Advice on giving notice
Hi everyone! After 9+ years, I have gotten a new job offer that I’m accepting and will be moving out of being an EA! I have really l loved being a part of this subreddit for advice, horror stories, and everything in between. It’s finally my turn to ask for some advice :) I’ve been in a pretty toxic job for a long time, and I know when I give my notice the reaction is going to be intense and extreme. It’s going to come as a huge surprise to my boss (who owns the company). I’ve watched a lot of people leave the company over the years, and there is almost always a revisionist history and the person leaving becomes the villain. (I know, this is clearly a sign I am making the right choice and should have left a long time ago). I guess I’m looking for any advice or words of encouragement before I have the conversation. From past experiences, I know they will tell me I “can’t” give them “only” 2 weeks, they’re shocked I didn’t tell them I was looking, after everything they’ve done for me, etc etc.
A lot of my friends/family’s advice is along the lines of “who cares? They’re a bad person and you’re lucky to be leaving.” Which I agree with, but it’s easier said than done. I handle a lot of personal things for my boss so even though she’s difficult and honestly cruel, I do see the human side of her too and I can’t help but feel really nervous. It doesn’t help that I am a more reserved person, and my boss is very domineering and narcissistic. She’s very much a “don’t take no for an answer” type of person. I’m mainly worried I’ll somehow get bullied into giving them more time or even worse, that I’ll cry lol.
This all feels silly writing it out - I know it’s just a job but if you’ve ever been in this type of situation I hope you understand how I’m feeling!!