posted 6 months ago by ailuromaniac #

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