One of the best days of my life.

Goldie · 01-31-2014, 02:57 PM

Last year I started my own business as a bit of side work for the evenings and weekends. Nothing crazy, just screen printing and custom design work. Almost a year later we are doing better than we ever expected and I decided yesterday that I would be turning in my two week notice and going to work for myself full-time.

This morning I walked into my bosses office along with HR and handed them my letter of resignation. It simply advised of my decision to leave and my last day of employment. The boss gets rude with me and tells me that I won't be working out my two week notice and to go ahead and leave now and they will pay me for my two weeks as well as the rest of my accrued vacation time.

Fast forward to four hours later and I had a great conversation with a huge prospective client, and received a commitment from another client to move forward with contractual work until the indefinite future.

I could not be happier with my decision. The only down side...I had some dental work done last week and my mouth is still healing so I can't break out a nice cigar and really enjoy the day and all its glory.

I know that I will be working harder than ever before since I don't have the security of a guaranteed paycheck anymore, but I hope that I can find some spare time to hang around here a bit more and make it to some local HERFs and events.

To anyone who took the time to read this, I really appreciate it. I have so much joy from my commitment to my business and our new baby girl that I feel like the richest man in the world right now.

Everyone, have a great weekend. I know I will.

Drew

kelmac07 · 01-31-2014, 02:59 PM

Good for you Drew. Living the life brother.

big_jaygee · 01-31-2014, 03:00 PM

Congrats Drew and good luck with the business

CigarNut · 01-31-2014, 03:01 PM

Very cool! Congratulations!

Dave128 · 01-31-2014, 03:05 PM

Congratulations, Drew! Extremely happy to hear about your success story. Keep up the great work!

stearns · 01-31-2014, 03:06 PM

Congrats Brother

Adriftpanda · 01-31-2014, 03:13 PM

Congrats, Drew and wishing you nothing but success.

Remo · 01-31-2014, 03:14 PM

Very cool Drew! Your old boss sounded like a Douche!

pnoon · 01-31-2014, 03:15 PM

Congrats, Drew.
Best of luck with your new business venture.

jhedrick83 · 01-31-2014, 03:21 PM

Congrats! There is nothing more rewarding (IMO) that working for yourself. It has its ups and downs, and its share of uncertainty, but if you can make it work, you'll never look back!

markem · 01-31-2014, 03:18 PM

Congratulations! I hope that everything continues on an upward trend for you. Owning your own business is stressful, but I have to admit that I don't regret any of the nearly 9 years that I've been doing it full time.

Except for my boss. My boss is a jerk.

swingerofbirches · 01-31-2014, 03:19 PM

Congratulations on your success! Long may in continue!

icehog3 · 01-31-2014, 03:19 PM

Very cool, Drew! Best of everything to you in your new venture.

Stevez · 01-31-2014, 03:22 PM

Thanks for sharing that Drew. Great story and congratulations. Wish you all the best.

G G · 01-31-2014, 03:29 PM

Sounds great my friend.

massphatness · 01-31-2014, 03:31 PM

Must be tremendously satisfying - congrats!

E.J. · 01-31-2014, 03:32 PM

GOOD FOR YOU! Congrats and continued success!

Brlesq · 01-31-2014, 03:39 PM

Congratulations and best of luck on your new career!

Bax · 01-31-2014, 03:46 PM

Congrats! I love when bosses take resignations personally

Ogre · 01-31-2014, 03:48 PM

Living the American Dream, congrats.

01-31-2014, 02:57 PM	#1
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	One of the best days of my life. Last year I started my own business as a bit of side work for the evenings and weekends. Nothing crazy, just screen printing and custom design work. Almost a year later we are doing better than we ever expected and I decided yesterday that I would be turning in my two week notice and going to work for myself full-time. This morning I walked into my bosses office along with HR and handed them my letter of resignation. It simply advised of my decision to leave and my last day of employment. The boss gets rude with me and tells me that I won't be working out my two week notice and to go ahead and leave now and they will pay me for my two weeks as well as the rest of my accrued vacation time. Fast forward to four hours later and I had a great conversation with a huge prospective client, and received a commitment from another client to move forward with contractual work until the indefinite future. I could not be happier with my decision. The only down side...I had some dental work done last week and my mouth is still healing so I can't break out a nice cigar and really enjoy the day and all its glory. I know that I will be working harder than ever before since I don't have the security of a guaranteed paycheck anymore, but I hope that I can find some spare time to hang around here a bit more and make it to some local HERFs and events. To anyone who took the time to read this, I really appreciate it. I have so much joy from my commitment to my business and our new baby girl that I feel like the richest man in the world right now. Everyone, have a great weekend. I know I will. Drew __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

01-31-2014, 02:59 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Good for you Drew. Living the life brother. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-31-2014, 03:00 PM	#3
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congrats Drew and good luck with the business

01-31-2014, 03:01 PM	#4
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Very cool! Congratulations! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

01-31-2014, 03:05 PM	#5
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congratulations, Drew! Extremely happy to hear about your success story. Keep up the great work! __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

01-31-2014, 03:06 PM	#6
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,386 Trading: (50)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congrats Brother __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

01-31-2014, 03:13 PM	#7
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congrats, Drew and wishing you nothing but success. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

01-31-2014, 03:14 PM	#8
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Very cool Drew! Your old boss sounded like a Douche! __________________

01-31-2014, 03:15 PM	#9
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congrats, Drew. Best of luck with your new business venture. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

01-31-2014, 03:21 PM	#10
jhedrick83 GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jesse Location: Knoxville Posts: 402 Trading: (0)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congrats! There is nothing more rewarding (IMO) that working for yourself. It has its ups and downs, and its share of uncertainty, but if you can make it work, you'll never look back!

01-31-2014, 03:18 PM	#11
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,623 Trading: (47)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congratulations! I hope that everything continues on an upward trend for you. Owning your own business is stressful, but I have to admit that I don't regret any of the nearly 9 years that I've been doing it full time. Except for my boss. My boss is a jerk. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

01-31-2014, 03:19 PM	#12
swingerofbirches Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Charlie Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 714 Trading: (0)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congratulations on your success! Long may in continue!

01-31-2014, 03:19 PM	#13
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,310 Trading: (60)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Very cool, Drew! Best of everything to you in your new venture. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-31-2014, 03:22 PM	#14
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Thanks for sharing that Drew. Great story and congratulations. Wish you all the best.

01-31-2014, 03:29 PM	#15
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,726 Trading: (10)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Sounds great my friend.

01-31-2014, 03:31 PM	#16
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Must be tremendously satisfying - congrats! __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

01-31-2014, 03:32 PM	#17
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: One of the best days of my life. GOOD FOR YOU! Congrats and continued success!

01-31-2014, 03:39 PM	#18
Brlesq Carpe cigar! Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Bruce Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,024 Trading: (17)	Re: One of the best days of my life. Congratulations and best of luck on your new career! __________________ Hey! How come "Habana" is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

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