Ended a ten year job ,Because of.Stevie...........

Macfanforever · #1 06-17-2011, 05:32 PM

Today I just gave my boss my two weeks notice because of bickering for my vacation time for the end of August for the up coming tour of Stevie's doing.I handed the dates to him and try to work a deal out for geting four days off .I could not take off the whole week off because of the company rules goes as follows.I cant take a vacation between Aug 15 thru Dec 20 because of the holiday season.He gave me 3 days which would of been monday 29 Boston Show ,tuesday 30 SPAC show.I come to work wednesday the 31st.Take off sept 1st for the PNC Holmdel show .and come back to work friday sept 2 .He said .he cant give me friday,but agreed on me having those three days off.but work for two.So I said today I did not mind rushing home from Saratoga NY to come in on wednesday .I not going to have a problem on doing so.but I would be beat and tired all day to work safely..Last 9 years they know I go out on the road to see Stevie .I do understand the rules of the company because I got stuck alot of times shorthanded with help on the job.I did not have any conflicts with the vacation time scheduling.On last years mini-tour which was about the same dates.At that time he did groned about the three days that I taken off for the Turningstone and the Atlantic City show dates .He said go ahead .take them off. So at the end of todays talks the big bubble burst about the friday after the PNC show because I needed some R'n'R time after runing around.He said NO you got to come into work friday.OK by that time I said to him that will be it then.So today I'm stepping down from my 10 year job over for one day I could not take off .
Ok Sorry about the longwinded airing out my problems out here on the Ledge.

Mac Attack · #2 06-17-2011, 05:39 PM

Yikes, that sux.
Stevie, the drug that's better than Charlie Sheen.

Beachwood Mac · #3 06-17-2011, 05:47 PM

Not getting any sympathy out of me. I hope you're independently wealthy because, in today's economy, that has to be the dumbest move you could make.

Macfanforever · #4 06-17-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Beachwood Mac

Not getting any sympathy out of me. I hope you're independently wealthy because, in today's economy, that has to be the dumbest move you could make.

I'll be fine.I do have a plan.They did offered me to come back in sept part time as I do some personal stuff plus going back to get some more schooling on computer science.

sodascouts · #5 06-17-2011, 06:04 PM

Man, I love Stevie, but I would never sacrifice a good job for her. The high I get from a concert is magnificent, but it won't pay the bills. I don't think Stevie would want people to bankrupt themselves "because of" her. In fact, I think she would probably be appalled at the idea.

But hey, it's your life.

Macfanforever · #6 06-17-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

Man, I love Stevie, but I would never sacrifice a good job for her. The high I get from a concert is magnificent, but it won't pay the bills. I don't think Stevie would want people to bankrupt themselves "because of" her. In fact, I think she would probably be appalled at the idea.

But hey, it's your life.

I have to agree 100 percent with you .She would kick my a$$ all over town.

Bryan · #7 06-17-2011, 06:15 PM

I am so happy for you. I've seen this so many times before..those in "authority" dictating what days people can and can't take& vacations etc.It's all about them feeling powerful about 'owning' someone's time.The best thing to do is remove that from them.
Most people are scared to make that move so good for you!

jkmaletic · #8 06-17-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Beachwood Mac

Not getting any sympathy out of me. I hope you're independently wealthy because, in today's economy, that has to be the dumbest move you could make.

Wow...harsh, dude.

Beachwood Mac · #9 06-17-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jkmaletic

Wow...harsh, dude.

Nowhere in his initial post did he say he was leaving for any other reason besides not getting the time off to go see Stevie. His company has a policy that employees can't take vacation time between August 15th and December 20th. Yet, his boss DID give him 3 days off during that period. Sounds like the boss bent the rules for him.

I have interviewed hundreds of applicants for jobs. Odds are if you left your last job of 10 years because your boss wouldn't give you one additional day during a period when by company policy you couldn't take any days off you wouldn't be getting the job you applied for. How would he truthfully answer the question "Why did you leave your last job?"

Sorry you were so offended Jamie

Macfanforever · #10 06-17-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Beachwood Mac

Nowhere in his initial post did he say he was leaving for any other reason besides not getting the time off to go see Stevie. His company has a policy that employees can't take vacation time between August 15th and December 20th. Yet, his boss DID give him 3 days off during that period. Sounds like the boss bent the rules for him.

I have interviewed hundreds of applicants for jobs. Odds are if you left your last job of 10 years because your boss wouldn't give you one additional day during a period when by company policy you couldn't take any days off you wouldn't be getting the job you applied for. How would he truthfully answer the question "Why did you leave your last job?"

Sorry you were so offended Jamie

Please read alittle more.MONEY..Deadend job to start.I'm now going to broadcast any personal details that happend today.

**mylittledemon** · #11 06-17-2011, 08:34 PM

MacMan... could you have gotten someone else to cover your shifts? Seems like a silly thing to step down from your job over something like that. That said, there must be other issues (like the fact that you make $10.50 for the last 5 years) that have built up and are making you ready to leave. I hope you find another gig.

jkmaletic · #12 06-17-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Beachwood Mac

Nowhere in his initial post did he say he was leaving for any other reason besides not getting the time off to go see Stevie. His company has a policy that employees can't take vacation time between August 15th and December 20th. Yet, his boss DID give him 3 days off during that period. Sounds like the boss bent the rules for him.

I have interviewed hundreds of applicants for jobs. Odds are if you left your last job of 10 years because your boss wouldn't give you one additional day during a period when by company policy you couldn't take any days off you wouldn't be getting the job you applied for. How would he truthfully answer the question "Why did you leave your last job?"

Sorry you were so offended Jamie

No offense taken.

TrueFaith77 · #13 06-24-2011, 12:55 PM

u did the right thing.

fumidesigns · #14 06-17-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jkmaletic

Wow...harsh, dude.

harsh but true. like seriously.....................i was out of work for almost a year before i got my now job. the only time i'd quit my job for stevie is if SHE HIRED ME!!!.......and she needs me on her team!

bombaysaffires · #15 06-17-2011, 11:33 PM

Good luck to you!

Not sure that I would ever disclose to my employer that I was needing/wanting to take time off to follow a rock star/band/sports team whatever around.... First, it's none of their damn business and second, it doesn't matter what you want the time off for, if you're entitled to it, you're entitled.

I understand about a job that sucks the life out of you...you do get held in by the "golden handcuffs" (ie good money) for a time, but eventually, the toll on your mental and physical health and the impact to your family life aren't worth it. (not saying that's necessarily your situation, but certainly at times has been mine)