Giving my 2-Weeks Notice Tomorrow

"Party-vi" (party-vi) 05/16/2019 at 23:56 • Filed to: None

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Starting a new job with the same pay but trading my hour and a half commute for a 20 minute commute. w00t.

BeaterGT > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 00:15

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Congrats! Hope it’s a smooth transition.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 00:20

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bob and john > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 00:22

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more times for braps.

but to do so...there is less braps.

hmmmm

phenotyp > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 00:22

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Hell yeah!

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 00:24

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You know what this means, right?

Dance party!

Aremmes > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 00:30

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Sweet. I did the same 18 months ago, and the new commute is both shorter and more fun. Hopefully your new commute will take you through interesting places.

CB > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 00:45

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I was about to say that I’m pretty sure you can’t quit Oppo.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 00:54

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Congrats! I expect this will be a good decision. I switched jobs just under a year ago for no real pay increase but a 15 minute commute with basically no traffic. I’ve been so much happier and less stressed at work and at  home and I really believe spending less time commuting is a big part of it.

For Sweden > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 00:58

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party-vii?

shop-teacher > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 07:25

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Niiiiice!

Thomas Donohue > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 08:03

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What kind of Jalop wants to spend less time in a car???

Congrats, and good luck. Nothing like that feeling when you say “I’m out!”

Party-vi > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 05/17/2019 at 08:04

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Party-vi > Aremmes 05/17/2019 at 08:04

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It will take me through a very boring part of Maryland, but that’s ok.

Party-vi > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 05/17/2019 at 08:08

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I’m thinking the same thing - I’ll get another hour in the morning to sleep in, and at least another hour in the evening to do more family stuff.

Party-vi > CB 05/17/2019 at 08:15

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I wish I knew how to quit you Oppo

pip bip - choose Corrour > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 08:46

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good luck!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 09:28

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My commute is 15 minutes when I go to the actual office, when I have to go to project sites it’s usually California or Oregon and I have drive cars like this.

Party-vi > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/17/2019 at 10:13

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This one does not spark joy

Party-vi > For Sweden 05/17/2019 at 10:15

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party-Fortnite

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 10:17

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600+ hours of your life back every year! 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 10:18

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The Mitsubishi was so terrible that it made it interesting. Like driving a fiat 500 on the autobonn, not really suited for real car duty.

E90M3 > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 10:26

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I’m thinking the same thing - I’ll get another hour in the morning to sleep in, and at least another hour in the evening to do more family stuff. work on an E46 project.

Party-vi > E90M3 05/17/2019 at 10:56

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If I still had it man I would love that. It’ll be a transfercase and seats for the Willys, probably new engine seals too.

Party-vi > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/17/2019 at 11:01

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Being able to get home before my wife will be a huge improvement, just so I can do garage or cook. Man I miss cooking.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Party-vi 05/17/2019 at 14:15

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Happy for you (and your wife)!

bob and john > Party-vi 06/03/2019 at 12:18

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the real question is.

will there be chickn parm at the new place? 

Party-vi > bob and john 06/07/2019 at 08:15

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No  chicken parm thus far, but I am hopeful for the future.

Xyl0c41n3 > Party-vi 07/04/2019 at 02:51

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I started a new job this spring, finally back in the town I prefer to live. It’s more pay, and theoretically less work responsibility. But, I’ve got offices in two cities, so my commute varies from 12 minutes to 25 minutes, depending on what I need to do that day . And I’ve been so busy, I’ve yet to get home early enough to really luxuriate in making home-cooked meals on any regular sort of basis. (I, too, love cooking!)

Regardless, I’m having a blast. Loving t he new place. Working with a lot of new colleagues and a whole bunch of familiar ones, too. And kicking shit up in the new communities I cover. I’ve already had one public official take note of the stuff I’ve been uncovering in neighboring communities that he has jokingly encouraged me to continue focusing on THOSE communities (rather than scrutinizing his, lol. But that just fuels my curiosity even more ), and another tell me “you always get the story first, don’t you?” after my reporting of several issues led other local media outlets to scramble to catch up.

It’s amazing what a change of scenery can do, isn’t it?

I know this post of yours is a few weeks old now, but I hope you’re settling in well at your new job. I hope you’re enjoying your new office and colleagues and responsibilities.

And I hope you’re getting to cook all the meals you want and spending all the time with your lovely wife that you want.

I’m glad to hear you’re doing well. It sincerely makes my heart happy. I don’t often get to stop by Oppo, but I still have a soft spot in my heart for y’all mods and for the friends I’ve made here.

Anyhoo, apologies for the super long and super random comment. Happy Fourth of July, P arty-vi!

Party-vi > Xyl0c41n3 07/05/2019 at 08:51

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It’s good to read you got a change of scenery and are doing well. A short commute is always something to look forward to, and it has to be nice that the “other” office is only another 10 minutes - I’m technically in a satellite office and my “home” office is in Louisville, 600 miles away.

It sounds like you’re fitting into your new role quite well. I’m glad you’re getting on after the garbage you went through on here. Oppositelock is always open to you - stop by any time. I hope you enjoyed your 4th!