I quit my job today!

[Senusret I]

[valkyrie]

Congratulations!? I'm sorry?! Go have a beer?!!!!!!

LOL is this a good thing, I hope?

[Senusret I]

Thank you! Don't be sorry! I got drunk last weekend, so I'm cool on a beer right now.

Since I just said the story in an email, I'll just copy and paste:

Earlier this week, I requested 2.5 days off next week because I was invited to be the keynote speaker for National Coming Out Week observances at Ohio University. I was set to address the NPHC next Tuesday night and the campus as a whole on Wednesday night.

Admittedly, I should have submitted the leave request earlier. But I didn't.

So my boss denied the request. He said we were "short staffed" -- which is insane because the one chick who is getting married and taking two weeks off has NOTHING to do with my 2.5 days. [Note: I am a Site Director for an after school program. The absence of a Site Director in one place does not have anything to do with my school on the other side of the city.]

I asked him to reconsider because speaking at these events was VERY important to me, and I would hate to be forced to choose between the job and the opportunity. He asked me then if I was not given the days off, was I saying that I would resign? I said yes.

This morning, he said that the best he could do was let me have ONE DAY off.

ONE DAY, yet I will be speaking for two nights. Not to mention the LGBT office at OU has arranged all of these lunches and dinners with faculty members, directors, and student groups -- treating me like a celebrity!

So I told him that I found his offer to be unacceptable and that I was resigning, effective today.

He stuttered a bit and finally said to me "So we don't even get two week's notice?"

I said no.

But thank you for the opportunity to work here.

So that's that. I'm going to Ohio next week to speak about being black and queer!

And I love it!

The next few months will be a struggle, but at least I will be able to sleep at night knowing that I stood by my principles, stood my ground when they played hardball, had the unconditional support of my family and friends.... it just feels so fucking good to do the right thing, Frat! [Note: I was addressing a Brother, lol]



So yeah, that's that. It was a great six months. I did a lot to improve my site's reputation at my school. I revived the volunteer corps from Georgetown. I "got those kids straight" as some of the teachers at my site said. I basically kicked ass for six months and my bosses chose to throw it away over 2.5 days of leave -- THAT I HAD TO USE. Not like I asked them for extra, lol.

This change allows me to focus on the final weeks of getting my second novel out and move full speed ahead with doing more things like my lectures at Ohio next week.

[_Opi_]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Thank you! Don't be sorry! I got drunk last weekend, so I'm cool on a beer right now.

Since I just said the story in an email, I'll just copy and paste:

Earlier this week, I requested 2.5 days off next week because I was invited to be the keynote speaker for National Coming Out Week observances at Ohio University. I was set to address the NPHC next Tuesday night and the campus as a whole on Wednesday night.

Admittedly, I should have submitted the leave request earlier. But I didn't.

So my boss denied the request. He said we were "short staffed" -- which is insane because the one chick who is getting married and taking two weeks off has NOTHING to do with my 2.5 days. [Note: I am a Site Director for an after school program. The absence of a Site Director in one place does not have anything to do with my school on the other side of the city.]

I asked him to reconsider because speaking at these events was VERY important to me, and I would hate to be forced to choose between the job and the opportunity. He asked me then if I was not given the days off, was I saying that I would resign? I said yes.

This morning, he said that the best he could do was let me have ONE DAY off.

ONE DAY, yet I will be speaking for two nights. Not to mention the LGBT office at OU has arranged all of these lunches and dinners with faculty members, directors, and student groups -- treating me like a celebrity!

So I told him that I found his offer to be unacceptable and that I was resigning, effective today.

He stuttered a bit and finally said to me "So we don't even get two week's notice?"

I said no.

But thank you for the opportunity to work here.

So that's that. I'm going to Ohio next week to speak about being black and queer!

And I love it!

The next few months will be a struggle, but at least I will be able to sleep at night knowing that I stood by my principles, stood my ground when they played hardball, had the unconditional support of my family and friends.... it just feels so fucking good to do the right thing, Frat! [Note: I was addressing a Brother, lol]



So yeah, that's that. It was a great six months. I did a lot to improve my site's reputation at my school. I revived the volunteer corps from Georgetown. I "got those kids straight" as some of the teachers at my site said. I basically kicked ass for six months and my bosses chose to throw it away over 2.5 days of leave -- THAT I HAD TO USE. Not like I asked them for extra, lol.

This change allows me to focus on the final weeks of getting my second novel out and move full speed ahead with doing more things like my lectures at Ohio next week.

Aw, sorry about the job.

But congratulations on the two big speaking engagements!!

[jon1856]

At many levels and many reasons, GOOD FOR YOU!!
I did something very close a few months ago and I had not problem sleeping the next day ( something I was not able to do prior to quiting)
Break a leg in Ohio..

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Thank you! Don't be sorry! I got drunk last weekend, so I'm cool on a beer right now.

Since I just said the story in an email, I'll just copy and paste:

Earlier this week, I requested 2.5 days off next week because I was invited to be the keynote speaker for National Coming Out Week observances at Ohio University. I was set to address the NPHC next Tuesday night and the campus as a whole on Wednesday night.

Admittedly, I should have submitted the leave request earlier. But I didn't.

So my boss denied the request. He said we were "short staffed" -- which is insane because the one chick who is getting married and taking two weeks off has NOTHING to do with my 2.5 days. [Note: I am a Site Director for an after school program. The absence of a Site Director in one place does not have anything to do with my school on the other side of the city.]

