The job I want is putting together an offer letter for me, but my start date isn’t until late September at the earliest. How do I get through the next month of hell on my current project?

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Stop giving a crap. Just do it half heartedly and focus on learning new skills. Never never lose your temper ☺️

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Here’s how you do it: every morning, unfold the offer letter, read it slowly, then fold it back up and put it back in your wallet

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Update your linkedin profile early

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That start date is perfect. You will ensure the bonus is in your bank, and then you can give your 2 week notice .

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Relatable except I’m still applying/interviewing. My project is giving me anxiety

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Taking time off takes off from PTO accrual, right? Don’t you get paid for the balance PTOs?

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This is my life too. I just spend more time on fishbowl to take my mind off work :)

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Go on vacation

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Yes it burns your payout but my sanity is worth it. Less chance of doing something that would damage my reputation 🤷‍♀️

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Ha ha that makes sense, B1. Whatever needs to keep you sane. BTW - you are normally not supposed to take time off during notice period, right?

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You guys are the best. Thanks 🐠 friends!!
Thanks especially to @D1. I need to print that out stat.

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Fake your own death 😂 JK, but could be fun 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Quit and take month off. Duh

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Omg I am out at the end of this month and just trying to not irritate people too much and be half-hearted. Taking time off too.

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My SA basically said it’s ok. I knew I will be putting in notice so did some advance prep on transition stuff and that opened up some time for me.

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Tell your ppmd so they can back fill your role...

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DGAF, try it’s easier than you think

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Looks like i'm in the minority, but I'd give your PPMD plenty of notice. It will generate goodwill that may come useful in the future. At my last role I gave my team over a month and it was definitely appreciated. Of course they could just get rid of you that day... 😁

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Focus on next phase and ask to leave the firm early. You will be paid out for any PTO you haven’t taken to use it as you wish

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