One of my girlfriends recently gave her 2 weeks notice to a well-respected company in Seattle. She had been given the opportunity of her career to get a promotion and a 50% raise … in a different company.
Though I am not a saint, I generally am thrilled when any of my staff find greener pastures (granted, sometimes, I smile through gritted teeth as a I frantically try and salvage the situation in my head).
Not so much this boss; having already taken 5 weeks of vacation by April 1st, partially based on the excellent responsible work my friend was doing, all she said upon hearing the news of this fabulous opportunity and promotion was:
“What?! Well, that’s inconvenient! I’m scheduled to be on a three week vacation then!!!“
Certainly confirms why this was a smart business move…
Somebody needs to tell her old boss that the world does not revolve around her !!!!!!
Lol…I agree! On both point. Lol. How exciting for your friend!
Even if the new job didn’t offer a raise and promotion, it sounds like she did well by getting rid of a self-centered boss. Congrats to her!!
If I lived in Bellingham, I’d beg you for a job, Anne-Marie; I know you’d be the most incredible boss! And oh to be near soaps all day would be total heaven!