[Squirrel]

Originally Posted by JW

There isn't much to the approach other then writing it and handing/emailing it to Managers/Directors. I usually talk to them in person first obviously tell them whats up and then once thats done, I send the letter off to make it official.

Like Bonzo said though, if you are willing to quit if things don't go your way then you are fine, as long as you have planned out the future which it seems you have.

Edit. Sometimes if you have the money talk the company may take a day or 2 to get back to you. So don't fire off the quit notice too fast!
JW

I gave them a heads up last week about my intentions, their fault if they didnt prepare a rebuttle

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

Is your part time job related experience? If not I hope you don't plan on being out of your chosen profession too long. No one likes gaps in the resume. How will you explain your move to prospective employers? You can't say "they would not give me a raise during a time of recession and 10%+ unemployment so I told them to pound sand". It could be a hard conversation trying to not come off like an self-centered idiot. And most people try not to hire those. "I left to get my MBA" or whatever will sound as thin as it looks on paper. No one with a brain does that in this economy.

My experience is find a job while you look for a new one. And negotiations with the new employer is in your favor if you already have a job. Gives you bargaining strength.

The old saying "don't cut off your nose to spite your face" may apply here.




FWIW, once you get a raise based on a threat to jump, you often acquire a spiteful bulls-eye after that.

part time work is job related, another hit on the nail was that my current work was not willing to work with me in my school situation, which is more important than work to me

Originally Posted by edpontiac91

In this job market, you are far from being indispensable. There are at least 5 or 6 people that will do your job for even less than you are making now and most companies are always looking to find ways to cut back.

Your young and at your age you will find another job, but quiting your position does not look good on any resume. If you enjoy your work and feel you are a real asset to your company, speak to your manager and see what are your options for advancement and earning an increase. Just giving them a take it or leave it demand, will usually end up with a one way trip to the exit door. Just my .

I do not enjoy my work lol, its a very hostile work environment that treats people like they are cattle, and with the recent scandals that have been reported and the less-than-ethical direction of the company i would not like to be a part of it no longer

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

back up a bit. before you get to the ultimatum step, do you have a logical and thought out conversation ready on why you deserve more money? Specifically a list of 'what is in it for them' if you get more money? What are you offering them besides the status quo?

I made a list of several things ive done to help them save money/run more efficiently, ive helped make the transition to our new software run much more smoothly by being the only one working one on one with the programmers, i redesigned our billing process to be more automated, among other things... i also have a list of future projects i would like to implement.... if the money is right