Gave my notice today...
It was not a good day for my blood pressure. I gave my notice, then as I was going to lunch to fill out the new job's paperwork, my wife called.
She was having major stomach cramps to the point I was about ready to break the appointment and take her to the hospital. She told me to keep my appointment. I called her back after the appointment, and she was doing a little better. She told me to go back to work.
Then, I called her about 2 hours later and she was quite a bit better.
I was concerned because she's been having some abdominal pains since her ERCP a year ago to remove stones. She's already had her gall bladder out AND the ERCP to remove stones a second time. Also, she hasn't pooped in two days. She had a friend die recently of Pancreatic Cancer and she's really scared that she might have it (too much medical reading and schoolwork, IMHO).
So, I just about had a panic attack.
Earlier, when I gave notice, my boss started to prepare a counter-offer, when the CEO came in and stopped it. He said that my mind was already made up, it didn't sound like I was "on the fence".
The strange thing is that my boss and CEO both told me that my leaving was a "good decision". They gave me lots of compliments and are going to let me take the remainder of my vacation next week for Thanksgiving.
I guess it's better for me to do this than for them to "do it" to me. I'll miss my co-workers, but I do feel that the company is in trouble and it's time to move on.
The CEO wanted to try to tell me that the VC guys were prepared to put more money in the company and "be patient" for results, but I really think that if the company doesn't get some sales by year-end, it's probably over.
December is going to be a very interesting month.
Glen Austin
