Today Didn't Happen Like I Expected
By DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
United States
June 14, 2017 2:18pm CST
Today at about 11 a.m. I went up to the office to see if I could talk to my Principal and submit my resignation. All the paperwork I needed to do was done. My room was cleaned out and ready for summer. I had nothing left to do.
When I got there, I looked out the front door and saw her driving off. I asked where she was going, and the receptionist told me the Principal was taking her daughter to a dental appointment. I asked what time she'd be back and was told she was taking the rest of the day off.
It looks like I'll have to wait until Monday to formally resign since my missus and I are leaving tomorrow for a four-day, three-night camping trip. Monday will still be plenty of time.
Have you ever tried to leave a job and had to wait because the person you needed to give your resignation to left work early that day?
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17 responses
@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
14 Jun 17
Oh my gosh!!! Wouldn't you know it DW!!
Oh dear now you have to wait til Monday
No I haven't had the issue.
Hope you have a nice time camping though..
Oh dear now you have to wait til Monday
No I haven't had the issue.
Hope you have a nice time camping though..1 person likes this
@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
14 Jun 17
@DWDavis Yes, maybe it happened this way for a reason DW..
I know you are looking forward to the camping..does the Missus make that lovely sausage gravy when you camp also? haha
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
15 Jun 17
@TiarasOceanView She makes the sausage gravy biscuits once in a while when we camp.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
15 Jun 17
Here in NC, the Principal is the one who hires you, subject to approval of the School Board, which is usually a rubber stamp issue, and the Principal is the one you inform that you are resigning. Also, she and I have had an excellent working relationship for over 12 years. I would have let her know before going to the Central Office anyway.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
15 Jun 17
No, but at this point it must be a formality for you.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
15 Jun 17
@DWDavis Understandably for sure.
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@Poppylicious (11134)
• United Kingdom
15 Jun 17
Just out of interest, would your new school not have contacted your current school for a reference? Enjoy your camping trip!
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@thislittlepennyearns (68246)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
14 Jun 17
Oh that's kind of a bummer. Have you formally accepted the job at the new school? Or does that have to wait until you are officially done at the public school?
Either way, Happy Summer and have a great trip camping! Are you taking the dogs?
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
15 Jun 17
I have formally accepted the new job. My resignation from the public school is a done deal, as long as I give 30 days notice, so I technically have until July 1 to make my intentions known.
We are taking the dogs camping with us. We never go without them. Ace would have a fit.
@thislittlepennyearns (68246)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
15 Jun 17
@DWDavis Well congratulations then! I know just from reading your posts that you are going to be much happier at the new school!
Awe! Well I'm sure they willl have a blast, are you going to the same spot as last time?
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@Fishmomma (11658)
• United States
15 Jun 17
There are days that don't go as planned and sorry to hear you weren't able to turn in the paperwork. Enjoy the camping trip and Monday you will be able to move on to a new job. I'm glad you already have a new position.
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@snowy22315 (209056)
• United States
14 Jun 17
I don't think so. I suppose if you were really anxious too, you could leave it on her desk.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
14 Jun 17
I've never resigned from a job.. so no. Good luck with it though!
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@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
14 Jun 17
I never have this happen to me. If I were you I would be a little anxious because it would feel like prolonging my agony - you know just wanting to get something done and over it. But you're right, there's still Monday. For now, enjoy the good weather and your time with the family.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Jun 17
No, I cannot say this has ever happened to me.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Jun 17
I have walked out on the spot, been laid off or given notice.
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@teamfreak16 (43640)
• Denver, Colorado
15 Jun 17
No, I've honestly either given two weeks or just quit. Or been laid off.
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
14 Jun 17
I'll bet that was frustrating. I didn't have that problem. When I decided to retire in June, I told my principal in November. I did that because its hard to find a good physics teacher. There were days when I regretted. She did everything short of begging to try and talk me out of retiring.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
15 Jun 17
Ugh! It has to be tough for you at this point b/c you just want to get it over with, don't you?
