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Originally Posted by O- Fender

I can't sleep, I'm so excited. I'm handing in my notice at work. I'm not sure where to begin, so this might be a bit jumbled.

My wife and I realized we need a change and we're folding our tent and moving on. I was accepted into a post graduate course in the fall.

The job I'm leaving has deteriorated. It was great working for a small television station then it was taken over by a much larger corporation. The pay is bad but the benefits are amazing. I've always had glowing employee evaluations. I'm "a great asset to this company". I've been encouraged to apply for job postings and yet I've been passed over for promotions many times. I'm talented and have a lot to offer but I guess I don't have the right amount of schmooze. I also haven't had opportunity to show what I'm capable of.

There are so many things the company has done and is doing that I disagree with. One was throwing out the archives. About 25 years of local history tossed into the bin. GONE. Yet the company assures us that we're part of the "family" and they care about us and the town.

My boss was fired ten days before Christmas. Friday night was the Christmas party and everyone was buddy buddy and glowing words all around. Monday, he was told "The company is going in a new direction and you aren't the one to take us there." I spoke to him a few weeks ago and other than the corporate speak, he still doesn't know exactly why he was let go.

Another of my bosses was promoted to the regional office in another city. He uprooted his wife and kids (in the middle of the school year) and six weeks later, was let go.

One guy was let go days after he worked on a special project and was told that he was an excellent worker.

This has led to a tense atmosphere at work. I suspect that others are looking at other jobs in case the company goes in another new direction.

December, I was told the company needs an editor and I was going to be part time editing and part time my current position. Eventually I was going to be full time editing. I was given training in December. I haven't touched editing equipment since then.

But this will all be behind me soon. I have a meeting with my new supervisor, a guy hired well after I was and a guy I lost a promotion to years ago (and I'm still in the same place). Then my wife and I are going out to celebrate.
I can't wait.

Inspirational. I admire your courage and willingness to change. Please keep us all posted on your progressive success....it's coming I just know it!