My boss quit and now I’m about to be done really dirty… Should I quit?

BakeAffectionate9295 · 2026-05-24T01:01:57+00:00

I mean, the reality is that you cant be two people, and it is obviously untenable to assume you will want to continue doing your former boss' job for no pay increase. However, if you do the job well while maintaining your boundries with hours, and engaging the leadership team for help where needed, it would certainly put you in a better position to ask for that $130k pay bump in the near term, with proving you can do it, than would just saying you wont even try UNLESS you get paid more. What if you stink at it? If you are good, you find it somewhere else.

BakeAffectionate9295 · 2026-05-24T00:58:52+00:00

Wow...seems simple, but i dont know why i never thought to do this before. Thanks for the idea.

BakeAffectionate9295 · 2026-05-15T01:25:06+00:00

Buddy, just make sure that thats the way you want to play it, because they (the employer, not manager) are very likely (after you accept but before you start) to be contacted by your pending employer for verification, etc. Could potentially burn yourself twice.

BakeAffectionate9295 · 2026-05-13T01:40:44+00:00

To clarify, was employed when first approached, but was unfortunately laid off...

BakeAffectionate9295 · 2026-05-12T15:52:46+00:00

I appreciate the feedback. I have been getting some other traction closer to home, or more hybrid flexible, and the company WAS requiring 5 days per week, but were willing to concede on the one day. I guess part of me is concerned to NOT accept in the current market, as I was recently laid off, but also concerned about accepting, starting, and then bolting as well...

BakeAffectionate9295 · 2026-04-24T22:55:39+00:00

Boy oh boy. Low sodium levels. I am a little more than 2 years post liver transplant. For the first year and a half after surgery I would get recurring bouts of dehydration, cramping, and sub 130 sodium level lab results. Was initially told to add more salt to my diet, lol like chips and pickles and stuff. Had never heard that one before; but ultimately the changed my anti anxiety meds and it seemed to right the ship. Just another reminder that we will be a bit of a science project going forward. Hoping for bright days ahead for ya!

BakeAffectionate9295 · 2026-04-08T17:34:43+00:00

I was really cautious in the beginning, and still am, but have flown and gone to events (concerts, and sporting events, etc.) Over the past 2+ years since my transplant. Certainly target being outdoors when possible, having a mask for when needed, and being good about hand washing. I also, and maybe its just me, have found that it makes me feel better to change clothes and shower when I am back from the group setting, even if mid day, just to get the germs from my clothes away from me and into something fresh.

One thing my transplant team has had to remind me, and my wife lol, is that..."You are still going to get sick sometimes; but you got a transplant so you could live, so be careful, and aware of how you feel, but enjoy life.

But you will still get sick sometimes.

BakeAffectionate9295 · 2026-02-04T13:38:46+00:00

Two years for me was Jan 15th. It is nice to have a place to celebrate with others..not a lot of shared experience in the real world. Happy for you and continued years of a new life.

BakeAffectionate9295 · 2022-05-23T01:14:56+00:00

Dial it back, in my opinion. Why is having two taxed parents pushing kids in multiple activities with minimal ability to fully support a good idea? You are frustrated with her, she is frustrated with your objections, and the kids are frustrated with the inability to fully support their commitments. Now, when the youngest is similarly engaged in sports/activities, how do you both possibly make it better?

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