A little over a month ago I made a post asking if anyone here has ever worked as a critical facilities technician at a data center because I was thinking about making a career change.

Well I interviewed shortly thereafter and got an offer on Friday! I of course accepted it. Pay is about 1k more per month when factoring in the wages and holiday pay (shift work at a 24/7 manned data center). Add in some shift coverages over the course of the year and it’s going to be around 15-20k more than what I’m making now.

Plus, I get away from the most toxic person in any professional level I’ve ever met....my current supervisor. She is 99.9% of the reason I even started looking in the first place. The other .1% is because I’m just tired of what I’m doing...but I would continue to do it if she wasn’t such an evil bitch.

So why in the hell am I so nervous about putting in my notice tomorrow morning? I’ve been dreaming about getting rid of my boss for years now, it just seems irrational to dread tomorrow morning so much.

I’ll also be concerned about the possibility that the offer I received will be rescinded. Hell, we’ve seen it happen right here on these forums to other members in the past. So there’s that too.

I just wish I wasn’t a big ball of nerves right now. I know I shouldn’t be like this but I just can’t help it.

Take a deep breath.You will do fine tomorrow.Relax even if the offer were to go south just look how quick you got this job offer! Enjoy your new job.

Good news brings anxiety as well. A resignation letter should be short and not mention any negatives about the company or your supervisor. Be sure you have the signed contract in hand before submitting the resignation letter.

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So why in the hell am I so nervous about putting in my notice tomorrow morning?

Everybody is nervous about a life-changing event. Apprehension about how your resignation will be taken is normal. If this "evil bitch" is the one you're supposed to give your notice to and not someone higher up, I'd resist the temptation to tell her off.

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So why in the hell am I so nervous about putting in my notice tomorrow morning?

That's easy to answer.
Mostly because we have a "personal" relationship to our jobs rather than a "business" one.

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Originally posted by egregore:

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So why in the hell am I so nervous about putting in my notice tomorrow morning?

Everybody is nervous about a life-changing event. Apprehension about how your resignation will be taken is normal. If this "evil bitch" is the one you're supposed to give your notice to and not someone higher up, I'd resist the temptation to tell her off.

Yeah she’s going to be the first person I hand my letter to tomorrow. Second person will be the HR manager because I wouldn’t put it past my boss to not hand it in.

I have every intention on being polite and professional, but if she can’t do the same then I’m also prepared to walk out. My wife has been telling me for months now to just quit.

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So why in the hell am I so nervous about putting in my notice tomorrow morning?

That's easy to answer.
Mostly because we have a "personal" relationship to our jobs rather than a "business" one.

I think I’m more worried about the guy I work with. He’s going to have to handle everything until they find a replacement. This is going to be a pretty big blow to the company. It’s not some that somebody else can step in and help out with. It’s going to take time to find someone who knows how to do the job that is willing to do it for what they are willing to pay.

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Originally posted by Largefarva:

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Originally posted by egregore:

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So why in the hell am I so nervous about putting in my notice tomorrow morning?

Everybody is nervous about a life-changing event. Apprehension about how your resignation will be taken is normal. If this "evil bitch" is the one you're supposed to give your notice to and not someone higher up, I'd resist the temptation to tell her off.

Yeah she’s going to be the first person I hand my letter to tomorrow. Second person will be the HR manager because I wouldn’t put it past my boss to not hand it in.

I have every intention on being polite and professional, but if she can’t do the same then I’m also prepared to walk out. My wife has been telling me for months now to just quit.

If I were in your position, I would seriously consider by-passing the toxic supervisor with the resignation letter, and just giving it directly to HR.

If you are leaving because of her, is there really any need to deal with her, or have any discussion about your resignation with her, if HR is an alternative?

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Originally posted by Largefarva:

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Originally posted by smschulz:

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So why in the hell am I so nervous about putting in my notice tomorrow morning?

That's easy to answer.
Mostly because we have a "personal" relationship to our jobs rather than a "business" one.

I think I’m more worried about the guy I work with. He’s going to have to handle everything until they find a replacement. This is going to be a pretty big blow to the company. It’s not some that somebody else can step in and help out with. It’s going to take time to find someone who knows how to do the job that is willing to do it for what they are willing to pay.

Congratulations. Move on and don't even think back. We all like to think our position is very important, and we are indispensable, that if we suddenly disappear, the company will go to shit. We are not the first person that just got up and left. Happened before, and it will happen again. Companies will easily scramble and manage. Schulz is right.

I remember your thread and am happy you got the job. Good luck!

I think I’m more worried about the guy I work with. He’s going to have to handle everything until they find a replacement. This is going to be a pretty big blow to the company. It’s not some that somebody else can step in and help out with. It’s going to take time to find someone who knows how to do the job that is willing to do it for what they are willing to pay.[/QUOTE]
Congratulations. Move on and don't even think back. We all like to think our position is very important, and we are indispensable, that if we suddenly disappear, the company will go to shit. We are not the first person that just got up and left. Happened before, and it will happen again. Companies will easily scramble and manage. Schulz is right.[/QUOTE]


Countries, armies and governments all have back up plans if you die or disappear. You may be missed but you WILL be replaced.

Congratulations on you new job.

We're in a great economy right now so I wouldn't be all that worried.
Maybe once you get settled in, you will be able to recruit the guy you work with too.

Remember the company you work for would not hesitate to kick you the curb if things changed. You are going to a better place. Yes, you are nervous and that is understandable.

After you hand it to her - resend it to both her and HR electronically. (bcc your personal email)

Don’t be nervous. You aren’t leaving a good job for a better job you are leaving a toxic situation that would steal your soul if you stayed.

If your supervisor is as bad as you say then your coworker will probably be cheering you on.

If it were me (BTDT) I would hand deliver to the HR Director. I would then immediately follow up with an email of confirmation to both the Director and to your supervisor. I would not take the time or the effort to provide her with a copy other than by email. However, keep in mind, I'm a dick.

Congrats on moving forward. I'd go straight to HR with the resignation letter. There's no need to have unnecessary dealings with a toxic supervisor. Your company has a process for this and it will play out how it plays out. Let your remaining time be as least stressful as possible.

Do you have any marching band friends?

I would just send both HR and your supervisor an email at the same time with your intended last day. Alternatively, you could omit your supervisor...she sounds like a peach.