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Turn the situation around and analyze it.The school gives you 2 weeks notice that you're being terminated. You ask, "Hey, is it okay if I continue to come back and use the facilities for a while? I can...
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Cut the ties as quick as possible, It will be a distraction and you will not be able to concentrate on the new job and both will suffer. If you help, it has been said before and again -- Market Rates...
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I would approach this with a very detailed service agreement, since that looks to be basically what's going on here. Detail specifically what is and is not billable the best to your ability. Most...
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Depends on what it is, I suppose. If they are just going to ask you quick, 1 minute questions (Where is the install disk for the printer), then no need to bill. It does sound like you want this to be...
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If you'll do it temporarily you will never leave that place. Don't look back even if your kids are on that school. They will do just fine.
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NeilHerbertUK wrote:Hmm, you do need to be extremely careful with this. I was pestered day and night for 6 months after I left my last job. I was being asked ssoo much I might as well have still been...
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Read this write-up on Forbes. They do a great job of detailing what you should do.You should've submitted your resignation in writing with your final...
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It depends. If you left because the person you were working for was an ass, they are ON THEIR OWN once you're out the door.If you do decide to contract for a former employer, have a set of terms and...
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I agree with those that have stated to get an agreement in writing,Set an appropriate rate 2-3x current hourly. Set your hours of availability, and a cutoff date for support. That's just good business,...
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If you're up for the "part time job", or are looking forward to the money, I say contract it out like others have said. If you are doing this out of good will, and are not that interested in...
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This is something I've been looking into as well.Since I too am a one man IT department, I know I will have to write a handover document, containing passwords, procedures and any other relevant...
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Always have a written document as a proof of evidence as it will help you from avoiding all the unnecessary conflicts that can arise later and it will also help in maintaining an amicable environment...
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Consultation can be a great side job and provide a bit of extra money. Just have them understand you will have to do this on your own time and they must adjust to your schedule. Just make sure you...
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There's something to be said about looking towards the future and remembering how you got there. The old saying goes NEVER burn bridges, you may need that sparkling reference some day. I've always left...
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I will echo what others have said about getting everything in writing but will add that you should REALLY have a minimum charge for a phone call (subject to your feeling it applies).That way if you DO...
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Every time this has come up they pay me a retainer fee equal to one months salary, I am available for 40 hours, if my documentation is spot on, I just made an extra 7k, if not, then I work to earn...
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How you leave determines how you enter - You leave with your old job with baggage your enter your new job with baggage. I would tell your new employer that you need an extra week to "train-up" the new...
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Document as much as you can, the rest is personal choice and circumstances. The new person shouldn't take things at face value and only use your documentation as a guide. If no one is knocking at their...
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Oh my!! Thank you for the insight and all the replies! I have been on vacation, and started my new job yesterday. I decided that moving forward, I would not be doing any work for my previous emplloyer...
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