No Turning Back- Part 2
It’s been a week since I spoke of my predicament. I’m sure all who have read it is wondering what has become of my circumstance. Yesterday, exactly a week from the spoken dilemma was an answer: I was told to go about my business with the week long gig (good, it’s what I wanted) but oddly enough that was not the end of it. They added the notion of welcoming me back as a part-time employee after my short term commitment, considering of ‘course that I have not landed a new job by then. I was confused. I was appreciative of the thought but I was definitely unsure of their motive, if any. First, they tell me there was no room for changing positions. Secondly, they declared that they may never even have the occupation I desire. Therefore, the only legroom there is would be my resignation. Yet, they are willing to welcome me back just in case I (fall off my high horse?) fail to find another job. Are they calling my bluff? It’s really bizarre because I’m not bluffing at all! As a matter of fact, I’ve been offered a significantly great opportunity at another institution pending I pass their drug test ---- (this, all together would be a new entry).
I suppose it works out, I get to do my gig and work a new job but “just in case” I can always go back and work for my 'to be' ex- employer who is willing to pay me even when they’ve acknowledged they have no use for me. Either way, I didn’t burn my bridges. Yoo-hoo me!
By the way, I asked if I should hand them an official letter of resignation and their response was, “none needed.”
"Yoo-hoo me!"is exactly correct. The company you're with is small and cannot afford what your career growth would cost in dollars and cents. Also, they have all of their bases covered and do not have room for your personal career growth.
However, they are very impressed with you and your work and would like to devise some way of keeping you on staff, continuing to do the great job you're doing for them, and are willing to understand that the opportunity you're seeking is out there somewhere. They do not want to hold you back and are being extraordinarily supportive of your endeavors. What they've also told you is that you are very employable.
Do you need to officially turn in a letter of resignation? Absolutely not -- at least for now.
Congratulations on having such an employer. I've had two, maybe three in my lifetime (maybe more if I really stop to think about it). They are treasures, lifelong references, and professional friends.