I already told my boss that we were considering homeschooling, but today I will put in my resignation notice officially. It will be a very sad day for me. I’ve worked in a small law firm for 8 years and my boss has been more than “just a boss” to me. After Hurricane Wilma hit us in 2005, my boss put us up in his home since we had no electricity or running water. He has always treated me very well and has been quite generous with me. I didn’t always like my work, but I always liked working for my boss. I know he will need to hire someone to replace me, so, should I regret my decision, I will not be able to get my job back. I wasn’t just a paralegal; I also managed the office, so he depended a lot upon me. Even though I want to homeschool, a part of me doesn’t want to stop working for him. I know I must speak with him today and I’m very nervous. Praying all goes well…
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August 16, 2010 at 10:57 am
Margaret
You have my prayers.
I understand how you feel. My boss is retiring on 1st Sept and I’ve made the decision to leave because I don’t want to work for anyone else here. It’s very daunting but I am sure you won’t regret being with your children.
August 16, 2010 at 5:42 pm
gretchenjoanna
You are showing real courage in doing the little things that add up to a huge thing. You have my prayers.
August 16, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Elizabeth
Lord have mercy. This is hard and what a blessing of a boss you have! My love hugs and a prayer for you this day…
August 17, 2010 at 8:45 am
Jen Juliana
Thank you, all, for your prayers. It did go well. He and I talked about the possibility of me doing a little work from home. It wouldn’t be a lot, but it would be some extra income.
I have been praying the Akathist to our Most Holy Lady Theotokos…thank God she intercedes for us!
August 17, 2010 at 8:58 am
Jen Juliana
Margaret, I will be praying for your situation, as well!
August 18, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Matterhorn
You and your family are in my prayers! God bless.
August 19, 2010 at 8:47 am
Jen Juliana
Thank you, Matterhorn!
August 27, 2010 at 10:05 pm
debd
How did it go? It must be very hard to leave someone you’ve created such a close relationship with.
August 28, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Jen Juliana
Hi Deb. It went well, thanks. I know that he does not understand my decision to homeschool, but he knows that I’m doing it with good intention. He is against homeschooling generally and he is an agnostic, so the news that I am starting an Orthodox Christian Homeschooling Co-op was a hard sell.
He and I talked about me continuing to work part-time. We are going to try it, but I don’t know if it will end up working out.