I asked him to reconsider because speaking at these events was VERY important to me, and I would hate to be forced to choose between the job and the opportunity. He asked me then if I was not given the days off, was I saying that I would resign? I said yes.

This morning, he said that the best he could do was let me have ONE DAY off.

ONE DAY, yet I will be speaking for two nights. Not to mention the LGBT office at OU has arranged all of these lunches and dinners with faculty members, directors, and student groups -- treating me like a celebrity!

So I told him that I found his offer to be unacceptable and that I was resigning, effective today.

He stuttered a bit and finally said to me "So we don't even get two week's notice?"

I said no.

But thank you for the opportunity to work here.

So that's that. I'm going to Ohio next week to speak about being black and queer!

And I love it!

The next few months will be a struggle, but at least I will be able to sleep at night knowing that I stood by my principles, stood my ground when they played hardball, had the unconditional support of my family and friends.... it just feels so fucking good to do the right thing, Frat! [Note: I was addressing a Brother, lol]



So yeah, that's that. It was a great six months. I did a lot to improve my site's reputation at my school. I revived the volunteer corps from Georgetown. I "got those kids straight" as some of the teachers at my site said. I basically kicked ass for six months and my bosses chose to throw it away over 2.5 days of leave -- THAT I HAD TO USE. Not like I asked them for extra, lol.

This change allows me to focus on the final weeks of getting my second novel out and move full speed ahead with doing more things like my lectures at Ohio next week.

[OOhsoflyDELTA#9]

Congrats on the speaking engagement!!!!!! If the old job didn't see you as an asset and worth the time off then their loss......keep God 1st and the rest will fall into place....(I wanna read the first novel PM me)

[tinydancer]

The Ohio gig sounds like quite an opportunity - congratulations!

I know you must have some mixed feelings about leaving your job. I recently retired and had many second thoughts before I actually turned in my papers. Now I know I did the right thing - I have a feeling that you know you did, too.

[Senusret I]

You raise some interesting points.

First I would like to say that I am probably receiving a lot of support in this thread because I've been part of GC for so long. These people remember before I was an Alpha, celebrated my initiation into Alpha with me, remember my struggle to become published, celebrated my novel with me, and have met me when my work as an author brought me to their various towns and cities.

Simply put, I was an author before I was a Site Director. When I was hired, they knew that I was an author and had already traveled to various schools, pride celebrations, book clubs, etc. When asked in my interview how I would balance the two, I said that I would do so fairly and equitably and be flexible -- as I have been for the past six months.

For six months, I've been too tired to write and unable to promote my work or accept speaking engagements unless they were on the weekend. This is the first time I asked for time off during the week.

This is my reality -- there is no need for you to check it.

My job is important -- but my site is so well oiled that it will be fine without me because I have laid out a structure for my employees to follow. They are highly qualified, highly motivated college students who have had intensive training. My abscence does not harm them.

I had not admitted that the leave request wasn't submitted "on time" -- I have admitted that I could have submitted it earlier. My office does not have a policy about what is considered "on time."

You don't seem to understand the nature of the work I am doing. I think another reason for the support of my decision in this thread is because people on GC know how I live my life -- they have seen my own fraternity brothers turn their backs on me because of my sexual orientation. For them, seeing me take a stand such as this to go to a completely different environment and speak about my experiences means something.

It's not about "being in the spotlight" -- it's about making a difference, being an activist. The themes of my novel also directly relate to fraternity and sorority life in many ways. Just ask anyone on GC who has read it. I say "treating me like a celebrity" not because I am star struck or drunk with fame -- far from it. I say it because of the irony of being celebrated for being who you are in a completely different venue than the place that should be treating you that way.

The bottom line is that you really don't know me. You don't know my job. You don't know whether I've made a difference or not.

But I know me. I know my job. And I know that I've made a difference when my coworkers have told me that I empowered them to speak their minds when previously they were silent; when parents tell me that I've created a quality program for their children that didn't previously exist; when my employees thank me for going above and beyond for them; when teachers let me know that they appreciate the structure and discipline I provide.

If you're interested in the job, email me your resume and I'll be sure to put in a good word.

[Senusret I]

I really wish you hadn't edited your post, because now my response seems disjointed.

[RU OX Alum]

I didn't say he was doing the kids a favor, he was doing his boss, etc. a favor by putting up with their crap. Yeah sometimes work is great, and sometimes you run into entire offices full of asshats

[CutiePie2000]

Sensuret,
Good for you, and I hope that you have good opportunities coming your way after your speaking engagements.

[Thrillhouse]

Good for you senusret.

I did a similar thing on the job front recently and landed on my feet with no problem and hopefully you have similar luck after your speaking engagements

[Senusret I]

Thank you.......I really appreciate it, guys.

I am really excited about the trip and even more excited to be able to continue writing and publishing (it suffered for the past six months).

I'll be substitute teaching again, too, so I will still get to work with kids while continuing to lay foundations for my career as a writer/speaker/etc.

I will definitely keep GC posted, as I always do.

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Thank you.......I really appreciate it, guys.

I am really excited about the trip and even more excited to be able to continue writing and publishing (it suffered for the past six months).

I'll be substitute teaching again, too, so I will still get to work with kids while continuing to lay foundations for my career as a writer/speaker/etc.

I will definitely keep GC posted, as I always do.

Peace of mind is priceless plus this speaking engagement is crucial to your career as a writer and speaker, so never fear the decision that will benefit you in the long run.

Best wishes at OU in a few weeks.

[Sister Havana]

Good for you, Brother. It sounds like an amazing opportunity.